April IS The Cruelest Month: Cubs vs. Marlins, Friday 5/1, 1:20 CT
by Al Yellon on May 1, 2009 11:30 AM CDT
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PrintThe Cubs have had worse Aprils than the one in 2009. Take 1997, for example, when they started 0-14 and were 6-19 at the end of the month on their way to a 94-loss season. Or 1994, when they were 6-15 in April, lost their first 12 home games and their manager, Tom Trebelhorn, held a "fan forum" in front of the firehouse on Waveland. I could cite more examples, but you get the idea.
However, expectations for the Cubs are a little higher this year than they were in 1994 or 1997. Injuries account for part of the 10-11 start, but not all of it -- last night's loss had nothing to do with injuries.
Enough of that, I think. There have been plenty of teams that have started the season one game under .500 after the first month and come back to make the playoffs. Is a team meeting required? Lou decided to make a joke:
"Look, when you're 12th in the league in hitting, 12th in the league in pitching, 10th in the league in defense, until those numbers get better, you can have all the meetings you want," Piniella said, laughing. "We can send them to a spa. We've got to get those numbers better, and we will."
Instead of a "spa", Lou, how about using the guys you have in the right way? Incidentally, in that link, Bruce Miles adds:
Although [Bobby] Scales was sent back to Iowa, Piniella did talk of another possible roster move, but the Cubs said none was forthcoming.
Hmmm. Sounds like Lou and Jim might not be on the same page right now. I repeat what I wrote last night: if Aramis Ramirez isn't going to go on the DL, he has to be available at least to pinch-hit. Otherwise you are playing short-handed, and that might have cost the team last night's game. Onward -- this month has to be better. Right?
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That's the best picture of Graham Taylor I could find. He pitched poorly in his major league debut five days ago against the Phillies. He walked six in less than four innnings; however, in his minor league career, his control was good, with only 60 walks in over 400 innings. The Cubs will need to be patient with him today.
Rich Harden has no decisions and a 1.69 ERA in two career starts vs. the Marlins, both last year, one while he was still with the A's, the other July 26 at Wrigley Field, where he struck out ten in five innings. Jeremy Hermida hit two homers that day, one off Harden and one off Sean Marshall. Harden was long gone by the time the Cubs lost that game in the 12th inning.
Today's game is back on cable, in both Chicago (CSN) and south Florida (FSN). This is the only day game today; for tonight's games see the MLB.com Mediacenter.
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lol
I enjoy the Graham Taylor picture
"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's a strapping young chap
with striking features.
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
Sure hope his arms don't snap in half
However, that smile is pretty infectious.
"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
Of that?
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on May 1, 2009 11:43 AM CDT up reply actions
of this non-existent link
which now appears below:
by Jerry Mumphrey on May 1, 2009 12:17 PM CDT up reply actions
JO NOAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!
At least one Chicago sports team loves me.
Hey Cubs could you start winning again? That would be real nice.
he looked
pretty shellshocked in the presser afterward. “I kept expecting to get fouled, and it kept not happening, so I kept running…”
"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 May 1, 2009 11:50 AM CDT up reply actions
he is just too awesome
You can’t teach that heart and hustle.
Hey Cubs could you start winning again? That would be real nice.
I go back and forth about Jo Noah
But in college and pro ball you cant deny that he brings his A game to the playoffs
"There are no curses here...Games are won and lost on the baseball field" - Lou Piniella
I'm gettin' to like that guy Noah
"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.
Personality wise (and skill level wise)
he reminds me of Denise Rodman. A guy you absolutely hate if he is on the other team, but you can’t help but like him when he is on your team because of the energy and effort he brings.
"Respect" ~ Ryne Sandberg
I'll just leave this for all to enjoy
Hey Cubs could you start winning again? That would be real nice.
This has to be a record
for most comments by one poster to start a thread.
"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
You're up to 373.
I can’t even see you in my rearview mirror yet.
I've committed to tweeting about the Cubs for the rest of the season. (Does that sound as ridiculous as I think it does?) Anyway, if you're on Twitter, you can follow me here.
11,000 is on the horizon
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on May 1, 2009 12:36 PM CDT up reply actions
Time to ramp it up
This is only the beginning....Lou Pinella end of '07 season and Chicago Transit Authority (the band when they were really good).
Rich Harden's stats under his picture seem a bit off.
Are they Taylor’s stats? It would be great to get a quick and efficient game in from Rich, give the team the rest of the day off, and a good rest before tomorrow’s nooner game time.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
I am looking forward to an error free ballgame by the cubs with the offense coming around
I would hate to see another Rich Harden start wasted by an anorexic offense
those are his stats
Vs. Florida, not his stats to date for the season.
"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 May 1, 2009 11:51 AM CDT up reply actions
That's what I thought, too.
But if Taylor made his MLB debut 5 days ago, why would he have stats against the Cubs?
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
well
that’s interesting.
"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 May 1, 2009 11:54 AM CDT up reply actions
That's what I thought, too.
But if Taylor made his MLB debut 5 days ago, why would he have stats against the Cubs?
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Here's a pic of Taylor and an unusual pre-game ritual....
Graham Taylor, the Hoppers’ ace before he was recently promoted to Jupiter, said there wasn’t anything unusual about the way he treated his arm. Well, except for one inexplicable habit.
"I shave both arms the day I pitch," he said. "Some high school buddies did it and I tried it and kind of liked it and kept going."
Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team
It directly affects the arm's aerodynamics
as well as his reputation…
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
the later more than the former
"There are no curses here...Games are won and lost on the baseball field" - Lou Piniella
yeah, doesnt wearing sleeves kinda cancel out any advantages of shaving the arms
if there was any :-)
Funny the way it is, how a kid walks ten miles to school while another is dropping out
Thank god April is over
im ready to start winning again, hopefully something clicks today
Funny the way it is, how a kid walks ten miles to school while another is dropping out
Okay, Taylor has walked 6, in 3.2 innings
I certainly hope patience is being preached in the clubhouse right now
"Oh Crap"
-Famous Last Words by General George Custer
Graham Taylor
was the guy the Cubs were rumored to be getting for Jacque Jones two years ago when Jones had been traded to the Marlins for a couple of hours.
You can relive the whole mess here.
I have to admit
I’m a little worried. Harden doesn’t get past six innings usually. Marmol can’t be used. Heilman can’t be used. Guzman probably can’t be used. Gregg probably can only go one inning. So our pen consists of the Shark and the General. That’s only six, who am I missing?
Hope it’s enough.
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
oh, right.
I blocked him out.
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on May 1, 2009 11:54 AM CDT up reply actions
Its a normal reaction
I still dont understand why he got chance after chance, and then they send vizcaino down.
"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living."
Lou wants
his LOOGY. Viz simply didn’t qualify.
Now, that having been said, I think the Viz trade was a terrible one, and Lou and Jim never planned on keeping him.
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on May 1, 2009 11:58 AM CDT up reply actions
My problem
is that Cotts isn’t a LOOGY. Viz probably could have been as effective against lefties as Cotts
"Respect" ~ Ryne Sandberg
I love baseball-reference
career versus lefthanded batters
Cotts (473 PA) .252/.335/.444/.780
Viz (967 PA) .248/.329/.438/.767
"Respect" ~ Ryne Sandberg
This is exaclty what makes no sense...
Cotts couldn’t get out lefties, so why is he allowed to stick around when Viz was getting outs. I really dont understand the obsession with LOOGY
"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living."
I agree
it makes no sense.
"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 May 1, 2009 12:13 PM CDT up reply actions
I understand the LOOGY obsession
I don’t get the obsession with Cotts, who is not a LOOGY. LOOGYs can be crucial, but only if they are, in fact, a LOOGY.
"Respect" ~ Ryne Sandberg
But it still comes back to the obsession
The only reason I can see for Cotts still hanging around is that Lou still thinks he can turn it around and be that LOOGY. But he has pitchers who were proving they can get lefties out just as well. If there was so much hype about LOOGY Cotts would have already been sent down for poor performance.
"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living."
Look at Cotts' strikeout numbers and LOB% from last season.
I've committed to tweeting about the Cubs for the rest of the season. (Does that sound as ridiculous as I think it does?) Anyway, if you're on Twitter, you can follow me here.
Where is Vizcaino now?
Cubs farm? Another team? At home somewhere?
by Jerry Mumphrey on May 1, 2009 12:20 PM CDT up reply actions
waiting
I think.
"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 May 1, 2009 12:22 PM CDT up reply actions
That is answer to a question that begins with "What"
Anyone know where?
by Jerry Mumphrey on May 1, 2009 12:27 PM CDT up reply actions
Cubs April 24: Recalled right-handed pitcher Jeff Samardzija from Triple-A Iowa; Designated right-handed pitcher Luis Vizcaino for assignment.
"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living."
Did the Cubs play baseball last night?
At some point I remember seeing some players in Wrigley Field, but when I changed the channel and saw Miller and Rose and Noah play their hearts out, I kinda concentrated on the action at the UC.
"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.
sure they did.
It was even good baseball till the 8th.
"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 May 1, 2009 11:59 AM CDT up reply actions
Yep.
I missed the last few innings, I was flying to San Francisco yesterday.
Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0
by Vermont Cubs Fan on May 1, 2009 12:20 PM CDT up reply actions
Prediction
Cubs win big today…typical of them…feast or famine.
9-2. Final.
I have nothing funny or creative to write.
by Canadian Cubs Fan on May 1, 2009 11:56 AM CDT reply actions
Let's play the "brighter side of things" game.
I’ll start…
Hey at least this will be Rich Harden’s 5th start of the year. 25 more to go!
"Pounding sand since 1982...."
Here's a good one
Even though the Cubs are probably playing at their worst level since 2006, we’re still just a shade under .500.
"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 May 1, 2009 12:00 PM CDT up reply actions
We've already played in Arizona
and will have 4 Marlins games finished after this weekend. Plus we haven’t played the Pirates yet and only 3 against the Astros.
Hey Cubs could you start winning again? That would be real nice.
And the division leader has played
Pittsburgh (4), Houston (3) and Washington (will be 4 at the end of the day Sunday), so they may be enjoying the fruits of that start.
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
I agree.
Our schedule to this point this year has been quite difficult, and the division leader has had a very easy schedule. We’ll see how well they do when they start playing better teams.
Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0
by Vermont Cubs Fan on May 1, 2009 12:23 PM CDT up reply actions
Whoops... reply button error...
Cards play teams over .500 in 5 of their next 6 series…
"Political correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical minority, and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end"
by AndrewJStone on May 1, 2009 12:24 PM CDT up reply actions
A 4 or 5 game win streak will make all this worry wort whining go away
"There are no curses here...Games are won and lost on the baseball field" - Lou Piniella
as long as we dont lose three in a row after that
Funny the way it is, how a kid walks ten miles to school while another is dropping out
You are doing it wrong.
"Political correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical minority, and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end"
by AndrewJStone on May 1, 2009 12:20 PM CDT up reply actions
oh yeah, sorry my bad
im generally an optimist around here
Funny the way it is, how a kid walks ten miles to school while another is dropping out
Cards play teams over .500 in 5 of their next 6 series...
"Political correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical minority, and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end"
by AndrewJStone on May 1, 2009 12:23 PM CDT up reply actions
list of teams?
Funny the way it is, how a kid walks ten miles to school while another is dropping out
Not sure what i'd rather see
Rami back in for tonight, or Hanley still out of theirs. I’d say it’s definitely getting Aramis back tho
If it weren't for the gutter, my mind would be homeless.
we need his bat
plus, I have a mancrush, so… you know…
Please, a win!
"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 May 1, 2009 12:04 PM CDT up reply actions
The Cubs have only won 10 games in April
and an unlikely team is playing red hot right now. Hmm…. where have I seen this before? Oh right in 2007!
http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/schedule/index.jsp?c_id=chc&m=4&y=2007
It took sometime but the Brewers fell back down to earth and Lou figured our how to use the players he had on the roster eventually.
Right now the Cards have players putting up higher than career numbers including Barden, Duncan, and Molina, hell even LaRue has mashed in his limited at-bats.
On the pitching end, Lohse has a 1.97 ERA, Franklin hasn’t given up a run in 10 IPs, and with the way the schedule is lined up, the Cards haven’t had to use a 5th starter just yet.
Everyone else in the Central is playing .500 ball. If we can’t get healthy and Lou can’t find his groove when we get to June, then I will start to worry. Oh and if the Cards are up 10-15 games and the Wild Card is out of sight, I’ll do the same. Even then, the 2006 Cards showed that if you can stumble into the playoffs, you can win the World Series.
lots of baseball
left in the season.
"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 May 1, 2009 12:05 PM CDT up reply actions
They have used a 5th Starter
at least three Times. PJ Walters for one and Mitchell Boggs for 2 starts. Their rotation consists of Wainwright, Lohse, Wellemeyer, Joel Pinerio and Boggs currently.
"When two Whales Fight, many Shrimp Die" - Korean Proverb
by TheRiot Police on May 1, 2009 12:19 PM CDT up reply actions
My apologies
I mean they’ll have to start using a 5th starter on a regular basis. The off days and Carpenter have allowed them to limit 3 starts from Boggs/Walters. If you look at Boggs/Walters minor league stats and scouting reports, there’s reason to be concerned if you are a Cards fan.
by IllinoisCubs on May 1, 2009 12:26 PM CDT up reply actions
Looks like rain
It’s raining a bit in River North right now.
Radar here.
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
Can this frigging team just get back on the right track
the starting rotation has sucked
the offense has been plagued with injuries
the bullpen blows
the bench has no depth
Soriano and Fukudome are the only two bright lights so far..Can Harden just put this team on Track today!!!!
Movement to make Jeff Samardzija our closer!
You'll rarly ever hear me say this, but...
I’m ready for the sucking to stop now.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on May 1, 2009 12:13 PM CDT up reply actions
Really?
Color me intrigued . . .
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on May 1, 2009 12:19 PM CDT up reply actions
if you're getting that response.
and happy birthday
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on May 1, 2009 12:20 PM CDT up reply actions
Im guessing most guys only dream of that being what could say :)
"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 May 1, 2009 12:59 PM CDT up reply actions
Marshall actually pitched really well last night
"There are no curses here...Games are won and lost on the baseball field" - Lou Piniella
So far, Sean Marshall and the entire starting pitching rotation has done everything asked of them for this team...
I just wish I could say the same thing about most of our position players.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on May 1, 2009 12:18 PM CDT up reply actions
Clearly
Marshall found out I had benched him in my fantasy league. That’s why he pitched well last night. To f me over.
I remembered that
after you left last night.
"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 May 1, 2009 12:19 PM CDT up reply actions
The strange thing is..
I had Dallas Braden going earlier that day (yeah, this is a really deep league) and Guzman also pitched for me. Because of what they did, Marshall’s ERA and K/9 would have actually hurt me. His WHIP and K/BB would have really helped though…
yeah i thought about this as well last night
Funny the way it is, how a kid walks ten miles to school while another is dropping out
eh, the starting rotation hasn't been as great as it was last year
Zambrano, Harden, and Demp are off to decent starts but aren’t anywhere close to their potential
Movement to make Jeff Samardzija our closer!
yep.
And Dempster pitched pretty well after he got it under control the night before. And Z was on the night before 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 May 1, 2009 12:19 PM CDT up reply actions
Not according to BLou. He wants to send Marshall to the bullpen. Brilliant!
"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris
by willie mays hayes' gloves on May 1, 2009 12:21 PM CDT up reply actions
At the risk of disagreeing with my other selves
I think that would help the bullpen more than it would hurt the rotation. Cotts is awful (if Neal Cotts faces Joey Gathright, what happens?) and shouldn’t go near the mound. Either Samardzija or Heilman getting a chance to start and putting Marshall in the ‘pen wouldn’t be a horrible thing to try.
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on May 1, 2009 12:27 PM CDT up reply actions
I do agree
it would help the bullpen.
I’m not sure it would be worth it. You’d still only be able to throw him every other day, and you’d need another starting pitcher. I don’t see either Shark or Heilman being able to go six with regularity, do you?
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on May 1, 2009 12:29 PM CDT up reply actions
Why waste
a guy who can throw 7 strong every 5th for a couple of inning a week? I just dont get it, I know the bullpen is weak, but one of the best ways to strengthen it is not to have to use it. The guy is capable of 7 good innings, taht saves at least 1 reliever and often 2.
Oriole by nurture. Cub by marriage.
I think you may have meant to reply to me
I still have concerns about Marshall’s long-term endurance. I hope I’m wrong.
In the meantime, the bullpen is a glaring weakness and needs to be addressed.
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on May 1, 2009 12:31 PM CDT up reply actions
No doubt
I think a lot of that can be addressed simply by our starters pitching longer into games. Heilman or marmol to gregg is pretty much an everyday thing as far as im concerned. Guzman, Patton and Cotts should be mop up with Samardjiza being used in long relief or occasional setup situations. I really feel like our bullpen would be good with a reliable lefty and less use.
Oriole by nurture. Cub by marriage.
The only issue that I have with that is
I’ve seen the pre-ordained 7th/8th inning blow up on more than one team — 2001 Cubs, 2007 Brewers spring to mind right away.
Your last sentence is dead-on.
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on May 1, 2009 12:38 PM CDT up reply actions
I located Carmen Pignatiello last night
I could always put in a good word while Rochester is playing here in Indianapolis…
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
Not at this point, no (on > 6 IP)
Which is why I was really surprised that Samardzija was recalled when he was.
I do think that it’s feasible that either could get to that point (stamina-wise, if not effectiveness) within a couple of weeks.
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on May 1, 2009 12:30 PM CDT up reply actions
well, ok.
So they get stretched out. Would either be good enough to balance out the loss of Marshall in the rotation?
I don’t even know how we’d tell.
"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 May 1, 2009 12:33 PM CDT up reply actions
I don't think that we could tell
But we’d notice an improvement in the ’pen.
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on May 1, 2009 12:38 PM CDT up reply actions
To quote Bob Swerski in regards to the Cotts-Gathright meeting
“The senseless waste of pitting these two mighty [weak] forces of nature against each other, like matter vs. anti-matter, will be a tragedy, not only for the teams involved but for our planet. All nations must band together, to ensure that such a conflageration never takes place.”
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
Yeah, I'll go along with that
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on May 1, 2009 12:32 PM CDT up reply actions
There's no doubt that would drastically help the bullpen.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on May 1, 2009 12:27 PM CDT up reply actions
yeah, I mean I'm probably the guys biggest fan, he's done well
Movement to make Jeff Samardzija our closer!
Disagree about the starting rotation.
Otherwise, yeah, lotta room for improvement thus far.
I've committed to tweeting about the Cubs for the rest of the season. (Does that sound as ridiculous as I think it does?) Anyway, if you're on Twitter, you can follow me here.
eh, well the starting rotation has been servicable, but I'd like to see these ERA go down
Zambrano: 4.64
Dempster: 5.40
eh, well now that you realize it, I thought Lilly and Harden were doing much worse than they are, so its really only those two that need to get on track. my bad..
Movement to make Jeff Samardzija our closer!
And I fear for this offense, if Fontenot and Soto prove to be busts this season
and in addition to Lee’s decline and Bradley and Ramirez’s health woes, we might need to overhaul big time this off season..
Movement to make Jeff Samardzija our closer!
I'm really
not ready to talk about the offseason…
Fonty and Soto need to find their bats. Fonty’s on his way. Hopefully, Soto will be soon.
"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 May 1, 2009 12:49 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm not throwing in the towel on this season yet
I just have grave concerns about our offense, like everybody else does..
Movement to make Jeff Samardzija our closer!
Al....were there any teams in the last 10 years that started sub .500 in April that made the playoffs?
Enough of that, I think. There have been plenty of teams that have started the season one game under .500 after the first month and come back to make the playoffs.
If you had to choose just one characteristic that would get you through life, choose a sense of humor.
Rays were 15-13 on May 1 last year
though i’m trying to compile results for a 21-game comparison now.
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
hopefully in '09 as well
If you had to choose just one characteristic that would get you through life, choose a sense of humor.
And IIRC, they were below .500 as late as June
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on May 1, 2009 12:29 PM CDT up reply actions
After 21 games (I don't want to use April records, as the WBC screwed up the start of the season this year)
The Dodgers and Rays were the only teams to start worse in 2008 than the Cubs have this year and make the playoffs. LA was 9-12, Tampa 10-11.
In 2008, the Cubs were 15-6, Brewers, 13-8, Phillies 11-10 and Dodgers 9-12. In the AL, Boston was 14-7, Angels 12-9, White Sox 12-9 and the Rays were 10-11.
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
TWSS
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on May 1, 2009 12:36 PM CDT up reply actions
I think we all learned that last year.
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
If Amezaga misses that play in the 9th
The Cubs win and finish April one game over .500. That’s a stupid question
by IllinoisCubs on May 1, 2009 12:40 PM CDT up reply actions
Lineup
Soriano LF
Theriot SS
Bradley RF
Lee 1B
Johnson CF
Soto C
Miles 2B, Fontenot 3B
Harden P
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
no Dome?
no Rami?
cmon, Lou.
"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 May 1, 2009 12:30 PM CDT up reply actions
No, sorry
I don’t follow any Sun-Sentinel or So. Fla. writers on Twitter.
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
Expect to see some fish running.
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What's the worst that could happen?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on May 1, 2009 12:32 PM CDT up reply actions
Forty years of darkness. Human sacrifice. Dogs and cats, living together. Mass hysteria!
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on May 1, 2009 12:35 PM CDT up reply actions
love that movie.
"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 May 1, 2009 1:01 PM CDT up reply actions
Movie?
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on May 1, 2009 1:04 PM CDT up reply actions
You all realize that I was joking, right?
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on May 1, 2009 1:06 PM CDT up reply actions
Joking?
"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 May 1, 2009 1:06 PM CDT up reply actions
10 BCB points!
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on May 1, 2009 1:07 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm letting em ride on the Cubs today.
remember
Sammy Jankis
by neverAcquiesce on May 1, 2009 1:09 PM CDT up reply actions
you can be a lil slow.....................
So I wasn’t sure. laughs evilly
"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 May 1, 2009 1:07 PM CDT up reply actions
You are so odd . . .
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on May 1, 2009 1:07 PM CDT up reply actions
That's also from the movie, btw
But it’s applicable here
:)
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on May 1, 2009 1:09 PM CDT up reply actions
so is your type of woman someone who sleeps above her covers
4 feet above her covers?
"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 May 1, 2009 1:11 PM CDT up reply actions
It's more of a guideline
than a rule…
"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 May 1, 2009 1:11 PM CDT up reply actions
s'alright
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on May 1, 2009 1:08 PM CDT up reply actions
I think he was joking...
remember
Sammy Jankis
by neverAcquiesce on May 1, 2009 1:06 PM CDT up reply actions
I thought you were quoting 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 May 1, 2009 1:06 PM CDT up reply actions
Or did you think that I just came up with that on my own?
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on May 1, 2009 1:06 PM CDT up reply actions
He's me, I'm him, Drew's both of us.
I've committed to tweeting about the Cubs for the rest of the season. (Does that sound as ridiculous as I think it does?) Anyway, if you're on Twitter, you can follow me here.
I am
the same person.
"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 May 1, 2009 1:07 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah, williemayshayesgloves would be here, too
But I’m eating lunch. Can only post so many personalities
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on May 1, 2009 1:08 PM CDT up reply actions
what are I having again?
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on May 1, 2009 1:09 PM CDT up reply actions
Nothing special - just Wendy's
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on May 1, 2009 1:10 PM CDT up reply actions
what, both of her?
"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 May 1, 2009 1:10 PM CDT up reply actions
Hot 'n spicy redhead?
remember
Sammy Jankis
by neverAcquiesce on May 1, 2009 1:11 PM CDT up reply actions
Way better than fast food, eh?
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on May 1, 2009 1:11 PM CDT up reply actions
Ghostbusters
"Chicago baseball fans, who are composites of scar tissue and mortifying memories..." - George F. Will
But thank you for making sure I knew!
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on May 1, 2009 1:07 PM CDT up reply actions
You mean Ecto.
The Ghostbusters vehicle was the Ecto-1.
remember
Sammy Jankis
by neverAcquiesce on May 1, 2009 1:07 PM CDT up reply actions
If there's a steady paycheck
I’ll believe anything you say.
remember
Sammy Jankis
by neverAcquiesce on May 1, 2009 1:05 PM CDT up reply actions
I've seen shit that'll turn you white
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on May 1, 2009 1:07 PM CDT up reply actions
that's some twinkee.
"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 May 1, 2009 1:08 PM CDT up reply actions
Thank you, Lewis.
That was short but pointless.
remember
Sammy Jankis
by neverAcquiesce on May 1, 2009 1:08 PM CDT up reply actions
shhhhh!
do you smell something?
"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 May 1, 2009 1:08 PM CDT up reply actions
Yes, it's true.
This man has no dick.
remember
Sammy Jankis
by neverAcquiesce on May 1, 2009 1:10 PM CDT up reply actions
that's your plan?
Get her?
"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 May 1, 2009 1:10 PM CDT up reply actions
Only a CARPATHIAN would come back to life NOW
and choose New York City. Tasty pick…BONEHEAD! If you had BRAIN ONE in that HUGE MELON on top of your head, you would be living the SWEET LIFE out in Southern California’s BEAUTIFUL San Fernando Valley!
remember
Sammy Jankis
by neverAcquiesce on May 1, 2009 1:12 PM CDT up reply actions
It's ok!
This guy’s a sailor! This is New York! We get this guy laid, we got no trouble!
"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 May 1, 2009 1:13 PM CDT up reply actions
OK, she's a dog
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on May 1, 2009 1:10 PM CDT up reply actions
It's...
looking at me, Ray.
"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 May 1, 2009 1:11 PM CDT up reply actions
What did you do, Ray?
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on May 1, 2009 1:12 PM CDT up reply actions
Agile little Minx, innt she...
"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 May 1, 2009 1:12 PM CDT up reply actions
How I love Ghost Busters
This banter has cheered up my day.
Let us take this quote to todays game:
“We came, we saw, we kicked its ass!”
If the Cubs were an international soccer team they'd be called Scotland.
I hope GB3 comes out soon . . .
1 was in 1984 and 2 was in 1989 — couldn’t hurt, I suppose
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on May 1, 2009 1:15 PM CDT up reply actions
They're supposed to be doing one
where they’re mentoring a new generation.
My dad and I said long ago they just need to have them old, fat, and out of shape…then, all of a sudden, ghosts are back. Let Venkman be Venkman and that shit writes itself.
remember
Sammy Jankis
by neverAcquiesce on May 1, 2009 1:19 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah, Akroyd told Steve Cochrane on WGN that he was working on it
And I agree with you – although I don’t mind the “handing the torch” idea.
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on May 1, 2009 1:23 PM CDT up reply actions
Let's show this prehistoric bitch
how we do things downtown.
remember
Sammy Jankis
by neverAcquiesce on May 1, 2009 1:15 PM CDT up reply actions
prehistoric ^little^ bitch
remember
Sammy Jankis
by neverAcquiesce on May 1, 2009 1:15 PM CDT up reply actions
NOBODY STEPS ON A CHURCH
in MY TOWN!
"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 May 1, 2009 1:15 PM CDT up reply actions
oh so she's your kinda girl?
This unfortually is better than pondering today line up :)
"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 May 1, 2009 1:18 PM CDT up reply actions
It's better than Reed Johnson.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on May 1, 2009 12:35 PM CDT up reply actions
With that
I am in agreement, and I dont think it suits milton.
Oriole by nurture. Cub by marriage.
If I'm the Marlins Manager...
Soriano and Bradley won’t ever see a ball in the strike zone today.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on May 1, 2009 12:37 PM CDT up reply actions
well, I hope it works.
I was REALLY hoping to see Rami back in the lineup today.
"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 May 1, 2009 12:37 PM CDT up reply actions
the fact that you have to make that argument says something about how this season has gone.
"Oh Crap"
-Famous Last Words by General George Custer
If Lee continues to struggle this year
what do the Cubs do with 2010 and the final year of his $65M contract?
nothing
unless he waives his NTC.
"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 May 1, 2009 12:42 PM CDT up reply actions
continuing putting him in the #3 or 4 hole would be my guess
"Oh Crap"
-Famous Last Words by General George Custer
I'm willing to bet, so would most people not named Lou
"Oh Crap"
-Famous Last Words by General George Custer
Hell I could be president of the Soto fan club........
and sadly I must admit that I agree. :(
"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 May 1, 2009 1:03 PM CDT up reply actions
Then who will back up Fonty?
"Chicago baseball fans, who are composites of scar tissue and mortifying memories..." - George F. Will
Gulp, Soriano.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on May 1, 2009 12:40 PM CDT up reply actions
Gulp, is that someone we promoted from AA?
"Chicago baseball fans, who are composites of scar tissue and mortifying memories..." - George F. Will
Sammy Gulp...
…firecracker kid with a spitfire arm. A real comer. Can pick the worm-burners with the best of ‘em. And he smokes Chesterfield’s, y’know.
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we manage according to our payroll
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
First of all, no
Second of all, Soto isn’t making millions at this point.
No one on this board wants Hill to become the everyday catcher (I would hope). Soto seems like he needs some time off, though.
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on May 1, 2009 12:42 PM CDT up reply actions
once again that depends
if he is hurt then sit him, if he is healthy he needs to play to get out of his funk. I believe that if he is in the lineup then he is healthy enough to play. Give him time he is just a second year player.
Oriole by nurture. Cub by marriage.
that was my only point
I like Soto but he does not look good right now. I’m more worried about Dlee and his getting lineup priveleges
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
Ah. Well, since you replied to a Hill comment
I trust you can see why I misunderstood.
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on May 1, 2009 12:45 PM CDT up reply actions
yep we're good
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
Marlins lineup
Bonifacio 3B
Maybin CF
Hermida LF
Cantu 1B
Uggla 2B
Baker C
Gload RF
Amezaga SS
Taylor P
If it weren't for the gutter, my mind would be homeless.
yeah for no
hanley??? i mean i dont want to wish a guy hurt, but i wont be said if he isnt healthy for this series.
Oriole by nurture. Cub by marriage.
Other than Hermida and Uggla
this lineup smacks of suckitude. To quote Hammer, “Light ’em up”!
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
who the hell is Gload?
"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 May 1, 2009 12:44 PM CDT up reply actions
Minor character in The Lord of the Rings. Ya gotta read the footnotes.
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oh, wait
he was the fifth orc on the left in the Helm’s Deep scene.
"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 May 1, 2009 12:50 PM CDT up reply actions
Bonifacio and Maybin have speed to burn.
That’s what worries me.
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keep 'em off the basepaths
and they got nowhere to run to.
"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 May 1, 2009 12:50 PM CDT up reply actions
is uggla the one who had a few errors in last years all star game?
"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 May 1, 2009 12:56 PM CDT up reply actions
That's the one
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on May 1, 2009 12:57 PM CDT up reply actions
Two, yes
and in my opinion, why the game went to extras.
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
Thanks I was to lazy to look it up
"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 May 1, 2009 1:04 PM CDT up reply actions
I guess we were just inches from feeling different
that sounds awful but you all know how last night could have been so different if Reed’s grounder would have trickled through. But it didn’t and I am not feeling this team. I posted last night that all that needs to be said could be seen on the Marmol throw to first. Our rightfielder was nowhere to be seen and not even moving to back that throw up. The cardinals will not just fade, becasue they are well coached and play the game right. The Cubs right now are just waiting for talent to kick. Refusing to make adjustments and not doing the little things will burn you.
"Bring On The Major Leagues" Stephen Malkmus
by graceunderpressure on May 1, 2009 12:41 PM CDT reply actions
PASS As that is one of the better TWSS in a long 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 May 1, 2009 1:05 PM CDT up reply actions
Winning yesterday would have been nice, but
No one would have been thrilled about 11-10, either.
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on May 1, 2009 12:43 PM CDT up reply actions
Alright
Time to turn this thing around starting today. I would like to see Dome in there over Johnson though.
Johnson vs. LHP is ok
That was the plan going in.
Giving him that much time vs. RHP, however . . . .
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on May 1, 2009 12:46 PM CDT up reply actions
I'd like an explanation as to why Lou isn't putting Dome out there today...
and something other than the bullshit about lefty/lefty match ups….he’s the best healthy offensive player on team right now, and outr biggest problem has been we can’t score runs DAMMIT!.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on May 1, 2009 12:46 PM CDT up reply actions
LHP.
that was the plan from the get go this season. Dome Johnson platoon in center.
Oriole by nurture. Cub by marriage.
That plan included the offense not hibernating for the first month and half the roster hurt.
Before you go to war, plans are everything. Once the shooting starts, plans mean nothing.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on May 1, 2009 12:52 PM CDT up reply actions
no plan
survives contact with the enemy.
"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 May 1, 2009 12:52 PM CDT up reply actions
So speaketh General SWL
"Chicago baseball fans, who are composites of scar tissue and mortifying memories..." - George F. Will
Because Johnson should get to play, too
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on May 1, 2009 12:47 PM CDT up reply actions
TWHS???
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Approved.
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Indeed
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on May 1, 2009 12:50 PM CDT up reply actions
ive tried that line before
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
Haven't we all?
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on May 1, 2009 12:50 PM CDT up reply actions
Tell me when he starts to then....
cause what he’s been doing so far should not fall under the category of “playing baseball”
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on May 1, 2009 12:49 PM CDT up reply actions
I don't disagree
But he should not have been playing vs. RHP, anyway. That’s on Piniella.
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on May 1, 2009 12:49 PM CDT up reply actions
at the plate. I'll qualify that
his defense has been his usual top notch
"Oh Crap"
-Famous Last Words by General George Custer
Fukudome's defense isn't much worse....
and his bat is light years better.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on May 1, 2009 12:52 PM CDT up reply actions
Must suck to be Bobby Scales...
Gets told he’s (finally) being called up. Packs his bags, surely phones everyone in his phone book, gets to Wrigley, only to be told that he’s headed back to Iowa. Poor guy.
speaking of Reed
Johnson has a new blog entry up
Oriole by nurture. Cub by marriage.
that the one
about his car?
"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 May 1, 2009 12:52 PM CDT up reply actions
Thats the one,
sorry if you have seen it already
Oriole by nurture. Cub by marriage.
no worries.
"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 May 1, 2009 12:53 PM CDT up reply actions
my fav so far was the one about the catch
"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 May 1, 2009 1:13 PM CDT up reply actions
Seriously
demp said he was gonna buy the guy culvers and he didn’t get it…
Oriole by nurture. Cub by marriage.
maybe that's why
Reed hasn’t hit. Someone get this guy a cheeseburger!
"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 May 1, 2009 1:16 PM CDT up reply actions
Pepsi, no Coke
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on May 1, 2009 1:17 PM CDT up reply actions
I could go from some
Jimmy Johns right about now…(wonders when the one in Chattanooga is going to open)…
Oriole by nurture. Cub by marriage.
Anyone
know where Lee batted in the lineup in ’05
3rd, but was batting sixth until he began his surge, it started
Patterson CF
Walker 2b
Garciaparra SS
Ramirez 3b
Burnitz RF
Lee 1b
Movement to make Jeff Samardzija our closer!
oddly enough, the day that Dusty swapped Nomar and Lee in the lineup
was the night Garciaparra tore his groin. Who knows, if it weren’t for that change, would we never have had the Neifi era?
Movement to make Jeff Samardzija our closer!
I know
but who would you bat fourth? Fontenot? Soto? Miles?
No one tell Lou I said that last one. Don’t want him getting ideas.
"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 May 1, 2009 12:53 PM CDT up reply actions
with this lineup? Bradley
as painful as that is to say
"Oh Crap"
-Famous Last Words by General George Custer
and yes I'm aware Lou said Bradley wouldn't bat 4th anymore
but he’s the best bat (supposedly) in the lineup
"Oh Crap"
-Famous Last Words by General George Custer
I don't
want even think of Miles in the cleanup spot
I don't like thinking of Miles being in the lineup at all
but Lou forces me to almost every day lately
"Oh Crap"
-Famous Last Words by General George Custer
Here's a Rami update from Santo
“I do believe that Ramirez will be back this weekend. Probably. Hopefully.”
Yeesh.
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on May 1, 2009 12:48 PM CDT reply actions
Clear as mud, Ronny. Clear as mud.
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which means he's spoken to no one
and he’s just using wishful thinking.
"Oh Crap"
-Famous Last Words by General George Custer
At least he knows they're playing the Marlins
I think he does, anyway.
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on May 1, 2009 12:54 PM CDT up reply actions
I think he just called them the "Devil Marlins."
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at
least he can tell they are from florida…
Oriole by nurture. Cub by marriage.
AHHHHHHHH!!!
Judd Sirott’s voice just made me jump out of my seat!
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why isn't Pat starting the game?
or is Sirott just handling the pre-game?
"Oh Crap"
-Famous Last Words by General George Custer
Just the pre-game.
I hope.
I think he’s been doing these pre-game interviews regularly.
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and he's still
bad at them.
"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 May 1, 2009 1:06 PM CDT up reply actions
thats why I no longer listen to the pregame show
"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 May 1, 2009 1:14 PM CDT up reply actions
Piniella sounds very tired on the pre-game show
I’d rather he sounded pissed off.
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on May 1, 2009 12:58 PM CDT reply actions
I agree.
He’s practically slurring his words.
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only caught the end of it.
Ron sounds beat down too.
"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 May 1, 2009 1:00 PM CDT up reply actions
The comment about not having any options
Pisses me off.
Whose fault is that, Lou? You got your lefties.
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on May 1, 2009 1:00 PM CDT up reply actions
Lineup 3-7
batting .118, .189, .216, .109, .178
If it weren't for the gutter, my mind would be homeless.
So you're sayin' there's a chance.
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And if all those guys are batting those averages in a month
I’ll buy you the Brooklyn Bridge.
by Not Bruce Froemming on May 1, 2009 1:02 PM CDT up reply actions
they've gotta even out sometime
I predict bats of fire
If it weren't for the gutter, my mind would be homeless.
Was that '97 start
the one where the kid vowed to stop talking until zthe Cubs won? I remember he got permission from his parents and teachers so he wouldn’t have to speak at school.
remember
Sammy Jankis
I vow to not sniff glue until the Cubs are in first place.
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on May 1, 2009 1:05 PM CDT up reply actions
I tried that.
But the Glue’s got me man…it’s got me
"Oh Crap"
-Famous Last Words by General George Custer
Superglue?
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on May 1, 2009 1:14 PM CDT up reply actions
Tried Elmer's but was pretty dissatisfied.
remember
Sammy Jankis
by neverAcquiesce on May 1, 2009 1:16 PM CDT up reply actions
TWSS
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on May 1, 2009 1:16 PM CDT up reply actions
Looks like I picked the wrong day to give up ludes.
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In the immortal words of Harry Caray...
Hello everybody!
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
Hey Chil...
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on May 1, 2009 1:11 PM CDT up reply actions
JIMMAY!
"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 May 1, 2009 1:10 PM CDT up reply actions
drew...
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on May 1, 2009 1:11 PM CDT up reply actions
Jimmy wants a win.
Jimmy wants a win badly.
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That's right daver... Jimmy's gettin' upset!
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on May 1, 2009 1:11 PM CDT up reply actions
Oh, an interview with the travelling secretary.
RIVETING.
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Something about a tree limb?
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and Robin Yount.
"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 May 1, 2009 1:12 PM CDT up reply actions
That was my thought.
I think he was Assistant to the Traveling Secretary, though.
remember
Sammy Jankis
by neverAcquiesce on May 1, 2009 1:16 PM CDT up reply actions
Yep
But close enough to bring it up. Lets hope the Cubs uniforms don’t shrink up in the rain!
by LT on May 1, 2009 1:19 PM CDT up reply actions
Niiiiiiice.
“Mattingly just split his pants!”
remember
Sammy Jankis
by neverAcquiesce on May 1, 2009 1:20 PM CDT up reply actions
Did he just say Aramis has a sore wrist now?
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I'm sorry
I just tune his voice out like white noise.
"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 May 1, 2009 1:12 PM CDT up reply actions
Sorry, I missed it.
(Which also could apply to the Ghostbusters/GBII quotes)
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on May 1, 2009 1:13 PM CDT up reply actions
Hopefully, I just dreamed it.
And by “dream” I mean “nightmare.”
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Hoff leaving those EA pics lying around?
remember
Sammy Jankis
by neverAcquiesce on May 1, 2009 1:17 PM CDT up reply actions
Hey-O!
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on May 1, 2009 1:17 PM CDT up reply actions
Cubs line-up out yet?
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
It's up in the thread....but you probably don't want to look.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on May 1, 2009 1:14 PM CDT up reply actions
that's not too bad...
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on May 1, 2009 1:17 PM CDT up reply actions
from chilango
Soriano LF
Theriot SS
Bradley RF
Lee 1B
Johnson CF
Soto C
Miles 2B
Fontenot 3B
Harden P
If it weren't for the gutter, my mind would be homeless.
So much for Bradley hitting low in the order, eh?
remember
Sammy Jankis
by neverAcquiesce on May 1, 2009 1:18 PM CDT up reply actions
Rich Harden has a better batting average than 6 guys in our starting lineup
SOB
"Oh Crap"
-Famous Last Words by General George Custer
CHICAGO CUBS BASEBALL
is ON THE AIR!
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hiyo, long time stalker- first time talker
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Welcome. The conversation will be moving to the game thread
see Trey’s link below
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by Shanghai Badger on May 1, 2009 1:19 PM CDT up reply actions
Cue Van Halen
and Jump!
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