Worried About The Cubs' Offense? Bats Come Alive In 11-6 Win Over Astros
by Al on Apr 9, 2009 7:30 AM CDT
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Just when we were starting to worry about the Cub offense getting untracked against mostly mediocre Houston pitching, the first seven batters reached base and by the time those Houston pitchers got six outs, the game was basically over. The Cubs scored eight runs in the first two innings en route to an easy 11-6 win over the Astros, winning the series and starting out the road swing well.
You can sum up the Astros' pitching woes in two words: Russ Ortiz.
When Ortiz was announced, I thought, "Russ Ortiz?!?!" The guy the Diamondbacks let go three years ago, eating almost $20 million in salary, because he was so horrific? This is their long reliever? What does that say about the rest of the Houston staff? Ortiz' first pitch, to Mike Fontenot, was smashed for a three-run homer; of course, only Fontenot's run was charged to him, the rest, and seven in all, to the record of Brian Moehler -- the Astros' #3 starter. Ortiz wound up allowing two more runs on four hits and four walks altogether, at which time the Cub offense decided to take the rest of the night off against four other Houston relievers.
As is sometimes the case in games like this, where you take a huge early lead, Cub pitching got a little sloppy. Ted Lilly will probably tell you that it wasn't his best outing, after he allowed four homers, including a two-run shot to Ivan Rodriguez that briefly put the Astros sort-of close at 8-4. David Patton also allowed a homer, to Hunter Pence, the first major league batter he faced, but then retired the next six in order; it was a good day for him to make his major league debut. Carlos Marmol and Angel Guzman threw scoreless innings to finish up. All told, seven homers left the yard at the Juice Box last night, probably helped some by the 14 MPH wind blowing out (you could see the players' uniforms blowing around).
Perhaps the best news of the day was Kosuke Fukudome's fine day at the plate -- he had four hits (two singles, a double and a homer), only the second four-hit game of his major league career (here's the other one, from May 1, 2008), drew a walk and scored four runs. He looked comfortable at the plate and this game has to give him a huge boost in confidence. I'm very happy to see this happen so early in the year, and more importantly, the Cubs need him to be productive. If he hits like this and Reed Johnson does what we already know he can do vs. LHP, the Cubs will have one of the best CF arrangements in baseball.
Fontenot and Aramis Ramirez (surely, you can come up with a caption for the photo above) both had four RBI and Ramirez joined Dome in the four-hit parade. Sixteen hits and six walks produced the 11 runs, and better yet, Cubs pitchers issued NO walks. It's a little too early to start a "walk watch" as I had last year, but the Cubs have drawn 11 walks in the three games so far (3.67 per game, or a pace of 594 for the season); the patience they showed at the plate a year ago appears to be continuing.
And stop worrying about Geovany Soto -- he'll be examined by the team orthopedist today in Chicago, but he says he's fine:
"According to [athletic trainer Mark] O'Neal, it's not serious, and [Soto] should be OK in a few days," Cubs manager Lou Piniella said Wednesday. "We'll hold him out tonight, and we'll hold him out tomorrow. We'll see how he is on Friday. After today, he'll be day-to-day."
Soto said he had a similar problem a few years ago in the Minor Leagues. At that time, he woke up one morning and couldn't lift his arm. Four days later, he was back behind the plate and the discomfort went away. He said the problem now is not "close" to that.
Off to Milwaukee, then, for the first showdown with our rivals up I-94 (it's their home opener on Friday; Rich Harden will face Braden Looper), and remember how we seemed to play the Pirates every week last spring? This year, it's Houston's turn to play "weekly opponent"; the Cubs will see them eight more times before June 11. The way the ballclub hit today, that's definitely a good thing.
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Great game...especially for Dome.....
"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 9, 2009 7:42 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
maybe the
‘dfa him’ talk will subside….
at least until friday/
by tim815 on Apr 9, 2009 7:57 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh God, I didn't know it had already started!
"Pounding sand since 1982...."
by cubswynn on Apr 9, 2009 8:06 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
If he can hit at half this rate...
…then Reed/Dome could be as good as Reed/Jed was last year.
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by D98 on Apr 9, 2009 9:59 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I haven't seen any discussion(s) of anyone wanting to DFA Dome.
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Apr 9, 2009 10:26 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
well
There’s been a lot of “Dome is going to be out of a job” talk on the “How long should Cubs give Fukudome in the 2 hole” chat.
"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 9, 2009 10:31 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
There certainly has drew, and the majority of it is unfounded...
I just haven’t heard anyone mention DFA’g him. It simply is not an option.
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Apr 9, 2009 10:33 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Chat?
There’s a whole bloody thread!
make*art
by neverAcquiesce on Apr 9, 2009 11:33 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
agree............
but it was only ONE game
If you had to choose just one characteristic that would get you through life, choose a sense of humor.
by Clutche on Apr 9, 2009 8:39 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
And to be fair
Moehler and Ortiz kinda helped his cause. I’ll feel alot better about this apparant rebound for Dome when he hits against front of the rotation pitching not named Ortiz or Moehler.
"Ask Dad. He'll know. And on the off chance he doesn't, he'll make something up"
by StevenABQ on Apr 9, 2009 9:21 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
so now
he can only hit against bad pitchers? Ortiz struck out a lot of Cubs. Pete’s sake.
"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 9, 2009 9:57 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Also, I think that's a pretty common problem.
The Cubs have plenty of guys who disproportionately destroy bad pitching, and we don’t blast them. If Dome does nothing but rack up hits here and there against middle relief pitching, he’ll be earning his spot in the lineup.
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by D98 on Apr 9, 2009 10:01 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
C'mon
I don’t mean it in an insulting way. I’m not trying be a jerk about it, I’m just saying I want to see him blast against the 3-5 guys and also get some quality ABs against the 1 & 2 guys. Sheesh, don’t jump down my throat just because I’m not glad handing the guy. I AM NOT THE ENEMY.
"Ask Dad. He'll know. And on the off chance he doesn't, he'll make something up"
by StevenABQ on Apr 9, 2009 10:05 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm just saying
he’s doing what he needs to do — face MLB pitching and getting hits. He didn’t get any lucky bloopers last night — he hit with authority. Ortiz was eating Lee and Sori for lunch.
"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 9, 2009 10:07 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Alright
Drew I’ll try not to be pokin’ sticks at yer youngins’ anymore. Don’t wanna get momma all riled up!
But seriously, thats fair, I wasn’t jumping on the train to negative-town, just mentioning a cautious optimism that is playing in the back of my head. I want him to suceed just as much as anyone else. And I might add I hope he makes me feel like a fool for ever having a doubt.
"Ask Dad. He'll know. And on the off chance he doesn't, he'll make something up"
by StevenABQ on Apr 9, 2009 10:24 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
well, that's fine. :D
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on Apr 9, 2009 10:26 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Of course his numbers will be down against front of the line pitching.
Whose wouldn’t? As long as he is hitting MLB pitching, I am happy.
"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 9, 2009 10:01 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
True enuff
I don’t mind his numbers being “down” but I’d like to see him consistently get “some” hits when he faces tougher opponents.
"Ask Dad. He'll know. And on the off chance he doesn't, he'll make something up"
by StevenABQ on Apr 9, 2009 10:06 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yep
and Micah had 1 successful PH appearance. Progress is progress.
The shortest distance between two points is under construction.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 9, 2009 2:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Great series to start the year.
If Guzman and Dome keep this up, this team could outpace last years.
"Pounding sand since 1982...."
by cubswynn on Apr 9, 2009 7:46 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
My entries in the “make up your own caption” contest:
“Here’s the Cub you ordered, ma’am; where do you want him?”
“Is it wrong?”
</Kevin Matthews>
by jdb-44 on Apr 9, 2009 7:47 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Pudge...How's my bleep Taste!
Just because I don't care doesn't mean I don't understand. - Homer J Simpson
by MikeOxbyg on Apr 9, 2009 10:52 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dome-nation!
Great way to start the season!
Steal a little and they throw you in jail, Steal a lot and they make you king -- Bob Dylan
by Emelie on Apr 9, 2009 7:47 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
+1
Let’s see how many “small sample size” come from the Dome haters now when they were using just that to justify how bad he was two days ago.
"Manny Trillo is coming in to pinch run. You know, for a lot of teams, you would pinch run for Manny Trillo." - Harry Caray
by Archie on Apr 9, 2009 7:49 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Great game
Ted Lilly may give up 50 bajillion home runs, but regardless he has been a very good pitcher for the Cubs. Gritty performance on his behalf last night.
David Patton? It’s only a matter of time before the organization realizes the mutual best interest of putting Patton in the minors. Trade Colorado a mid-level prospect and be done with it if you really think Patton has the potential to be a good relief pitcher someday.
Kosuke? Time for me to get off his back for the time being. He laced the ball on two ocassions, which is good to see. But I won’t get carried away into thinking the Astros have good pitching. Fact is their staff if horrendous once you get past Oswalt and Valverde.
Milton? Count me as a big and growing fan. He hasn’t gotten a hit yet, but it’s only a matter of time. He is a force. And I can already see the intensity he brings to things. We need a guy like him who gets pissed off with the situation and himself from time to time. Just so long as he keeps his infamous volatility in check.
Fontenot? He can flat out hit.
Theriot? Once again, Theriot is serving as a catalyst to this offense and consistently delivering in whatever role he has in the lineup. Cub fans need to be less cynical of Theriot. The guy plays the game the right way and contributes.
by BLou on Apr 9, 2009 7:49 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Still not sold on keeping David Patton in the bigs, huh?
What will he need to do to convince you it is worth taking a shot on him?
That is, of course, assuming that it is possible to convince you.
"Manny Trillo is coming in to pinch run. You know, for a lot of teams, you would pinch run for Manny Trillo." - Harry Caray
by Archie on Apr 9, 2009 7:50 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i think he can learn quite a bit from a year in the bigs.
it would have to be a really bad prospect for me to want to let him go. as he has success like last night, i’d imagine the asking price will drop.
i’d shuttle them a pitcher, either a middle reliever in daytona or a mop-up guy in iowa.
by tim815 on Apr 9, 2009 8:03 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
AlbyAlby (to help Josh)
or Whitlock from Peoria
or no dice.
and a ss/cf in A ball from pittsburgh and they can keep veal
by tim815 on Apr 9, 2009 8:17 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why would Colorado accept that?
By making a trade we’re acknowledging that we don’t want to keep him on our roster. If we release him, he would be Colorado’s again for free, and better than those relievers you mention.
by madcow256 on Apr 9, 2009 11:22 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
About ten more outings like last night
If you had to choose just one characteristic that would get you through life, choose a sense of humor.
by Clutche on Apr 9, 2009 8:38 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think he could end the year with an E.R.A of .50
With 30 holds and 100 Ks and BLou would still tell us he was wasting a roster spot and a team like the Cubs can’t afford to keep
guys like him on their MLB rosters.
"I daydream just like everybody else, I just do it with my body facing the field, so everybody thinks I'm paying attention."- Greg Maddux
by Doggie Stalker on Apr 9, 2009 9:09 AM CDT up reply actions 8 recs
Agreed and rec'd.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on Apr 9, 2009 9:24 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
quite
BLou would NEVER have rookies play, if he could help it. Of course, all those empty parks would get boring after a while.
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on Apr 9, 2009 9:59 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
BLou = Dbaker?
"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 9, 2009 10:03 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don't insult Dusty that way...
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Apr 9, 2009 10:29 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
My point exactly.
"Manny Trillo is coming in to pinch run. You know, for a lot of teams, you would pinch run for Manny Trillo." - Harry Caray
by Archie on Apr 9, 2009 10:59 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
after all,
he played in A ball last year.
jus’ ribbin’ ya BLou
by tim815 on Apr 9, 2009 12:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Per Clutche's "11 outings make the relief pitcher" assessment system.
You can call me "20K."
by dat cubfan daver on Apr 9, 2009 11:42 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bradley
I’m with you. I love watching his AB’s. He seems to get a good AB every time.
by rlpete on Apr 9, 2009 7:57 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Milton Bradley is a lion toying with his prey right now.
He’s drawin’ walks, scorin’ runs…actin’ all casual. Pretty soon, opposing pitchers are going to be lulled into a sense of security and start going after him – and then the claws will come out.
Stay healthy, Milton. You freakin’ rule.
You can call me "20K."
by dat cubfan daver on Apr 9, 2009 11:45 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Guess you missed those 6 outs he recorded, huh?
David Patton? It’s only a matter of time before the organization realizes the mutual best interest of putting Patton in the minors.
He’s not going to be our best reliever, but he’s going to get into games much like last night (low stress, big lead) and as long as he performs like last night, I’d say he’s a good end of the bullpen guy to have around and worth the risk.
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by carmen_fanzone on Apr 9, 2009 8:22 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
+1
They can always ship him back to Colorado if they get tired of his services. For now, he can hide in the bullpen of a team with a great offense.
by dr stabbingworth on Apr 9, 2009 8:40 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
he won't get that far
washington
san diego
pittsburgh
would get waivers shots at him first
by tim815 on Apr 9, 2009 8:47 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He is rule 5 player drafted from the Rockies
He must be returned if he does not stay on the 25 man roster.
"I daydream just like everybody else, I just do it with my body facing the field, so everybody thinks I'm paying attention."- Greg Maddux
by Doggie Stalker on Apr 9, 2009 8:54 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Right, but he'd have to be waived first.
The Nats might not claim him, but the Padres would. They would then have to keep him under the same Rule 5 conditions that the Cubs do (on the 25-man roster all year or return him).
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on Apr 9, 2009 9:25 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wrong.
If the Cubs do not want to keep him, then he goes through waivers where he can be picked up by any other team. The order is NL worst 2008 record to best, then AL worst to best. If he is claimed by another team, he immediately goes to this team for a$25k fee paid to the Cubs and the rule 5 restrictions still apply to his new team for the remainder of the year. If he CLEARS waivers, he must be offered back to the Rockies for 1/2 the rule 5 draft fee (the fee was $50k, so for $25k the Rockies get him back.) The Rockies could say keep him, but they won’t with this guy. In fact, I doubt that he gets that far. I think it pretty likely that another team would claim him and keep him on their roster.
Why? Because the kid has some talent. Same reason I think that Cubs should just try to keep him.
"Manny Trillo is coming in to pinch run. You know, for a lot of teams, you would pinch run for Manny Trillo." - Harry Caray
by Archie on Apr 9, 2009 11:04 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
this kid
could be very special. He struck out Lance Berkman, for pete’s sake. We should NOT let him go…
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on Apr 9, 2009 11:07 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
All told -
I think the Cubs came out alright on this Rule 5 business. I’d rather be Chicago, using David Patton in the bullpen all year, than Pittsburgh, trying like heck to hide Donnie Veal.
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by D98 on Apr 9, 2009 1:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
well that
but i was more proud of how he seemed to gather himself after the HR to Pence.
The shortest distance between two points is under construction.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 9, 2009 2:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wonder if Lilly is struggling because of the WBC
He didn’t pitch much. When he came back to camp, he was like 3 starts behind everyone else.
by daeviant on Apr 9, 2009 8:48 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Note that Lilly got off to a bad start last year, too
In 2008, Lilly’s first four starts:
4.2 IP, 4 ER
3.2 IP, 5 ER
4.1 IP, 5 ER
6 IP, 5 ER
by John Q Freejazz on Apr 9, 2009 9:58 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
for pete's sake
he struck out BERKMAN. He played VERY well. So did Guzman. Admit you were wrong about Gaudin & Shark, and BE DONE WITH IT.
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on Apr 9, 2009 9:58 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Great showing for all last night!
Question: did the team do away with the red-billed away caps?
You ARE freaking out MAN!
by crw89 on Apr 9, 2009 8:14 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
yup.
"Manny Trillo is coming in to pinch run. You know, for a lot of teams, you would pinch run for Manny Trillo." - Harry Caray
by Archie on Apr 9, 2009 8:17 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
thank goodness
i hate red billed caps. :-)
The shortest distance between two points is under construction.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 9, 2009 2:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Do they now use the blue caps with white "C" for all games?
Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Apr 9, 2009 10:30 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No, red "C"
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Apr 9, 2009 10:31 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
outlined in lush white
and padded with rich corinthian leather.
"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 9, 2009 10:32 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Corrrrrrrdoba!
"I owe [Dunston] a lot. Nobody would know how good I was at digging balls out of the dirt if it wasn't for him..." -Mark Grace
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
by Clutch16 on Apr 9, 2009 11:10 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Deh plane! Deh plane!
You can call me "20K."
by dat cubfan daver on Apr 9, 2009 2:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Okay, Thanks
Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Apr 9, 2009 10:32 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
RE: Dome
Phew I was getting close to the ledge, glad I can finally back away.
(insert sarcasm sign here)
If the world didn't suck we would all fall off.
by carolinacub on Apr 9, 2009 8:18 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
sarcasm being 'getting close to the ledge'
not ‘finally back away’
still plenty’o’dome-jerseys on the ledge
by tim815 on Apr 9, 2009 8:27 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sarcasm being "the whole Dome sucks thing"
I can’t believe how many people have been calling for his head based on 2 games this year. And yes I remember that he had a poor second half last year.
As Al has said time and time again this is a marathon not a sprint. If you look at his contract he still has 3/4 of his commitment to go.
Somehow I have enough faith in our coaching staff and management to think that they are also looking at all his little quirks and how he runs routes to the ball and how he throws etc. etc. etc.
I enjoy watching the Cubs win and dislike when they lose but everyone needs to remember it’s not the end all be all of our existence.
If the world didn't suck we would all fall off.
by carolinacub on Apr 9, 2009 8:51 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No one was calling for his head based on this season.
It was/is pretty much entirely based upon last season.
That being said, he’s not going anywhere – the contract pretty much guarantees that he’s going to be a Cub for a long while. May as well hope for the best.
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by D98 on Apr 9, 2009 10:04 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dome sucks was
mild compared to one guy who said he hates Dome. I find that really sad.
by sue369 on Apr 9, 2009 2:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
and weird.
Steal a little and they throw you in jail, Steal a lot and they make you king -- Bob Dylan
by Emelie on Apr 9, 2009 2:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Anyone know why the game was relegated to CLTV last night?
…was this planned before the season or did something change because it wasnt listed in the guide….took me the whole first inning to find it!
I also thought the Cubs had committed that every game would be in HD all season?
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by JB 23 on Apr 9, 2009 8:21 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Blackhawks hockey !!!
It is a GREAT time to be a fan of Blackhawks hockey right now !!! The future is very bright and the playoffs start next week.
by BLou on Apr 9, 2009 8:26 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I agree, I love it! ... I flipped back and forth between the two last night...
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by JB 23 on Apr 9, 2009 8:31 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
it was in HD
depending on provider you may or may not get it. I’m on DIsh and the game was on an alt-HD channel.
by ballstitch on Apr 9, 2009 8:29 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Comcast......I couldnt find in HD anywhere.
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by JB 23 on Apr 9, 2009 8:32 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Comcast+ HD
is Ch 285 for high-def users.
Suffice to say, I was continually switching between Ch 200 and Ch 285 last night.
Sweet Lou for Mayor in '11.
by blackhawk24 on Apr 9, 2009 8:46 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
thanks, I didnt know that (obviously) and couldnt find that listed anywhere.
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by JB 23 on Apr 9, 2009 9:01 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just a little helpful tip for the future
Just hit “Menu” on your Comcast remote, then select the “Search” icon on the screen, then select “Sports.” The list that comes up will have a bunch of MLB Baseball listings. Scroll down until you see the HD CSN+ listing. That’s how I found it.
"May the sun never set on American baseball." ~Harry Truman
by Goodie1969 on Apr 9, 2009 6:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cubs and Hawks
Ditto on Ch 285 and the constant switching for me. I think the Hawks finished before the Cubs, even with OT. Man, the stalling by the `Stros battery was maddening. Every time a Cubs baserunner, IRod out to the hill to discuss signs.
by thermal54 on Apr 9, 2009 1:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
someone needs to remind him
there’s no clock to run out in baseball.
"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 9, 2009 1:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
my CNS+ game
was in HD. On ATT UVerse.
"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 9, 2009 10:01 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Due to this
the EI freeview only had the Astros broadcast. Which, by the third inning, consisted mainly of analyzing what food the crowd was eating.
make*art
by neverAcquiesce on Apr 9, 2009 11:35 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
We got L&B in Atlanta :)
"I owe [Dunston] a lot. Nobody would know how good I was at digging balls out of the dirt if it wasn't for him..." -Mark Grace
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
by Clutch16 on Apr 9, 2009 11:53 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Got in Cent. Wisconsin as well.
Just because I don't care doesn't mean I don't understand. - Homer J Simpson
by MikeOxbyg on Apr 9, 2009 11:59 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lucky buck.
They weren’t the worst I’ve ever heard. Lightyears ahead of those Cubs/Sox games that WGN gives to Hawk.
make*art
by neverAcquiesce on Apr 9, 2009 11:59 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Russ Ortiz
Al, the Cubs’ long reliever is Luis Vizcaino — who wasn’t even invited to warm up with a 5-run lead.
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Apr 9, 2009 8:26 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, I get the feeling that Sweet Lou and Rothschild are very loathe to turn to Vizcaino
by BLou on Apr 9, 2009 8:27 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not that I blame them
But still, if he’s ever going to pitch, last night was the game. If he’s not – once again, why do the Cubs need 12 pitchers? Hell, I’ll sit there and do nothing for $400k.
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Apr 9, 2009 8:30 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Vizcaino is doing it for 10 times that amount.
by Tate491 on Apr 9, 2009 8:31 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'll be 1/10 as effective, too!
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by Shanghai Badger on Apr 9, 2009 8:32 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Vizcaino is on the staff because he is owed $4 million in 2009
He’s immovable. And Lord knows Jim Hendry has already eaten enough bad contracts.
by BLou on Apr 9, 2009 8:36 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I agree that he's immovable, but -- that's a sunk cost
There’s no financial disadvantage to jettisoning him, other than the league min to pay a rookie replacement.
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by Shanghai Badger on Apr 9, 2009 8:38 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
But who replaces him?
Unless you want to go with one more bench player and one less pitcher, he might as well sit there and wait for his Jon Lieber moment.
by dr stabbingworth on Apr 9, 2009 8:43 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I do want to go with one more bench player
12 pitchers are too many — especially when one never pitches. And, while I"m a Lou fan, he goes thru the bench like a madman.
Jake Fox is my choice for player #25
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by Shanghai Badger on Apr 9, 2009 8:51 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's entirely possible...
… that Vizcaino might throw well enough for a couple months to make him tradeable later in the year (when half of his deal will already have been paid).
Right now, actually, the Cubs’ long reliever is Sean Marshall — who hasn’t pitched, either. Marshall may not get a start till the Cardinal series, so it’d be nice to actually get him in a game.
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by Al on Apr 9, 2009 9:28 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
If he's pitching well, why not keep him?
Unless the Cubs need to move $1-2 million for a mid-season acquisition, you might as well keep him if he’s effective.
by dr stabbingworth on Apr 9, 2009 9:30 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
This seasons Scott Eyre perhaps?
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by JB 23 on Apr 9, 2009 8:32 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not exactly, though
Eyre actually saw game action before he was banished.
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by Shanghai Badger on Apr 9, 2009 8:33 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Banished to Philadelphia.....
\Where he got one of those rings that seems so elusive….
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 9, 2009 11:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I meant banished to obscurity before the trade
But you make a good point.
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by Shanghai Badger on Apr 10, 2009 8:46 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You get it....
:)
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 10, 2009 11:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't think Vizcaino is a long relief guy
Kind of insane he was not used last night for an inning or heck even a batter.
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by Doggie Stalker on Apr 9, 2009 8:56 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm not sure WHAT his role is
Other than:
— Cost savings over Marquis
— Waste of a roster spot
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by Shanghai Badger on Apr 9, 2009 9:01 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Agreed
I would rather we had kept Gaudin under the hopes that he might rebound, and cut Luis since he’s a known quantity and we apparently don’t see any use for him regardless.
by madcow256 on Apr 9, 2009 11:30 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I dont think so
Gaudin couldn’t even get outs. At least Vizcaino got some outs in between pitching BP.
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by nji232 on Apr 9, 2009 11:31 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i'm no viz fan, but...
anyone with a live arm and experience is worth keeping around just in case, unless they have an attitude problem.
if he is throwing strikes (which has admittedly been a problem), he could figure ‘it’ out, if only for a few months. if someone had had a slight nick before opening day, we would still have gaudin for the same reason.
there will be an extra inning game where viz will get a win or play a key role in a win. the difference between ‘bad’ pitcher and ‘okay’ pitcher is very slight. he’ll have an era in the low 5’s prolly, which is worth a spot on a team that mashes like we do.
by tim815 on Apr 9, 2009 12:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
My point is, if he's going to be on the team, let him pitch on occassion.
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by Shanghai Badger on Apr 9, 2009 1:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
that's the sort of thinking
that let Bob Howry pitch… :P
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by drewishdrewid on Apr 9, 2009 1:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, the problem with Howry last season was...
…Lou didn’t just pitch him “on occasion.” He threw him out there repeatedly, endlessly – no matter how many times Bobby got hit hard.
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by dat cubfan daver on Apr 9, 2009 1:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Exactly
There seems to be no middle ground in this regard with Lou. It’s almost — dare I say it — Dustyesquwe.
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by Shanghai Badger on Apr 9, 2009 1:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
he'll pitch vs milwaukee
he’d probably have pitched last night instead of marmol, but for the day off.
by tim815 on Apr 9, 2009 1:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
His role is...
to be whippin boy and scapegoat til he can be shipped to someone like say the Marlins who need a vetran experienced bullpen guy for the stretch run…on the way to one of those elusive rings…cough cough…
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 9, 2009 11:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Actually,
Russ Ortiz is the Astros 5th starter, which may be even worse. Though I think when Backe is back he’ll move – unless Moehler can’t bring his ERA of 37.50 down.
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by Trey2317 on Apr 9, 2009 9:22 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Al, minor correction:
Didn’t Lilly give up 4 home runs for 5 runs?
by cubsonWGN4ever on Apr 9, 2009 8:32 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
You're right. I lost count!
I’ll fix the post.
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by Al on Apr 9, 2009 9:29 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Acutally the first 7 men reached base for the Cubs (not 6)
by gocubsgo22 on Apr 9, 2009 8:41 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Aslo I think Fontenot only had 2 hits (not 4)
by gocubsgo22 on Apr 9, 2009 8:43 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fontenot had 2 hits...
Ramirez had 4.
by srwilly on Apr 9, 2009 10:06 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fontenot had 4 RBI... read the wrong column.
I’ll fix that, too.
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by Al on Apr 9, 2009 10:36 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Astro's
are a better team than I thought and may be more competition than the Cards (who most pick for second). Their pitching is a major downfall but with Lee-Pudge-Berkman-Tejeda- they have a solid nucleus to score runs. Pat said last night their 2nd half record has been better than their first half since 1997 and last years’ 2nd half was best in the majors. I would be very happy to beat them a lot early and get their hole as deep as possible.
I think we will see more hitting nights like last night too. We have the walks and singles to get the bases full for a big hit and a lot of crooked numbers. Left handed bats help (just kidding).
This is only the beginning....Lou Pinella end of '07 season and Chicago Transit Authority (the band when they were really good).
by mrcubsfan on Apr 9, 2009 8:42 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I just don't see it
All the good teams in the league have 3-4 really solid hitters-
Lee, Ramirez, Bradley, Soriano
Lee, Berkman, Tejeda, Pence
Pujols, Ankiel, Ludwig
Braun, Fielder, Hardy
The difference is that the Astros have no payroll flexibility, no farm from which to call up players or trade for other players, and their pitching is awful.
by dr stabbingworth on Apr 9, 2009 8:47 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lee?
D LEE? His bat looked so slow last night it was almost funny. I am very concerned about him being much of a factor. I know it’s early, and I know he had one hit, but he really looked bad last night
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by tommy veryzer on Apr 9, 2009 8:52 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
another bashing bandwagon
Houston put up Moehler in their 3rd slot in the rotation is not a good thing at all. He didn’t eat up any innings. I am unsure as to the rest of their rotation but I fail to see them winning more than 75-77 games.
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by Ivy Walls on Apr 9, 2009 8:57 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's looked a little better than last year
But still, I’d like to see him batting 5th or lower. Aramis batting 5th takes away too may at-bats.
by dr stabbingworth on Apr 9, 2009 9:21 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
quickly becoming my least favorite ABs to watch...
DLee is right back to (seemingly) taking every strike and swinging at every pitcher’s pitch.
I believe my favorite last night was his pop up in the middle of 3 walks.
I love his glove…LOVE IT…but I hate watching a guy who already looks frustrated at the plate after 3 games.
(I’m sure it’s not this bleak, but my frustration colors my perception.)
by JCD on Apr 9, 2009 10:11 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Caption:
“I didn’t know Cesar Izturis moved to catcher.”
by 10 14 23 26 on Apr 9, 2009 8:42 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Kosuke
He seemed a lot more aggressive last night. He was swinging at first pitches. I think Lou told him to swing away. Whatever works, right?
by daeviant on Apr 9, 2009 8:46 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
sorry Lou wouldn't do that
he might say when you see a pitch to drive be it the first pitch or after 6. You are on your own in the batters box except if Lou calls for a flat out take or sacrifice or run and hit.
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by Ivy Walls on Apr 9, 2009 8:55 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Still
That could be part of what he’s been working on with Gerald Perry. Also, I don’t think Lou would tell him what to do, but I’m pretty Lou would give him some advice. Didn’t Lou work with both Kosuke and Felix last year?
by dr stabbingworth on Apr 9, 2009 9:23 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
And
When you’re doing as bad as Kosuke was, and since Lou is Teh Decider, it might be in Kosuke’s best interests to listen to what Lou has to say (if Lou suggested something).
by dr stabbingworth on Apr 9, 2009 9:29 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pitchers...
Would get strike one on him, and then try to get him to flail away at junk. He was jumping all over those first-pitch strikes last night.
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on Apr 9, 2009 8:56 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
he's standing in the box better
he’s ignoring all that low and away crap, he’s not leaning over to go after them, and he’s not leaning back to hack at the up and in stuff either. He had good, tight swings. That home-run was a thing of beauty.
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by drewishdrewid on Apr 9, 2009 10:05 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Especially
the bat flip. His bat flip after home-runs is so graceful
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by gwood on Apr 9, 2009 2:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That was smart baseball by him
Instead of watching the fastball that you can hit go by, attack it and don’t let them throw the breaking balls to you. Above the hits that is what I liked from Fukudome last night.
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by nji232 on Apr 9, 2009 11:08 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dome's success yesterday
was his balance at the plate. Even though it can be seen from the CF camera, watching from the 3B side for a lefty will show a lot.
He was balanced. He kept his weight back even after the front foot was planted. And equally important, he didn’t pull of the ball as he brought the bat through the zone. It was a sight to see; especially watching the replay from the 3B side on that double that one-bounced over the fence.
Sweet Lou for Mayor in '11.
by blackhawk24 on Apr 9, 2009 8:49 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
that mechanical look see also points to his head
did he keep his head steady on the ball, that in part is what balance provides you. It also allows you to come through the ball with power.
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by Ivy Walls on Apr 9, 2009 8:54 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Agreed with this.
If he can do this all year, we might actually see the Dome we thought we were getting from Japan.
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by Al on Apr 9, 2009 9:29 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good point
But its a little easier to maintain balance when the ball looks like a beachball coming at you. Just sayin’ people could be right that he has changed his approach slightly and will be awesome moving forward. But, I think I’d like to see him take some ABs against some quality starters.
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by StevenABQ on Apr 9, 2009 9:34 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Instead of one game of validation how about a series win
Great to see a few immediately offering contrite about the Dome bandwagon rejectors, Dome seems to create bandwagons in both directions. This might be Fukudome’s best offensive day as a Cub…..in that last year 04/07/08 he was 3/5, 04/23/08 he went 3/3, 05/01/08 he went 4/4, 05/03/08 he was 3/5, 05/14/08 he went 3/5 and 08/25/08 he went 3/4 after that he did not have a game with more than 2 hits (23 games).
Two extra base hits with a HR and 8 total bases is pretty good.
Ramirez has started good out of the gate but funny after a sizzling spring training Bradley goes hitless for 3 games.
The important point is that the Cubs took 2 of 3 in Houston, a place this franchise has always had a rough time in. They now go to Milwaukee and if they can start the year 4-2 they will have pushed their division with two road series wins out of the gate. BTW, STL is 1-2.
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by Ivy Walls on Apr 9, 2009 8:52 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Bradley
is just REALLY REALLY PICKY about what he swings at. His OBP is over 300 cause he keeps walking, and he ran the count to 3-2 at least three times last night.
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by drewishdrewid on Apr 9, 2009 10:08 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
and worked counts from behind
love when guys get behind 1-2 and and then work it back to 3-2
makes me feel like they are seeing the ball well
by JCD on Apr 9, 2009 10:13 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Does anybody know how many 3-2 counts he has worked?
Because I think its almost every at bat this season.
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by nji232 on Apr 9, 2009 11:09 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don’t know for sure, but it’s been at least three in every game.
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by drewishdrewid on Apr 9, 2009 11:14 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
In his 8 plate appearances this year...
he’s had a full count in 4 of them.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 9, 2009 11:17 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
surely it's more than that...
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on Apr 9, 2009 11:19 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I looked it up on basebll reference...
and stop calling me Shirley.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 9, 2009 11:22 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
surely
it seems like more than that.
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on Apr 9, 2009 11:24 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Looking over there real quick
They don’t have last night’s game up yet.
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by nji232 on Apr 9, 2009 11:25 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I just realized that.
Lemme recalculate with last nights game included.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 9, 2009 11:25 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I bet some of those 3-1 counts
he’s walked, too. How many walks? What’s his OBP? Does he like unicorns?
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by drewishdrewid on Apr 9, 2009 11:27 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
14 plate appearances 7 full counts.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 9, 2009 11:31 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's pretty good
Nice patience for MB
Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Apr 9, 2009 11:32 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's taken some really close pitches
for ball 4 too. Some of the pitches I can’t believe he let go by in full count situations. He does seem to get the benefit of every doubt. Almost like Bonds did in his heyday where umpires wouldn’t call a strike if Bonds didn’t swing at it, almost like they were deferring to Bonds’ judgment
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by gwood on Apr 9, 2009 2:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey, he's got Bob Watson on his speed dial.
I’m tellin’ ya, it’s a brillant move.
You can call me "20K."
by dat cubfan daver on Apr 9, 2009 2:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nice to see Dome not only get hits, but nice hard convincing hits. That first shot right up the middle was fantastic!
As for Lilly, I wonder if having an 8 run lead…he felt just that throwing strikes would be the best route to go. One never knows. But the Astros can hit the long ball…not much else.
by chiavsfan on Apr 9, 2009 9:01 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Pence's homer
I could only see the little clip they posted on Gameday, but Pence’s homer bounced out of the stands back to Bradley. It looks like he kept it instead of giving it back to the fans. On the one hand, that’s perhaps a bit rude, but I also got a chuckle. Poor fan – no favors from the visitors.
by bungle on Apr 9, 2009 9:02 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Well....
….he did toss a ball in the stands when he made the 3rd out in the 7th or 8th. So maybe he was just teasing them. lol.
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by carmen_fanzone on Apr 9, 2009 9:33 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm sure they were peppering him with pleanty of nice things before that play
I wouldn’t toss them the ball either. I don’t think there’s a team or fans I hate more than Houston.
by dr stabbingworth on Apr 9, 2009 9:33 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Series win
That’s all that matters. Patton’s curveball looked good and Ted ALWAYS gives up runs when the Cubs give him a huge lead. Always.
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by SouthsideCub on Apr 9, 2009 9:04 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Was that the curveball...
He was getting those K’s on or a change-up?
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on Apr 9, 2009 9:37 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes.
Per Gameday, the strikeouts were on curveballs, though they looked more like sliders to me. (They weren’t the “sweeping” variety of curveball, anyway.) Brenly said Patton was throwing a “spiked” curveball, which refers to holding up one of his fingers (the pinky?) while throwing the ball.
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by dat cubfan daver on Apr 9, 2009 11:53 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'll bet its his middle finger
Insulting them while he strikes them out…
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by Archie on Apr 9, 2009 12:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yep, I hear he learned it from Ted Lilly.
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by dat cubfan daver on Apr 9, 2009 12:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Whose brilliant idea was it to have Sunday's game be a NIGHT game
the day before the Cubs home opener? Oh, yeah- ESPN.
Nothing like making sure the guys are bright eyed and bushy tailed Monday morning when they report for the day’s dog and pony show festivities. Given the weather forecast too, what’s the over/under on Cubs runs & hits for the day?
At least it’s a short drive back home from Milwaukee. Still…
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by Zeke on Apr 9, 2009 9:05 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I'd like to blame Selig...........
so I will
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by Clutche on Apr 9, 2009 9:07 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
how are you doing after Monday night?
Green and White alumni came out of the wood work last weekend and they were good as I thought on Saturday but UNC had that Vinnie Johnson microwave button stuck on ON that night.
BTW, actually this might not be too bad. My guess is that today the club actually go to Chicago and get some personals done and have a short late get together in Milw tonight via a bus ride. Then after the game they will all take a bus ride home to the Monday opener. The players will be keyed up for that one. The thing is that Wednesday’s game is the let down game after another off day, where many players will be distracted trying to get settled in Chicago.
If I were a guessing man Lou should play his entire bench on that Wednesday to give them a full compliment and lift and offer the entire starting crew two days after a long road experience so they are ready for upcoming Cards.
Piniella: "This is a tougher job than I thought it would be, I'm going to be honest with you."
by Ivy Walls on Apr 9, 2009 9:14 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Cubs' plane flew directly to Milwaukee last night.
I thought that was strange, but they do have a day game on Friday.
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by Al on Apr 9, 2009 9:30 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
interesting that means Tuesday will be the much awaited personal day
hmm, interesting.
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by Ivy Walls on Apr 9, 2009 10:11 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, at least it was over in a hurry for the Spartans. There was a period of time in the game
that I was kind of hoping for a mercy rule. Classy of coach Williams to have the guys take their foot off the gas in the second half. That was as perfect a first half as any team played against us all year. And one of our worst 20 minutes of basketball. Bad game to do THAT in.
You know it’s bad when the “home” crowd cheers and tries to rally the team after they closed it to “only” 13 points. Ugh.
Like every Cubs fan can understand: “Wait ’til NEXT year!”. We’ll be AWSOME. Well, pretty good I hope.
Go Green! Go White! GO STATE!
King Leonidas: Spartans! What is your profession?
Spartans: HA-OOH! HA-OOH! HA-OOH!
by Zeke on Apr 9, 2009 1:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Of course, that's assuming the two Spartan players WHO BROKE THEIR FEET in the game heal up...
Unreal…
Go Green! Go White! GO STATE!
King Leonidas: Spartans! What is your profession?
Spartans: HA-OOH! HA-OOH! HA-OOH!
by Zeke on Apr 9, 2009 1:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Look at it this way
The Brewers are playing at 7:00 PM tonight in San Francisco. I’d say they have it worse.
And, either team could have scheduled the next home game at night. So, that’s the way it goes.
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by Shanghai Badger on Apr 9, 2009 9:19 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Exactly.
With a 4:00 PT first pitch in San Francisco, Milwaukee will be lucky to be on a plane heading back home by 8:30 PT (10:30 CT), and first pitch tomorrow is 3:00 CT. I think they might be a bit worn out.
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by Trey2317 on Apr 9, 2009 9:26 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Whoops, I was off by 1 hour
But yeah, the point stands.
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Apr 9, 2009 9:27 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think Milwaukee's schedule is worse.
At least the Cubs will be in the same time zone. After 4 days in San Francisco, it’ll feel like a 1:00 p.m. start for the Brewers tomorrow.
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by Trey2317 on Apr 9, 2009 9:30 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Often times the effects hit the second day
and 1 PM isn’t so bad.
Still, I have to wonder why they wouldn’t just play a night game.
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Apr 9, 2009 9:35 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Opening Day tradition in Milwaukee, perhaps?
I have no way of confirming that, but maybe that’s a reason.
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by Trey2317 on Apr 9, 2009 9:39 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Could be.
SF really should have to start that game at 1 local time. I don’t know why the union doesn’t make a stink about things like that.
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by Shanghai Badger on Apr 9, 2009 9:51 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Excellent question.
Maybe because it doesn’t happen often enough for most teams, since most teams’ games are at night.
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by Trey2317 on Apr 9, 2009 10:07 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good Friday Holiday?
It may be because it’s a Holiday on Friday?
Just because I don't care doesn't mean I don't understand. - Homer J Simpson
by MikeOxbyg on Apr 9, 2009 11:01 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
only for some.
"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 9, 2009 11:04 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I have the day of...
I consider that to be a Good Friday! Add in day baseball and that makes it a Great Friday!
Just because I don't care doesn't mean I don't understand. - Homer J Simpson
by MikeOxbyg on Apr 9, 2009 11:29 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, the Catholic observation is generally 12-3, not at night.
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Apr 9, 2009 11:05 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
With a first pitch at 3:05 local
technically, they’re avoiding Good Friday observations, unlike the Tigers.
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
by Trey2317 on Apr 9, 2009 11:07 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I heard it is now changed to 3:25
to give the Catholics more time to get to the game after 3!
by doofus cubs guy on Apr 9, 2009 12:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
well that's nice of the Tigers.
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
by Trey2317 on Apr 9, 2009 12:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
the brewers-cubs start time
was changed – tigers still playing hardball as far as I know
by doofus cubs guy on Apr 9, 2009 6:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Source?
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Apr 9, 2009 7:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
was my sister in elm grove
also saw it today in local (not chicago) paper – no change on brewers and/or journal -sentinel websites though
by doofus cubs guy on Apr 10, 2009 9:08 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Everywhere I look still says 3:05
I wonder if she was thinking EDT for pre-game?
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Apr 10, 2009 10:28 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
She said they were talking about it
on the radio – we talked on Monday night so I’m wondering why it wouldn’t be noted anywhere by now (except for the NW Herald) – I’ll be waiting on that first pitch time!
by doofus cubs guy on Apr 10, 2009 11:05 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I watched a bit of the SF-MIL game last night
They were stil saying 3:05
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Apr 10, 2009 11:16 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
so does brewers
website, tribune, journal-sentinel and everyone else – but I’m going with Sis until that first pitch -
by doofus cubs guy on Apr 10, 2009 11:25 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I grew up catholic so I get the importance of Good Friday
but the NBA plays Christmas 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 9, 2009 4:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I remember reading something how some Tigers fans
are upset at the Tigers for having an afternoon home game on Good Friday, so it isn’t out of the question for Milwaukee to have a later start because of that.
"Your eyes can decieve you. Don't trust them." Obi-Wan Kenobi, the first sabermetrician...
by Curtain Jerker on Apr 9, 2009 11:07 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ok, so why not a night game?
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Apr 9, 2009 11:08 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Got me
"Your eyes can decieve you. Don't trust them." Obi-Wan Kenobi, the first sabermetrician...
by Curtain Jerker on Apr 9, 2009 11:09 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It could get even worse for the Brewers...
it’s already drizzling here in the Bay Area, and we’re supposed to get more rain this afternoon. They’ve already determined (when it looked like the Opener might have rain) that the Brewers would have a tough time getting back here for a make-up, so they’ll likely do anything possible to get this one in today.
Anybody see Gallardo’s homer off Randy Johnson? Crushed it.
by bison on Apr 9, 2009 10:26 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, I saw that.
High-larious. Gallardo looked both thrilled about the home run and terrified that Johnson was going to come shambling off the mound after him.
You can call me "20K."
by dat cubfan daver on Apr 9, 2009 11:54 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ortiz
Brenly said last night that he’s actually their #5 starter but was not needed as a starter the first go-around. The Astros depth chart confirms this.
It was nice to see how the Cubs worked Moeller in the first and second innings. With the wind blowing out in a HR hitting ballpark the Cubs shortened their swings and just got hits. This has been an issue of Cub teams past, flailing away against finesse righty pitchers.
It is a pleasure to see Bradley bat, even if he still has yet to get a hit… his taking so many pitches and making the pitcher work has an impact on the starter and IMO he is having the same impact early this season that Fukudome did last season. Stay healthy, Milton!
by dmlichte on Apr 9, 2009 9:05 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Pitching around Bradley has to suck
You toss a bunch of pitches and battle with Bradley just for the privilege of pitching to Aramis.
by dr stabbingworth on Apr 9, 2009 9:36 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You betcha
Having Bradley before Rami and the R-L-R with Lee-GB-Rami is gonna make Rami put up some huge RBI totals.
Sweet Lou for Mayor in '11.
by blackhawk24 on Apr 9, 2009 9:44 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe Lou was right all along.
And I think Rami is more than happy to take the fifth spot if it means he’s gonna be seeing beachballs.
make*art
by neverAcquiesce on Apr 9, 2009 11:40 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
BTW in that they are skipping Marshall this weekend
wonder if he is on deck if Harden is still laying the ball on the proverbial tee?
IIRC the only other pitcher in the pen not to see the mound was Vizcaino?
Piniella: "This is a tougher job than I thought it would be, I'm going to be honest with you."
by Ivy Walls on Apr 9, 2009 9:06 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
My caption vote:
“Afterwards, Lilly offered Ramirez some pointers on his technique: ‘Drop a shoulder and keep those legs pumping.’”
I left my clever sig line in my other pants.
by znohitter on Apr 9, 2009 9:16 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I like this one!
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on Apr 9, 2009 9:31 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Slight alteration
“Shortly after this picture was taken, Ted Lilly charged from the Cubs dugout and plowed into Rodriguez because Ramirez did it wrong.”
"Respect" ~ Ryne Sanberg
by gwood on Apr 9, 2009 2:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Or
“Lilly ran out to take Rami’s place. No one steals a kill from Lilly”.
The shortest distance between two points is under construction.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 9, 2009 2:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
"'And that's how you take out a catcher,' Lilly muttered as he returned to the dugout."
I left my clever sig line in my other pants.
by znohitter on Apr 9, 2009 2:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
As he walks back to the clubhouse
muttering “when do i get a molina again!”
The shortest distance between two points is under construction.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 9, 2009 2:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Prediction on managers fired:
Cecil Cooper will be fired before June 11th.
The Cubs will finish off the Astros will the pletheria of games early in the season.
Personally, I have been less than impressed with Cooper’s in-game strategy. Along with how he allowed the team to lose focus after the hurricane last year, I think he will be one of the first managers fired.
Drayton McLane (owner) fired a manager in the middle of the season before (2004) and got positive results as the team made the playoffs so I think he would be open to make that type of change again. They have a lot of money invested in the team and I’m guessing they will be desperate to salvage ticket sales early in the season by firing their manager to try to jumpstart the team.
The question is, who would they hire to replace Cooper?
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Apr 9, 2009 9:49 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Craig Biggio?
I think McLane has to realize that Houston is a long shot right now.
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Apr 9, 2009 9:52 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The popular former Astro Jose Cruz is a coach there.
He might work as an interim replacement.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on Apr 9, 2009 9:54 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
When managers are let go this year...
The Cubs need to watch out that Trammell doesn’t get lured away. Most people believe that Lou is now keeping the seat warm for Ryno, which leaves Trammell out in the cold… I’m quite sure Trammell wants to manage again.
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Apr 9, 2009 10:54 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good point
He never really had a chance with that horrific Detroit team from earlier this decade.
"Your eyes can decieve you. Don't trust them." Obi-Wan Kenobi, the first sabermetrician...
by Curtain Jerker on Apr 9, 2009 10:56 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Larry Dierker.
or maybe Scrap Iron himself would return.
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
by Trey2317 on Apr 9, 2009 10:08 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Woudln't that be funny?
Since Cooper replaced scrap iron (who brought around the last mid-season turn-around), it would bring it full circle!
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Apr 9, 2009 10:14 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wouldn't put it past McLane to at least inquire.
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
by Trey2317 on Apr 9, 2009 10:17 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dierker did manage the Astros to four 1st place finishes 1997-2001
"I knew we were in for a long season when we lined up for the national anthem on opening day and one of my players said, 'Every time I hear that song I have a bad game.'" - Jim Leyland
by flachimesa on Apr 9, 2009 10:28 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I know, he's a pretty good manager
I think McLane would look into it.
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
by Trey2317 on Apr 9, 2009 10:30 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I say replace Cecil Cooper with Alice Cooper
by rememberthecoop on Apr 9, 2009 10:14 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
that should put the fear of god
in the Diamondbacks… Alice Cooper likes snakes…
"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 9, 2009 10:34 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
or Cecil Fielder
If you had to choose just one characteristic that would get you through life, choose a sense of humor.
by Clutche on Apr 9, 2009 10:57 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Welcome to their nightmare.
I left my clever sig line in my other pants.
by znohitter on Apr 9, 2009 1:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
One could say the new Yankee stadium is a billion dollar baby.
You can call me "20K."
by dat cubfan daver on Apr 9, 2009 2:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Easy, Action.
I left my clever sig line in my other pants.
by znohitter on Apr 9, 2009 2:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bob Brenly perhaps
If you had to choose just one characteristic that would get you through life, choose a sense of humor.
by Clutche on Apr 9, 2009 10:49 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Seriously?
I think BB would rather enjoy calling Cubs game in the booth then stepping into that pitching-poor nightmare.
You can call me "20K."
by dat cubfan daver on Apr 9, 2009 11:56 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I know that Bob would probably be a good manager
But I don’t see why he would go back at all. He has his WS ring and now he gets to sit in a booth with no pressure and talk for 3 hours a night.
I know people want to compete and all that stuff, but if it was me I would stay in that booth until they threw me out.
www.talkingchicagobaseball.blogspot.com
by nji232 on Apr 9, 2009 11:57 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Depends how Bob wants to be remembered
If he was able to win another World Series or two, he could make a decent case for the Hall of Fame, as a manager, if he rang up some good win totals and managed for a while.
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
by Trey2317 on Apr 9, 2009 12:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Another reason why he wouldn't pick the Astros.
You can call me "20K."
by dat cubfan daver on Apr 9, 2009 12:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yep, I think Bob won't leave unless he feels the team is ready to win.
I could see him going to San Francisco in the offseason if Bochy gets canned.
That team has talent, and Brenly played there, so I think there’s a fit.
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
by Trey2317 on Apr 9, 2009 12:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, yeah. I've heard he's a favorite there.
If they can get some offense for him to work with, he just might do that.
You can call me "20K."
by dat cubfan daver on Apr 9, 2009 12:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You heard it here first.
Brenly to San Francisco in 2010.
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
by Trey2317 on Apr 9, 2009 12:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's been taking interviews, though, right?
His name seems to be connected to quite a few managerial openings- I’d assumed that he’d been taking interviews, but not getting the call.
Regardless, for selfish reasons, I’d like to see the Len and Bob team stick together. They’ve gone from “finding their way” to “among the best in the business” in record time.
MLBMilestone.com - following the numbers to Cooperstown
by D98 on Apr 9, 2009 1:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Quite a few?
The only one I heard about was the Brewers job.
You can call me "20K."
by dat cubfan daver on Apr 9, 2009 1:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Agreed on that Cooper will most likely get canned...McLane's payroll is $100m+
…and he will need a scapegoat for the cast of misfit toys of a team they have assembled for Cooper.
New sig currently under construction
by JB 23 on Apr 9, 2009 10:52 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Even Len Kasper said the injury could linger all season
I agree we shouldn’t panic over Soto’s injury but it’s hard not to, when even Cubs broadcasters start sounding the alarm. On yesterday’s broadcast, Len said this is the kind of injury that coudl bother Geo all year and Bob chimed in by saying that catchers can’t just rest from throwing. Plus, this apparently happened in the spring as well, so it does seem to be a reocurring thing.
by rememberthecoop on Apr 9, 2009 10:13 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
We'll probably see base stealing
attempts increase against the Cubs with this news of Soto’s injury. Hopefully he will be able to discourage that.
"Respect" ~ Ryne Sanberg
by gwood on Apr 9, 2009 2:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Very nice win...I love when it is relatively stress-free
I also love winning the day before an off-day, makes getting through the off-day more bearable.
Few things worse than losing and having a full day to stew about it.
"Your eyes can decieve you. Don't trust them." Obi-Wan Kenobi, the first sabermetrician...
by Curtain Jerker on Apr 9, 2009 10:30 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
As Piniella has said
The way to win at baseball is to win series. We did that here.
Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Apr 9, 2009 10:33 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
OT: Angels Nick Adenhart killed in car accident
Don’t have enough for a fanpost, but here’s the link from Deadspin:
http://deadspin.com/5205302/angels-pitcher-nick-adenhart-killed-in-auto-accident
"Your eyes can decieve you. Don't trust them." Obi-Wan Kenobi, the first sabermetrician...
by Curtain Jerker on Apr 9, 2009 10:42 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Yes, it was a hit-and-run
Three people were killed, including Adenhart.
Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Apr 9, 2009 10:45 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That is so sad.
Adenhart was a talented up and comer in the Angels organization, and only 22? Just a kid. I’m so glad they caught up with the guy who caused the wreck. RIP Nick.
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Apr 9, 2009 10:50 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
This sucks
Really sad when this happens, especially since Adenhart was the victim.
www.talkingchicagobaseball.blogspot.com
by nji232 on Apr 9, 2009 11:21 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow.
That’s awful. My thoughts go out to his family and the Angels organization.
make*art
by neverAcquiesce on Apr 9, 2009 11:46 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hunter Pence
Hello, all Bleed Cubbie Blue people. I am a long time reader, first time poster. I was born in Chicago in 1947 and became a Cub fan in 1953 or 1954 when Ernie came up. I still remember watching him on our old tv with my dad. Ernie was supposedly “good field/no hit” his rookie year. He proved a couple of critics wrong over the years.
I was watching the game the other day and my roommate Katherine came by and saw Hunter Pence hitting. She immediately said “Who does Under Pants play for?” Out of the mouths of babes.
by Allan in LA on Apr 9, 2009 10:44 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Welome Allan...
Here’s to a great Cub season!
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Apr 9, 2009 10:46 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
is she a babe? :D
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on Apr 9, 2009 10:46 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Welcome, Allan
Someday you, too, may hit 2,000 posts :-D
Steal a little and they throw you in jail, Steal a lot and they make you king -- Bob Dylan
by Emelie on Apr 9, 2009 11:06 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
heck
I’ve got less than 900 to go before I hit 2000. Night games are GOOOOD.
"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 9, 2009 11:08 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You both need to add a '0' there . . .
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Apr 9, 2009 11:09 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
whups.
"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 9, 2009 11:14 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was gonna say
I know drew has more posts that me and I have just over 2000
"Respect" ~ Ryne Sanberg
by gwood on Apr 9, 2009 2:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
that makes much more sense
The shortest distance between two points is under construction.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 9, 2009 2:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
details ;-}
Steal a little and they throw you in jail, Steal a lot and they make you king -- Bob Dylan
by Emelie on Apr 9, 2009 2:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I usually get my measurements off
by a factor of ten as well, girls…
"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 9, 2009 2:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
there goes your shot
at having Em hire you to build her a shelf or something…
The shortest distance between two points is under construction.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 9, 2009 2:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
well
I could come to install one shelf, and install ten.
"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 9, 2009 2:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
All your shelves are belong to us.
You have no storage make your pile.
I left my clever sig line in my other pants.
by znohitter on Apr 9, 2009 2:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
or you could put together all my furniture
that the movers dissembled…
Steal a little and they throw you in jail, Steal a lot and they make you king -- Bob Dylan
by Emelie on Apr 9, 2009 2:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
need me to
drive some screws?
"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 9, 2009 3:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Still worked up over that Darth Vader pic, eh?
You can call me "20K."
by dat cubfan daver on Apr 9, 2009 3:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I can't stop looking at it.
the POTENTIAL.
"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 9, 2009 3:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
baby you can drive my car
you don’t know how lucky you are
Steal a little and they throw you in jail, Steal a lot and they make you king -- Bob Dylan
by Emelie on Apr 9, 2009 3:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
did you buy the car?
what did you get?
"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 9, 2009 3:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm test driving this afternoon
almost 100% it’ll be a Subaru Impreza wagon. Not sexy, but safe which is what I’ll need as a new driver (AND ice and snow… yikes).
Steal a little and they throw you in jail, Steal a lot and they make you king -- Bob Dylan
by Emelie on Apr 9, 2009 3:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs