The Sun Will Come Out... Today! - Cubs vs. Marlins, Saturday 5/2, 12:05 CT
by Al Yellon on May 2, 2009 10:00 AM CDT
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PrintIt's going to be sunny today. This time, the forecasters promise. Let's hold them to that -- a sunny day with a dry field may be just the ticket to get Aramis Ramirez back in the lineup. He did pinch-hit yesterday.
Alfonso Soriano remembers what it's like to come to the Cubs as a free agent and get off to a bad start, and has some advice for Milton Bradley:
"Sometimes people come here with a lot of expectations and they try to do too much," Soriano said. "That's not the right way to go. Just play regular, normal baseball and do what you can do."
Remember Soriano's first month as a Cub in April 2007? He hit .270, but with one homer and two RBI. He wound up with 33 homers, 14 of them in September (a club record) and he carried the team into the playoffs. And he missed 27 games.
The Cubs are, as is just about everyone else, getting some common-sense advice about avoiding swine flu:
"We've had a couple of simple meetings about washing your hands, cleanliness, all the recommendations you've heard about," trainer Mark O'Neal said.
Sports teams would seem susceptible to the spread of germs, given the close proximity of players and coaches in the clubhouse, plus the fact they share a food room, weight room and training room.
The Cubs, as have all teams, received memos from the Center for Disease Control ( CDC) and have been in contact with infectious disease doctors at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. They do not have stockpiles of medicine or antibiotics.
Hope you are all healthy. Onward to this afternoon's game:
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That looks like a baseball obscuring part of the left side of the photo of Anibal Sanchez. Why they left this in the photo, I have no idea. Sanchez has one career start vs. the Cubs, a 2-1 win over Sean Marshall last August 16. He has faced only one Cub for more than 3 AB -- Alfonso Soriano, who was in the NL East with him for a year with the Nats. Sori has homered twice in 13 AB against Sanchez.
Ted Lilly gave up four homers in his first start in Houston, but has allowed only one since. Frankly, he's been the Cubs' most consistent starter this year, even though he got cuffed around a bit by the Diamondbacks in his last outing. He is 2-3, 3.96 in nine lifetime appearances (six starts) vs. Florida; the last time he faced them was during the 2007 season's pennant stretch, on September 25, 2007 in Miami. Expect to see Ronny Paulino behind the plate today -- he is 6-for-10 vs. Ted lifetime, with a homer. Dan Uggla has homered twice off Lilly in five career AB.
Today's game is back on cable, in both Chicago (CSN) and south Florida (FSN). However, that won't help you unless you live in the local coverage areas for those channels, because Saturday games before 6 pm CT are blacked out on MLB Extra Innings thanks to Bud's Stupid Blackout Rules. I believe -- but am not 100% certain -- that if you have MLB.TV you can see the game via the MLB.com Mediacenter. Reports from the field appreciated.
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Discuss amongst yourselves.
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Go cubs!!
"Check the magic of a winning season and there are always reasons beyond the talent." Ned Colleti
by wrigleyrocker12 on May 2, 2009 10:01 AM CDT reply actions
I understand that after Mark O'Neal made the speech about washing hands and hygiene,
Moises Alou asked for equal time to come in and give the opposing view on washing hands.
Maybe piss hands would help?
"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru
Update on Hanley Ramirez
"Check the magic of a winning season and there are always reasons beyond the talent." Ned Colleti
by wrigleyrocker12 on May 2, 2009 10:13 AM CDT reply actions
Huzzzah!!!!!
A game starting at 6pm local time!! Woot! And thanks to the joys of being in Europe, I have no blackout through MLB.tv… I just have to put up with being 30 seconds behind the rest of you fools in the game threads.
The day we lose our will to fight - Is the day we lose our Freedom.
Caption:
“We said you have to love PLAYING third base, not love third base!”
"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru
LOL
Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team
by carmen_fanzone on May 2, 2009 10:28 AM CDT up reply actions
anyone
know if ramirez is starting today ?
Someday we'll go all the way.
by Cubbinstrongsince86 on May 2, 2009 10:34 AM CDT reply actions
I was flying from Burlington-Philadelphia on Thursday,
And there was a guy on the plane who was wearing a Cubs cap. It turns out he is going to the game today.
Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0
by Vermont Cubs Fan on May 2, 2009 10:45 AM CDT reply actions
Saw a bunch of Marlins fans on Michigan Ave this morning...
Kinda weird…
Brian McRae's 5 o'clock shadow
by PurpleLineToWrigley on May 2, 2009 11:01 AM CDT reply actions
That's odd...
Reports are you can walk through Miami’s stadium during a game and not see a bunch of Marlins fans.
The day we lose our will to fight - Is the day we lose our Freedom.
by sanantonecub on May 2, 2009 11:10 AM CDT up reply actions
GO CUBS GO!!!
Well I slept through most of yesterdays game because I was still stuck on night shift sleep schedule and I might do the same today since I’ve only had about 4 hours of sleep….but it worked out okay yesterday for the Cubs!
Guy at bar: "Do you just like that hat or do you like Chicago?"
Me: "I'm in Love, Obsessed and Addicted to the Chicago Cubs!"
Wow
This is a weak thread.
"Check the magic of a winning season and there are always reasons beyond the talent." Ned Colleti
by wrigleyrocker12 on May 2, 2009 11:02 AM CDT reply actions
and it just got weaker.
is this all you got?
"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru
I agree ... where is everyone?
Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0
by Vermont Cubs Fan on May 2, 2009 11:07 AM CDT up reply actions
Everyone must be in a state of shock
still because Ryan Theriot hit a grand slam.
Tamia Lynn Davis:
Born: August 18, 2008
Apparently they are
I’m still surprised about that.
Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0
by Vermont Cubs Fan on May 2, 2009 11:09 AM CDT up reply actions
yeah im still in shock
Ive been watching all the games but yesterday I had to leave in the 5th while the cubs were trailing 5-2. While I was at work I had glanced at the ESPN bottomline I noticed it said score update 6-5 theriot grand slam and I was convinced it had to be a mess up! way to go theriot, your the most consistent hitter we have and Im happy you got a hold of one! GO CUBBIES
OUTSIDE!
"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 2, 2009 11:17 AM CDT up reply actions
Just checked on MLB.com
They haven’t been posted yet
Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0
by Vermont Cubs Fan on May 2, 2009 11:13 AM CDT up reply actions
yeah.
that’s funny — all the other early games have their games set.
Tamia Lynn Davis:
Born: August 18, 2008
Lineups for today
Florida:
Bonifacio
Hermida
Ramirez, H
Cantu
Paulino
Helms
Ross
Maybin
Sanchez
Chicago Cubs:
Soriano
Theriot
Fukudome
Lee
Hoffpauir
Fontenot
Soto
Miles
Lilly
Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0
by Vermont Cubs Fan on May 2, 2009 11:28 AM CDT reply actions
Hoffpauir is in right field today.
Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0
by Vermont Cubs Fan on May 2, 2009 11:29 AM CDT up reply actions
Where is Milton?
No Milton or Aramis, WTF is going on with this team?
One day, the dream will come true.
Overreact much?
Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team
by carmen_fanzone on May 2, 2009 11:30 AM CDT up reply actions
He strained his calf last Friday in St. Louis
Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0
by Vermont Cubs Fan on May 2, 2009 11:36 AM CDT up reply actions
Crap, Angels at Stankees starts at same time as Cubs.
Seems like I will be blacked out from the mlb.comTV feed.
Thanks, Thud Selig! Do you really think this will “force” me to put Fox on and watch the Angel/Yankee game? Me thinks not.
"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru
MB with the day off, Ramirez "almost ready, able to pinch hit"
Wind blowing out….
Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team
That's good
I know the Cubs were not going to put Aramis on the DL. Hopefully, he returns to regular play sometime soon.
Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0
by Vermont Cubs Fan on May 2, 2009 11:58 AM CDT up reply actions
MLB-TV
Does appear to be carrying the game – yay!
Let’s play ball -
"[I]f we get a Jumbotron, I can't pull the instant replay thing on all the rookies. Every time there's a good play, we're like, 'Oh, look at the replay,' and you get the rookies to look at the scoreboard." - Ryan Dempster, 2 January 2009
by CaughtInTheVines on May 2, 2009 12:01 PM CDT reply actions
I mean...
….MLB.TV, the Internet video thing. Kind of a confusing naming system they’re putting together….
"[I]f we get a Jumbotron, I can't pull the instant replay thing on all the rookies. Every time there's a good play, we're like, 'Oh, look at the replay,' and you get the rookies to look at the scoreboard." - Ryan Dempster, 2 January 2009
by CaughtInTheVines on May 2, 2009 12:02 PM CDT up reply actions
Havent watched a game since
I was at the game last Wednesday when we lost 3-0 to the Reds. After seeing bits and pieces of yesterday, I think Im ready to watch again. Yesterday was the turning point. Lets Go Cubs
"I can accept failure, but I can't accept not trying" - Michael Jordan, the one and only...
Game on!
Let’s go Cubs!
Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0
by Vermont Cubs Fan on May 2, 2009 12:06 PM CDT reply actions
Strikeout!
After a 10-pitch at-bat, though.
Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0
by Vermont Cubs Fan on May 2, 2009 12:11 PM CDT reply actions
1-2-3 First inning for Lilly
Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0
by Vermont Cubs Fan on May 2, 2009 12:13 PM CDT reply actions
Single to left for Soriano
Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0
by Vermont Cubs Fan on May 2, 2009 12:16 PM CDT reply actions
What is with this power surge from Theriot???
2-run home run, The Riot! Cubs 2, Marlins 0!!!!
Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0
by Vermont Cubs Fan on May 2, 2009 12:17 PM CDT reply actions
Dome walks
Nice patience there
Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0
by Vermont Cubs Fan on May 2, 2009 12:19 PM CDT reply actions
Sanchez doesn't have good stuff today.
Should bode well for us!
IF the bullpen gets
skipped, yes.
If not…hold your breath!
DON'T FORGET TO GIVE
the Bulls some love today!
Lee K's
Dome takes second, let’s get him home!
Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0
by Vermont Cubs Fan on May 2, 2009 12:21 PM CDT reply actions
Fontenot, RBI single!
Cubs lead 3-0!
Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0
by Vermont Cubs Fan on May 2, 2009 12:24 PM CDT reply actions
Another single, this time from Soto.
1st and 3rd, 2 out.
Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0
by Vermont Cubs Fan on May 2, 2009 12:26 PM CDT reply actions
He'll hit above .300
Don’t hold your breath for another HR.
BTW, your kid has a great birthday…mine!
so do you guys think
that there will be only one 31 flag, or possibly one on each flag pole. my vote is one on each pole.
It's not about money. It's about winning and getting over the hump. We've had the appetizer now, but we left the main course on the table.
-rod beck
Well, that was good.
Lilly needed 7 pitches to retire the Marlins there. This includes a strikeout.
Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0
by Vermont Cubs Fan on May 2, 2009 12:33 PM CDT reply actions
A triple from The Riot?
Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0
by Vermont Cubs Fan on May 2, 2009 12:39 PM CDT reply actions
Come on, Lee!
Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0
by Vermont Cubs Fan on May 2, 2009 12:40 PM CDT reply actions
Taking a break from mowing...
Looks good so far! What’d I miss?
"I'll tell you what's helped me my entire life. I look at baseball as a game. It's something where people can go out, enjoy and have fun. Nothing more." - Harry Caray
Theriot hit a two-run home run in the first,
The Cubs added another run later on in the inning, and lead 3-0.
Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0
by Vermont Cubs Fan on May 2, 2009 12:43 PM CDT up reply actions
Sweet
Hope we keep it up!
"I'll tell you what's helped me my entire life. I look at baseball as a game. It's something where people can go out, enjoy and have fun. Nothing more." - Harry Caray
I don't know what they told him, but
Theriot has hit a home run and a triple so far.
Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0
by Vermont Cubs Fan on May 2, 2009 12:49 PM CDT up reply actions
Florida Marlins had a runner on second after a balk with one out.
Two strikeouts later, he is stranded there!
Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0
by Vermont Cubs Fan on May 2, 2009 12:53 PM CDT reply actions
Now Hoffpauir gets a leadoff single!
Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0
by Vermont Cubs Fan on May 2, 2009 12:56 PM CDT reply actions
So I bench Riot for 2 days cause I need some power numbers
and put in Asbul Cabrera (sp?) cause he is more likeyl to produce power… but NOOOOOOO Theriot gets a grand slam yesterday and a HR today.. thus giving GREAT RBI and HR numbers… I just now saw he hit one today… well I guess the important thing is that it is helping the Cubs win, more important than my fantasy team
Don't assault me and I won't assault you, because you don't know what I will, or won't, do. I'm going to end it with that. - Milton Bradley 2003 to Paul Lo Duca
by SouthsideCUBSfan on May 2, 2009 12:58 PM CDT reply actions
This game is awesome!
Really fun to listen to this, Pat and Ron are having a good time. Go Ted Lilly!
It's been a while
Since we had a game like this, especially at Wrigley.
Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0
by Vermont Cubs Fan on May 2, 2009 1:15 PM CDT up reply actions
Ted Lilly strokes an RBI double!
4-0, Cubs!!!!!
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on May 2, 2009 1:04 PM CDT reply actions
My mistake, two-run double, and 5-0, Cubs.
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on May 2, 2009 1:05 PM CDT up reply actions
DLEE!!!!!!!
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on May 2, 2009 1:20 PM CDT reply actions
Through six innings, the Cubs lead, 6-1.
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on May 2, 2009 1:57 PM CDT reply actions
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