A Memorial Day To Remember: Cubs vs. Pirates, Monday 5/25, 7:05 CT
by Al Yellon on May 25, 2009 5:00 PM CDT
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First, let me take a bit of this space to thank all those who serve or have served this country in the military; it is thanks to you and your sacrifices that we have the freedoms we enjoy. We remember and give thanks.
This is only the second home night game the Cubs have ever played on a holiday; the other was on July 4, 2004, a Sunday night vs. the White Sox, when LaTroy Hawkins ruined a terrific Glendon Rusch start by allowing a game-tying homer to Carlos Lee in the top of the 9th. Todd Walker drew a bases-loaded walk off Damaso Marte in the bottom of the 9th to win it.
There is one other unique (and I use that word in its correct and literal sense: the only time) thing about this series: the Pirates have just finished an interleague series on the South Side vs. the White Sox. Thus they will spend nearly an entire week in Chicago playing both teams. In the 12 years since interleague play started in 1997, this is the only time a team has been scheduled this way in Chicago (it happened one other time due to a rainout, in June 2007 when the Astros played a series at the Cell and then stayed over on a Monday to play a makeup game vs. the Cubs). This has happened only one other time among all the other two-team markets (New York, Los Angeles, Bay Area) -- that was in 2001, when the Rockies played July 15-16-17 at Oakland, then stayed and played July 18-19 in San Francisco. It's surprising MLB doesn't do this more often, though given the way bizarre schedules are made these days, maybe it's not. In researching this, I found a wacky sequence in 2007 where Oakland played the Mets in a three-game series at Shea, then went to Cleveland for three, then immediately back to New York to play the Yankees from June 22-July 1. (Don't believe me? Look it up.)
More bizarro scheduling notes: last year the Cubs had played the Pirates 12 times by this calendar date; in 2009 this is the first meeting of the two teams. The Cubs have faced lefthanded starters only five times so far this year, fewest in the majors (with a 3-2 record); that will change in this series, as they will face two lefties (Paul Maholm tonight and Zach Duke on Wednesday afternoon), as well as the Dodgers' Randy Wolf on Thursday.
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Paul Maholm has a 4-1 career record vs. the Cubs... but with an unsightly 6.32 ERA. A lot of that is from last year, when he threw 14 innings in two starts, allowing 10 earned runs (6.43 ERA). Alfonso Soriano is 6-for-17 (.353) with three homers vs. Maholm; Reed Johnson, who homered yesterday, is 4-for-6 with a double.
Ryan Dempster threw one of the best games of his 2008 season on April 8 in Pittsburgh, allowing only one hit over seven innings. Thanks to the bullpen (sound familiar?) the Cubs needed 15 innings to win that game. Dempster handles most of the Pirates pretty well; of their current roster only Nate McLouth and Adam LaRoche have homered off him and current Pirates are hitting only .250 (21-for-84) off Dempster.
Once again, the Cubs are on WGN with national exposure. This hasn't worked out too well for the last week. Maybe today will break that jinx. For today's other games see the MLB.com Mediacenter.
Baseball-reference.com game preview
Overflow comment threads will post today at 8 pm, 9 pm and 9:45 pm CDT.
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Go Cubbies!!!
I didn't get the players I wanted in the offseason!! Hopefully I get what I want in the Regular Season---The World Series Trophy!! Go Cubbies!!
by cubsluver22 on May 25, 2009 5:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
well what do you know
San Diego goes on the road and is getting their brains knocked out…go figure.
Someday we'll go all the way.
by Cubbinstrongsince86 on May 25, 2009 5:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
7-7
despite a couple of blown calls by the umpires.
by ol Pete on May 25, 2009 5:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
figures
the arizona d-bags aint good for anything.
Someday we'll go all the way.
by Cubbinstrongsince86 on May 25, 2009 5:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
10 in a row for them
9 runs in one game. i’m overwhelmed with jealousy. :-(
by Allie on May 25, 2009 6:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
flu-ridden lineup
Sori
Riot
Milton
Cliff “Reed Johnson” Inspiron
Soto
Hoff
Freel (3b)
Miles (2b)
Demp
"I don’t really play baseball, I feel it." -- Milton Bradley
by drewishdrewid on May 25, 2009 5:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
did Lou
just toss names in a bag, and puill them out for who bats 4-8?
baseball is a game of outs......pop out, ground out, line out, pitch out, strike out, fly out, and Fox and Bud's favorite black out
by Cubbie-Tim on May 25, 2009 5:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Could a minor league team beat this lineup?
Probably. Another horrible, horrible infield to boot.
I’m putting myself on a short leash tonight, if we get behind I’m outta here. I watch the Cubs to reduce stress and enjoy myself, not scream at the TV and freak my beagle out.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
by dtpollitt on May 25, 2009 5:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Are the Cubs going to wear the red hats tonight?
Oh Baby!
by cubswgnrocks on May 25, 2009 5:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Probably
Every other team has worn them so far today. Those things are ugly, but I assume they are doing it for Memorial day? In any event, thanks to all who serve our country. We couldn’t enjoy this game without you.
by LT on May 25, 2009 5:07 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
I like
blue ones they had last year…which I am currently rockin.
Someday we'll go all the way.
by Cubbinstrongsince86 on May 25, 2009 5:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wish they'd have given teams the option of the blue one.
The Rays in red hats don’t work. It’s like their moms should be forced to dress them for tomorrow’s game.
+infinity to all of those who serve our country, regardless.
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by Chris Dobbertean on May 25, 2009 5:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
They're alternating
Read about it here at UniWatch.
by Allie on May 25, 2009 5:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
+1
Thank You to those who serve
Oh Baby!
by cubswgnrocks on May 25, 2009 5:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
+1
"That's what you live for. You live for the opportunity and when that day comes, you better be ready," Soto said. "I tried to make sure that whenever they gave me a chance, I was ready and I knew I had to take advantage of the opportunity."
by Madison Cub Fan on May 25, 2009 6:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Um, me no likey...
Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team
by carmen_fanzone on May 25, 2009 6:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
ick
baseball is a game of outs......pop out, ground out, line out, pitch out, strike out, fly out, and Fox and Bud's favorite black out
by Cubbie-Tim on May 25, 2009 6:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No reason we shouldn't win
Of course the way things have been going we will score 15 runs and give up 16.
It is okay to be critical of your team. It doesn't make you a dumb fan or a bad fan.
by nji232 on May 25, 2009 5:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Guaranteeing a win
I broke down and replanted my cubs garden today. Blue flowers on outside, red flowered C and white flowers inside. It’s below my cubs flag. I’ve blamed myself for this losing streak so I replanted the whole thing and thus, we’ll win tonight. Sit back and relax everyone.
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 May 25, 2009 5:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Imwamura is out for the season
We have a surplus of secondbasemen… think we could get something from the Rays?
by Allie on May 25, 2009 5:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I hear David Price is good
Miles for Price, lets do it
It is okay to be critical of your team. It doesn't make you a dumb fan or a bad fan.
by nji232 on May 25, 2009 5:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Better than most of the current Cubs im sure
Not that I’m setting a high bar.
It is okay to be critical of your team. It doesn't make you a dumb fan or a bad fan.
by nji232 on May 25, 2009 5:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Reed Johnson batting cleanup.
What’s wrong with you, Lou?
by kanderber on May 25, 2009 5:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Why not switch him and Hoff?
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on May 25, 2009 5:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Reed turns into superman v. LHP
Derrek Lee is good.
by DGU on May 25, 2009 6:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Let's get a win tonight...
My W flag is starting to collect dust in the garage.
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on May 25, 2009 5:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
For the love of all that's good
just win…Please…
by Craig in South Bend on May 25, 2009 5:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
A victory
would alleviate a lot of things around here and elsewhere.
And as far as the lineup goes, I don’t know what you want Lou to do. Let’s see the alternatives.
by Not Bruce Froemming on May 25, 2009 5:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Agree on the lineup...
we’re facing a LHP, and Fontenot has struggled against LHP. Thus, Miles or Scales should be playing in his place at 2B. That means Freel or Scales has to play 3B, by default. And since we’re facing a LHP, Reed Johnson is a better fit than Fukudome (because Johnson can really hit LHP).
If Lee were not sick, he’d be in instead of Hoffpauir, but that’s about it. As long as Ramirez and Lee aren’t available, our lineup versus LHP is going to look somewhat anemic. It’ll look better against RHP, when Fontenot and Fukudome play. But when we’re missing two of our best bats, the options run thin.
Hopefully Soto and Bradley get their bats going tonight.
by SouthernCub on May 25, 2009 7:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Let's hope
they left those empty bats in CA.
Lee and Scales (but Scales can pinch hit) have the flu and Marmol is out for two days as his wife is having their baby.
by sue369 on May 25, 2009 5:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
awww Do you know if it's their first?
"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 25, 2009 5:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No and I
didn’t even know he was married.
by sue369 on May 25, 2009 5:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
me either
"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 25, 2009 5:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Aww!
A baby marble!
Hope she gets her mama’s ears. :-)
by Allie on May 25, 2009 5:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
hahaha
that’s mean but soooo funny!
"Yes, dear. You're right. I'm sorry." -Bob Brenly
by ambrosiadreams on May 25, 2009 5:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
LOL!!!
You made juice come out my nose.
by sue369 on May 25, 2009 6:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
LMAO
baseball is a game of outs......pop out, ground out, line out, pitch out, strike out, fly out, and Fox and Bud's favorite black out
by Cubbie-Tim on May 25, 2009 6:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
So even if we get a lead
It will be blown.
Congrats to Marmol, I’m sure its awesome to have your first kid.
It is okay to be critical of your team. It doesn't make you a dumb fan or a bad fan.
by nji232 on May 25, 2009 6:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Weather updated in Chicagoland please?
Does it look like they’re going to be able to get the game in incident free?
"Yes, dear. You're right. I'm sorry." -Bob Brenly
by ambrosiadreams on May 25, 2009 5:59 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
by dtpollitt on May 25, 2009 6:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
haha clever dan
and yes, I did look. but radars and webcams can’t look up at the sky for me!
"Yes, dear. You're right. I'm sorry." -Bob Brenly
by ambrosiadreams on May 25, 2009 6:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Muhahahaha.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
by dtpollitt on May 25, 2009 6:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
your a dork
rolling my eyes
"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 25, 2009 6:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
isnt that exactly what radars do??:)
by AzCubfan24 on May 25, 2009 6:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
haha yes yes
ok, that was my dumb question for the day. :)
"Yes, dear. You're right. I'm sorry." -Bob Brenly
by ambrosiadreams on May 25, 2009 6:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I always just use the CubWorld cam.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
by dtpollitt on May 25, 2009 6:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah I do too
and it looked kind of gray. What can I say, I sense a W tonight and am worried about the game getting washed out.
"Yes, dear. You're right. I'm sorry." -Bob Brenly
by ambrosiadreams on May 25, 2009 6:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Chance of rain
but looks like they should get the game in.
by Allie on May 25, 2009 6:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i was thinking you had taken a picture of the sky
and linked it to bbe funny
baseball is a game of outs......pop out, ground out, line out, pitch out, strike out, fly out, and Fox and Bud's favorite black out
by Cubbie-Tim on May 25, 2009 6:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nah
I’m not that close to the park.
And that would require me both finding my camera AND the usb cable.
by Allie on May 25, 2009 6:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
now that would be some first class service!! :)
"Yes, dear. You're right. I'm sorry." -Bob Brenly
by ambrosiadreams on May 25, 2009 6:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't any idea where my camera is
And even if I could find it, I’m sure the batteries are dead.
IOW, don’t count on it. :-P
by Allie on May 25, 2009 6:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hi girl
how ya doing?
"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 25, 2009 6:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Other than the Cubs?
I’m good. :-)
How are you?
by Allie on May 25, 2009 6:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yep other than the Cubs
Doing good. Got lots of sleep this weekend.
"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 25, 2009 6:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That fat bastard swilling beer in the stands looks like he can swing a bat? Whaddya think boss - one day contract?
"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 May 25, 2009 6:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I feel much better
knowing all of our games against the Pirates are yet to come.
by Poloplaya14 on May 25, 2009 6:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
and Nationals
It is okay to be critical of your team. It doesn't make you a dumb fan or a bad fan.
by nji232 on May 25, 2009 6:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I feel much better knowing we have 3/4 of a season left.
And we get Aramis back, but Rickie Weeks ain’t no comin’ back.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
by dtpollitt on May 25, 2009 6:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Casey McGehee has been a really good fill in
Good glove, strong accurate arm, can play 2nd, 3rd, 1st and even caught some in the minors so the backup catcher can pinch hit. He had a diving catch and throw in today’s game. He’s got some big hits as well.
Counsell can play 2nd as well. The irony is that Weeks was one of the reasons they would lose when he was there and he’s one of the reasons they will lose when he isn’t.
by ol Pete on May 25, 2009 6:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I know, sigh.
We didn’t really have a need for him last year, but then again, we didn’t really give the guy much of a chance either, did we?
Weeks is a career 7 UZR/150 2B, but this year he was actually ridiculously good-over 25. I’d rather have Weeks’ great offense—especially coming from a middle infielder—than Casey any day, but you do have some replacements that might help.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
by dtpollitt on May 25, 2009 6:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don't use two of "-" in a row or your posts are screwed up
Note to Dan.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
by dtpollitt on May 25, 2009 6:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Where can I watch the game for free online?
by Mr.Cub on May 25, 2009 6:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
you really think Major League baseball would let you watch it for free? LOL
"That's what you live for. You live for the opportunity and when that day comes, you better be ready," Soto said. "I tried to make sure that whenever they gave me a chance, I was ready and I knew I had to take advantage of the opportunity."
by Madison Cub Fan on May 25, 2009 6:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
we don't give out stream links here
google. or find a tv with ch 9.
by Allie on May 25, 2009 6:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
aren't quite a few of those links bogus?
"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 25, 2009 6:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Go watch WGN
Buy an iPhone and get the MLB application
Spend some dough and get the MLB.TV package online
Or search Google for illegal shit. Al gets a bit ticked when we talked about illegal stuff here, otherwise I’d do so more often.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
by dtpollitt on May 25, 2009 6:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Doesn't MLB have a special DL type deal
for people who are going to have a baby, see a sick parent, etc? Couldn’t we put marmol on that for two days and call up another player? We have like 20 players on the roster tonight.
It is okay to be critical of your team. It doesn't make you a dumb fan or a bad fan.
by nji232 on May 25, 2009 6:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
the berevement list?
i have no idea on the rules needed for that.
by Allie on May 25, 2009 6:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah thats it
I’m gonna look up the rules now.
It is okay to be critical of your team. It doesn't make you a dumb fan or a bad fan.
by nji232 on May 25, 2009 6:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Looks like Marmol wouldn't qualify anyway
A player may be placed on the MLB Bereavement List if such player is unable to render services because of the serious or severe illness or death of a member of such player’s immediate family (spouse, parent, grandparent, sibling, child or grandchild) or a member of such player’s spouse’s immediate family.
The most significant challenge to the rule is that it does not, under normal circumstances, allow teams to replace a player leaving the team to attend the birth of his child. I say "normal circumstances" because if the player’s spouse is having complications or has a medical issue which makes giving birth a "risk" the Office of the Commissioner could allow a Bereavement List placement. Of course, child birth can always be a "risk" so it can be exceedingly awkward for the Club, player and Commissioners Office to decide what constitutes a "severe illness" making the rule applicable to child birth.
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by nji232 on May 25, 2009 6:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Interesting.
thanks for digging that up.
by Allie on May 25, 2009 6:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
What would happen if this guy was in MLB and pregnant? Would he fall under the bereavement list??
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
by dtpollitt on May 25, 2009 6:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
If they didn't let him
I’m sure he would Terminate them.
It is okay to be critical of your team. It doesn't make you a dumb fan or a bad fan.
by nji232 on May 25, 2009 6:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, fun fact, nji232, "Junior" went to Mizzou.
Okay, I just made that up. But Mizzou still sucks.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
by dtpollitt on May 25, 2009 6:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Isn't that actress the one who was killed in that skiing accident
a few months ago? Or am I crazy?
It is okay to be critical of your team. It doesn't make you a dumb fan or a bad fan.
by nji232 on May 25, 2009 6:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No Emma Thompson
is still alive and badass. I love her.
by Allie on May 25, 2009 6:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Okay
So I am crazy
It is okay to be critical of your team. It doesn't make you a dumb fan or a bad fan.
by nji232 on May 25, 2009 6:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
But she does kinda look like
the actress you’re thinking of.
But for the life of me I cannot remember her name.
by Allie on May 25, 2009 6:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Natasha Richardson.
Liam Neeson’s wife.
"I don’t really play baseball, I feel it." -- Milton Bradley
by drewishdrewid on May 25, 2009 7:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Also
Mizzou made another Elite 8 yesterday, this time in softball. We also played in our fifth Big 12 championship game, but lost.
It is okay to be critical of your team. It doesn't make you a dumb fan or a bad fan.
by nji232 on May 25, 2009 6:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Enjoy 'em while you can!
2009-2010 will be ours!!
That is, if we can stop Zach Robinson, Colt McCoy, and Sam Bradford. Basketball, that’s ours.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
by dtpollitt on May 25, 2009 7:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Colt is going to win the Heisman
my prediction
baseball is a game of outs......pop out, ground out, line out, pitch out, strike out, fly out, and Fox and Bud's favorite black out
by Cubbie-Tim on May 25, 2009 7:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's fine.
I’ll take the Men’s Basketball NCAA 2010 National Championship.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
by dtpollitt on May 25, 2009 7:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm calling Tebow
His team will win the MNC or the BCS or whatever it’s called
by LT on May 25, 2009 7:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
All I care to add to that is
OU SUCKS!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=tLsw79LJZN0
www.youtube.com/watch?v=U7_OGWACKbA
baseball is a game of outs......pop out, ground out, line out, pitch out, strike out, fly out, and Fox and Bud's favorite black out
by Cubbie-Tim on May 25, 2009 7:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
best of luck with ASU
at least thats who I think they play.
by AzCubfan24 on May 25, 2009 7:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
he would be using Manny's drugs
baseball is a game of outs......pop out, ground out, line out, pitch out, strike out, fly out, and Fox and Bud's favorite black out
by Cubbie-Tim on May 25, 2009 6:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I am so ready for a Cub drubbing of the Buccos.
The lineup is due to break out. Maholm is due to get his ERA rocked back to his career levels.
Derrek Lee is good.
by DGU on May 25, 2009 6:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Miles actually hits LHs.
Even this lineup can do it.
Derrek Lee is good.
by DGU on May 25, 2009 7:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mr T.
is the 7th inning stretch singer today?
o.0
"I don’t really play baseball, I feel it." -- Milton Bradley
by drewishdrewid on May 25, 2009 6:59 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
seriously?
nothing like a B A Baracus sighting to spice up the bats.
by AzCubfan24 on May 25, 2009 7:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Marmol's out til Wed.
Some BS about his first born. Bush league.
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
by Reddevil on May 25, 2009 7:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
He shouldn't be
allowed to be with his wife when she is having their child?
by sue369 on May 25, 2009 7:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hope that Reddevil
was being sarcastic when he said
Some BS about his first born. Bush league.
baseball is a game of outs......pop out, ground out, line out, pitch out, strike out, fly out, and Fox and Bud's favorite black out
by Cubbie-Tim on May 25, 2009 7:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Easy guys...
I do honestly think that the birth of one’s child is a legit excuse.
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
by Reddevil on May 25, 2009 7:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I figured as much
baseball is a game of outs......pop out, ground out, line out, pitch out, strike out, fly out, and Fox and Bud's favorite black out
by Cubbie-Tim on May 25, 2009 7:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Im not sure if ive got mental problems or not.....
but I laugh my hiney off everytime I see the SNY commercial with Keith Hernandez and his moustache.
by AzCubfan24 on May 25, 2009 7:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
My eyes.. my eyes.....
Are those hats ugly or what?
by LT on May 25, 2009 7:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
if we score 12
and throw a perfect game, do we keep the hats?
baseball is a game of outs......pop out, ground out, line out, pitch out, strike out, fly out, and Fox and Bud's favorite black out
by Cubbie-Tim on May 25, 2009 7:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's what
they represent that we can live with it for one game.
by sue369 on May 25, 2009 7:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hate to disagree...
Have teams wear hats in honor of a specific Army or Marine unit. Air Force squadron. or Navy ship, something related to the team’s city, not terribly done cookie cutter hats.
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by Chris Dobbertean on May 25, 2009 7:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is also something that could be used...
to honor forgotten veterans and teach kids something important. Make the meaning of national holidays real to them.
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by Chris Dobbertean on May 25, 2009 7:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I can live
with what they represent. If you feel differently send your suggestion to MLB. They may like it.
by sue369 on May 25, 2009 7:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Morgan fans. 1 out.
"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 May 25, 2009 7:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Where the heck is the game thread??
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
by dtpollitt on May 25, 2009 7:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Since when does that happen??
What is this, BCB circa 2007?
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
by dtpollitt on May 25, 2009 7:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I dunno but that's
what Al has posted in the pregame thread.
by sue369 on May 25, 2009 7:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ok, I thought I missed something
Glad I’m not the only one
by chitownhawkeye on May 25, 2009 7:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
ROLL CALL! WHO'S ALL HERE??
I feel wrong doing this in the pre-game thread…but any-whoooooo
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
by dtpollitt on May 25, 2009 7:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm here
may not be able to stay though
by chitownhawkeye on May 25, 2009 7:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
g'day all
by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on May 25, 2009 7:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
g'day mate! how ya' doin'?
"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 May 25, 2009 7:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
not bad
need a Cubs win today though.. need it bad..
by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on May 25, 2009 7:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Here!
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by Chris Dobbertean on May 25, 2009 7:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Umm...here, I guess
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
by Clutch16 on May 25, 2009 7:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
cmon now, Im gonna need a bit more than that from you tonight!
by AzCubfan24 on May 25, 2009 7:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm on my phone, and not nearly drunk enough to be confident yet
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
by Clutch16 on May 25, 2009 7:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yo
"I don’t really play baseball, I feel it." -- Milton Bradley
by drewishdrewid on May 25, 2009 7:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
What up dood.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
by dtpollitt on May 25, 2009 7:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
with tha
d to the o to the o to the d!
"I don’t really play baseball, I feel it." -- Milton Bradley
by drewishdrewid on May 25, 2009 7:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
here?
baseball is a game of outs......pop out, ground out, line out, pitch out, strike out, fly out, and Fox and Bud's favorite black out
by Cubbie-Tim on May 25, 2009 7:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
there?
"I don’t really play baseball, I feel it." -- Milton Bradley
by drewishdrewid on May 25, 2009 7:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
nowhere
baseball is a game of outs......pop out, ground out, line out, pitch out, strike out, fly out, and Fox and Bud's favorite black out
by Cubbie-Tim on May 25, 2009 7:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
What is real? How do you define it?
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
by dtpollitt on May 25, 2009 7:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
with hangovers?
baseball is a game of outs......pop out, ground out, line out, pitch out, strike out, fly out, and Fox and Bud's favorite black out
by Cubbie-Tim on May 25, 2009 7:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
From THE MATRIX...
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
by dtpollitt on May 25, 2009 7:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm late
but here
This line from a movie, television show or other piece of popular culture pretty much sums up my entire personality.
by ScottieG33 on May 25, 2009 8:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
hehehehehehehehehe
Pat said “strokes it foul”
by Emelie on May 25, 2009 7:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
cmon now, get your mind out of the gutter!
by AzCubfan24 on May 25, 2009 7:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don't we all get a little excited over the word "stroke"? It's just normal :-)
"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 May 25, 2009 7:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Down 1-0...
and 5 guys in the lineup hitting under .210.
I’m hopeful.
"I'm gonna make you cry...I'm gonna make you cry and dip my cookie in your tears!!!"
by mutleyil on May 25, 2009 7:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm hoping Lou
“asked” them to step up, as we have to send somebody down or away soon, right?
by chitownhawkeye on May 25, 2009 7:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
"I don’t really play baseball, I feel it." -- Milton Bradley
by drewishdrewid on May 25, 2009 7:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
hi, Sue!
"I don’t really play baseball, I feel it." -- Milton Bradley
by drewishdrewid on May 25, 2009 7:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well look who's here
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
by Clutch16 on May 25, 2009 7:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
couldn't stay away
I’ve changed my avatar and built a brand-new computer. No where to go but up.
"I don’t really play baseball, I feel it." -- Milton Bradley
by drewishdrewid on May 25, 2009 7:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is that a Brewer? : P
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
by Clutch16 on May 25, 2009 7:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
that
is Max, pitching his first K. :D
"I don’t really play baseball, I feel it." -- Milton Bradley
by drewishdrewid on May 25, 2009 7:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
as a Brewer
baseball is a game of outs......pop out, ground out, line out, pitch out, strike out, fly out, and Fox and Bud's favorite black out
by Cubbie-Tim on May 25, 2009 7:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yes, yes
a WESTDALE Brewer.
"I don’t really play baseball, I feel it." -- Milton Bradley
by drewishdrewid on May 25, 2009 7:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i thought he was a Brewer
to work on his 007 skills as a spy while playing baseball
baseball is a game of outs......pop out, ground out, line out, pitch out, strike out, fly out, and Fox and Bud's favorite black out
by Cubbie-Tim on May 25, 2009 7:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
it's not exactly difficult
to sneak up on Prince Fielder. Just don’t disguise yourself as a donut.
"I don’t really play baseball, I feel it." -- Milton Bradley
by drewishdrewid on May 25, 2009 7:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
TRAITOR!
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
by dtpollitt on May 25, 2009 7:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
he was drafted!
"I don’t really play baseball, I feel it." -- Milton Bradley
by drewishdrewid on May 25, 2009 7:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Welcome back Drew!
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by Chris Dobbertean on May 25, 2009 7:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thankee, Sai.
"I don’t really play baseball, I feel it." -- Milton Bradley
by drewishdrewid on May 25, 2009 7:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
bout frickin time Drew
baseball is a game of outs......pop out, ground out, line out, pitch out, strike out, fly out, and Fox and Bud's favorite black out
by Cubbie-Tim on May 25, 2009 7:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
it's only
twenty after 7.
"I don’t really play baseball, I feel it." -- Milton Bradley
by drewishdrewid on May 25, 2009 7:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
and three loses later?
baseball is a game of outs......pop out, ground out, line out, pitch out, strike out, fly out, and Fox and Bud's favorite black out
by Cubbie-Tim on May 25, 2009 7:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
hiya, Emelie!
had any utility guys… visit lately?
"I don’t really play baseball, I feel it." -- Milton Bradley
by drewishdrewid on May 25, 2009 7:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
lol... yep about to schedule computer geeks ;-D
by Emelie on May 25, 2009 7:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh-HO!
I can tell you a thing or two about computer geeks.
"I don’t really play baseball, I feel it." -- Milton Bradley
by drewishdrewid on May 25, 2009 7:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I have appliance
guy coming in tomorrow. ;-)
by sue369 on May 25, 2009 7:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He better bring
my new fridge. My husband wants the new TV.
by sue369 on May 25, 2009 7:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
is the TV
inside the fridge?
"I don’t really play baseball, I feel it." -- Milton Bradley
by drewishdrewid on May 25, 2009 7:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I've seen those at Best Buy
they have them in the door… Cool
by LT on May 25, 2009 7:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No, it's (the TV)
for our new addition and the fridge is for my kitchen.
by sue369 on May 25, 2009 7:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
They just showed a kid...
holding a “Hit It Here” sign in foul territory. Hope your wrong kid…
"I'm gonna make you cry...I'm gonna make you cry and dip my cookie in your tears!!!"
by mutleyil on May 25, 2009 7:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
good long AB by Sori here
by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on May 25, 2009 7:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
and draws the walk!
12 pitches… me likey
by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on May 25, 2009 7:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nice AB by Sori...
very leadoff hittet like…
"I'm gonna make you cry...I'm gonna make you cry and dip my cookie in your tears!!!"
by mutleyil on May 25, 2009 7:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
10 pitches already
nice at bat. If nothing else, let’s try to get into the bullpen
by chitownhawkeye on May 25, 2009 7:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
How many pitches for Maholm?
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
by Clutch16 on May 25, 2009 7:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
12 in that AB
"I'm gonna make you cry...I'm gonna make you cry and dip my cookie in your tears!!!"
by mutleyil on May 25, 2009 7:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sori walks after 12 pitches already for Maholm.
"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 May 25, 2009 7:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
And *red* hats?!?
What are we, Commies?
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
by Clutch16 on May 25, 2009 7:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Phillies?
baseball is a game of outs......pop out, ground out, line out, pitch out, strike out, fly out, and Fox and Bud's favorite black out
by Cubbie-Tim on May 25, 2009 7:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Close enough
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
by Clutch16 on May 25, 2009 7:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
sounds like I'm glad
…I can’t see the game for once.. lol
by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on May 25, 2009 7:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
just scroll up
you can see the hat. Bleah.
"I don’t really play baseball, I feel it." -- Milton Bradley
by drewishdrewid on May 25, 2009 7:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah
I can live with it. But still.
"I don’t really play baseball, I feel it." -- Milton Bradley
by drewishdrewid on May 25, 2009 7:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
that's just..
wrong!
by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on May 25, 2009 7:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Scales got ill from Lee?
baseball is a game of outs......pop out, ground out, line out, pitch out, strike out, fly out, and Fox and Bud's favorite black out
by Cubbie-Tim on May 25, 2009 7:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
They need...
to stop making out!
"I'm gonna make you cry...I'm gonna make you cry and dip my cookie in your tears!!!"
by mutleyil on May 25, 2009 7:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i know that team chemistry is important
but how close is too close?
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by Cubbie-Tim on May 25, 2009 7:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Soriano
scores on Theriot’s double!
A HIT AND RUN!
"I don’t really play baseball, I feel it." -- Milton Bradley
by drewishdrewid on May 25, 2009 7:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
they scoring that as a double?
or an error?
by chitownhawkeye on May 25, 2009 7:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Any word on this?
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
by Clutch16 on May 25, 2009 7:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
it was ruled a three pitch walk
baseball is a game of outs......pop out, ground out, line out, pitch out, strike out, fly out, and Fox and Bud's favorite black out
by Cubbie-Tim on May 25, 2009 7:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
And a Technical Balk?
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
by Clutch16 on May 25, 2009 7:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
1-1!!!
Were keeping the red hats!!!!!!!!
by AzCubfan24 on May 25, 2009 7:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
TIE GAME!!!!
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by Chris Dobbertean on May 25, 2009 7:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Riot double!
1-1!
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
by Clutch16 on May 25, 2009 7:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
two good Abs
baseball is a game of outs......pop out, ground out, line out, pitch out, strike out, fly out, and Fox and Bud's favorite black out
by Cubbie-Tim on May 25, 2009 7:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
wow a rally!
I'm a lefty, maybe Lou should give me a shot for a position in the bullpen!!
by Chanman25 on May 25, 2009 7:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
The Riot
comes through!
yes yes… wakey wakey Cub bats!
by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on May 25, 2009 7:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
As much as I despise Milton Bradley...
…I was just perusing his stats on FanGraphs and two items really stick out during this 2009 campaign.
First, his BAbip, which for a typical player should hover around .290, is at .203 this year. Milton is not a typical player; his BAbip should be higher. Batting average on balls in play (minus home runs) helps account for how “lucky” or “unlucky” a player is when getting up to bat: Maybe the defense is making great plays, or a real fast player (like Ichiro) can beat out hard choppers, or, as I may suggest with Milton, he’s got a great “batter’s eye”, and is able to drive to ball to greener pastures, where defensive players are not.
In 2009, like I said, Milton is hitting a .203; his career BAbip is .322, and last year it was a ridiculously high .396. According to an article by THT, the most unlucky player in 2008 was Brandon Inge, and his BAbip versus xBAbip was .063. By comparison, Milton is over .100 points lower than his career average. Needless to say, Milton Bradley’s BAbip will start to rise!
Second, and less cool, Milton isn’t hitting line drives. He’s hitting a hellva more ground balls and infield fly balls.
Career vs. 2009:
Line drives: 21.0% vs. 13.9%
Ground balls: 45.5% vs. 51.4%
Infield fly balls: 11.6% vs. 24.0%
Obviously he needs to drive the ball more.
That is all, I’m done like Milton Bradley for the month.
Dan
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
by dtpollitt on May 25, 2009 7:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
He just hit a ground ball, btw.
"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 May 25, 2009 7:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I timed my post during his AB...hoping it would spark him.
Apparently not.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
by dtpollitt on May 25, 2009 7:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bradley
broken bat. Thrown out at first. Riot doesn’t run.
"I don’t really play baseball, I feel it." -- Milton Bradley
by drewishdrewid on May 25, 2009 7:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
well...at least Bradley made contact..
I'm a lefty, maybe Lou should give me a shot for a position in the bullpen!!
by Chanman25 on May 25, 2009 7:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Dirty Sanchez keeps Riot close to the bag
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
by Clutch16 on May 25, 2009 7:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
are there more broken bats this season
and can that be a problem to our “big boppers” and why their stats are not where we expect them? Is it plausible, that some broken bat weak grounder might have been a double in the gap if the bat didnt snap?
baseball is a game of outs......pop out, ground out, line out, pitch out, strike out, fly out, and Fox and Bud's favorite black out
by Cubbie-Tim on May 25, 2009 7:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Is the dog ate my homework next on the excuse list for some of you?!?
Awww, come on guys, it's so simple maybe you need a refresher course. It's all ball bearings ...
by BLou on May 25, 2009 7:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
WTF Blou
get a life please. I asked a simple question, not making an excuse. You really have issues, and maybe slamming your head in a steel door for a few hours will help you.
baseball is a game of outs......pop out, ground out, line out, pitch out, strike out, fly out, and Fox and Bud's favorite black out
by Cubbie-Tim on May 25, 2009 7:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm not the one who said broken bats might explain why the Cubs aren't hitting
Awww, come on guys, it's so simple maybe you need a refresher course. It's all ball bearings ...
by BLou on May 25, 2009 7:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i am not saying its an excuse
but, for the blind (like you) the amount of broken bats does seem up this year (so i asked) and I was not saying that is why they are not producing, but it could have an affect. Not that I expect you to ever use common sense, that would be asking a lot.
baseball is a game of outs......pop out, ground out, line out, pitch out, strike out, fly out, and Fox and Bud's favorite black out
by Cubbie-Tim on May 25, 2009 7:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ref's caused that ground out
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
by Reddevil on May 25, 2009 7:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh, Ryan.
I see some things never change.
"I don’t really play baseball, I feel it." -- Milton Bradley
by drewishdrewid on May 25, 2009 7:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
My friend who's visiting is an LSU fan...
He just said the same thing.
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by Chris Dobbertean on May 25, 2009 7:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
WTF RIOT
IDIOT
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
by dtpollitt on May 25, 2009 7:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I can't believe that. The ball was in front of him, and he was on 2nd base.
"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 May 25, 2009 7:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
No excuse
for that. Just not thinking. Unless he thought there were two outs.
In which case…just not thinking.
by chitownhawkeye on May 25, 2009 7:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Little league...
baserunning right there…
"I'm gonna make you cry...I'm gonna make you cry and dip my cookie in your tears!!!"
by mutleyil on May 25, 2009 7:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Now GEO will get a single...
and the Theriot mistake will bite us…
"I'm gonna make you cry...I'm gonna make you cry and dip my cookie in your tears!!!"
by mutleyil on May 25, 2009 7:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I beg to differ
Max knows when to stay at second and when to run!
"I don’t really play baseball, I feel it." -- Milton Bradley
by drewishdrewid on May 25, 2009 7:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Very true...
I apologize to all Little Leauguers I might have offended…
"I'm gonna make you cry...I'm gonna make you cry and dip my cookie in your tears!!!"
by mutleyil on May 25, 2009 7:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fonty
accepts your apology.. :P
by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on May 25, 2009 7:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Looks like
more than a few empty seats tonight.
by sue369 on May 25, 2009 7:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Lots of rain in the area tonight
Awww, come on guys, it's so simple maybe you need a refresher course. It's all ball bearings ...
by BLou on May 25, 2009 7:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Doesn't look
like it’s raining at the game.
by sue369 on May 25, 2009 7:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cardinal sin...
Don’t make the second out at 3B. And if the ball is in front of you, stay put. If it’s behind you, go for it. That ball was well hit and in front of him. No business going to 3B there.
Hopefully Soto gets a 2B (or better) and makes it irrelevant.
by SouthernCub on May 25, 2009 7:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Or I guess Soto getting out would do the same thing...
but that’s less fun. Let’s get an extra base hit here, Soto!
by SouthernCub on May 25, 2009 7:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You're wrong
It was obviously a mistake, but the “cardinal sin” is making the first/third out at 3rd
by Poloplaya14 on May 25, 2009 7:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i thougt
cardinal rule was to always hit the cut off man
baseball is a game of outs......pop out, ground out, line out, pitch out, strike out, fly out, and Fox and Bud's favorite black out
by Cubbie-Tim on May 25, 2009 7:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Never
get into a land war in Asia.
"I don’t really play baseball, I feel it." -- Milton Bradley
by drewishdrewid on May 25, 2009 7:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cardinal sin vs cardinal rule
Two different things.
But I did goof on the cardinal sin.
by SouthernCub on May 25, 2009 7:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You're right... my bad. Scratch that title
And focus instead on the baserunning blunder.
by SouthernCub on May 25, 2009 7:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, but SouthernCub was 100% correct in saying that if the ball is hit in front of you, don't run.
(Unless you’re forced).
"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 May 25, 2009 7:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I still can't believe we scored a run in the first inning.
This is incredible. At this rate…
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
by dtpollitt on May 25, 2009 7:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
If we can stay this patient
we’ll get him out of here in the third. Good to see a little patience again.
by chitownhawkeye on May 25, 2009 7:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Geo BB
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
by Clutch16 on May 25, 2009 7:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
MR. T!
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by Chris Dobbertean on May 25, 2009 7:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Good Baserunning
It is not just about avoiding outs. TheRiot missed a perfect chance to get to third on the grounder up the middle by Bradley. It was a bit or a liner but right at him so there was no need to freeze.
Wow, just wow. While I was writing this, TheRiot decided to go on a bad opportunity to get there. I have not been convinced he is a bad baserunner although the evidence is mounting. I think he is getting scared in his decision making.
by WhistlerWilliams on May 25, 2009 7:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I think the bloop shot by Bradley caught him off guard...
looked better hit coming off the bat and Theriot didn’t want to risk getting doubled off.
by SouthernCub on May 25, 2009 7:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Luckily for Theriot, the blunder became irrelevant.
still dumb.
by SouthernCub on May 25, 2009 7:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Good first inning.
Hope they keep it up and score more runs!
by Cubbiegoon on May 25, 2009 7:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
where is Dome?
"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." --Alvin Dark
by preachermancubsfan on May 25, 2009 7:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
sitting
Uncle Cliff is playing instead.
"I don’t really play baseball, I feel it." -- Milton Bradley
by drewishdrewid on May 25, 2009 7:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hoff FO7
Personally, I blame everyone here who has the ability to copy-n-paste
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
by Clutch16 on May 25, 2009 7:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
34 pitches...
for Maholm. Hope we keep the pressure on…
"I'm gonna make you cry...I'm gonna make you cry and dip my cookie in your tears!!!"
by mutleyil on May 25, 2009 7:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Got to say, those red caps are disconcerting. I keep thinking I'm watching a Cardinals or Phils game.
by yajohn on May 25, 2009 7:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Not really working with the blue undershirt sleeves, are they?
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
by Clutch16 on May 25, 2009 7:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
If they keep turning DP's like that, I don't care what it looks like.
by yajohn on May 25, 2009 7:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
+1
baseball is a game of outs......pop out, ground out, line out, pitch out, strike out, fly out, and Fox and Bud's favorite black out
by Cubbie-Tim on May 25, 2009 7:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I am actually here
Only for a little while. Haven’t been on much this year because it stinks in threads on my iPhone. I turned my Internet off, kinds regretting it now. Haven’t missed a game though!!
"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." --Alvin Dark
by preachermancubsfan on May 25, 2009 7:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Perfect timing 6-4-3
Welcome!
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
by Clutch16 on May 25, 2009 7:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I get on here and read ALS previews and recaps
Read most fanposts…the mobile bcb is real friendly for iPhone, if you just want to read. Just terrible for posting.
At any rate, good to talk to you all also!!
"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." --Alvin Dark
by preachermancubsfan on May 25, 2009 7:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
On the blackberry the mobile BCB has not posting capability at all.
"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 May 25, 2009 7:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
mobile bcb has no posting ability as yet
by Emelie on May 25, 2009 7:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I know...
Killed me during the NCAAs when I was at games or at bars to watch games. But the capability is coming.
Visit bloggingthebracket.com, SBNation's bracketology/hoops rambling site!
by Chris Dobbertean on May 25, 2009 7:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's what I thought.
I’d rather have an iPhone, but work gives me a free blackberry.
"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 May 25, 2009 7:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Glad you could
be here tonight. I’ve wondered where you have been.
by sue369 on May 25, 2009 7:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I didn't jump
Just a promotion at work, school, and no Internet lol
"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." --Alvin Dark
by preachermancubsfan on May 25, 2009 7:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hi everyone
I decided to take a much needed 24 hour break from all things cubs for 24 hours and it was a good thing. Went to see Angels and Demons, wrote some Bones fanfiction and spent time with family. I said if anyone said Cubs to me they were dead. It was a good thing.
Jay is our Quarterback. I REPEAT JAY IS OUR QUARTERBACK. Did I mention we have a Quarterback who happens to be named Jay?.
by puckishcubsfan on May 25, 2009 7:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Took Sunday off
Well, I listened until the Pads scored. Then I sighed and read.
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
by Clutch16 on May 25, 2009 7:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
somehow I think Mr T singing TMOTTBG will not be a good thing
by Emelie on May 25, 2009 7:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
awwww.. lol
But did you hear Pat saying he was gonna start lifting weights so HE could make $3000/day working as a bodyguard?
by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on May 25, 2009 7:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Shorn Miles looks weird
Same result, tho
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
by Clutch16 on May 25, 2009 7:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
He came in with a .204 BA. Just sayin'
"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 May 25, 2009 7:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm not saying I expect much
I’d say something witty about Miles here, but I just can’t. Pepe LePew, was it?
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
by Clutch16 on May 25, 2009 7:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I know..
didn’t you see MB and Freel watching him enviously??
by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on May 25, 2009 7:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
LMAO. Best joke I've heard tonight.
"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 May 25, 2009 7:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Can we trade Aaron Miles to Hollywood for Mr. T?
I think Mr. T. might have a better BA, and he’d just yell at the grounders to stay in the infield.
"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 May 25, 2009 7:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
a better BA
lol
by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on May 25, 2009 7:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Puns always appreciated
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
by Clutch16 on May 25, 2009 7:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Insert pity the fool joke here
"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." --Alvin Dark
by preachermancubsfan on May 25, 2009 7:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
that commits another TOOTBLAN
put some fear into TheRiot…
by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on May 25, 2009 7:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
seeing as Mr T lives in Chicago
dont see why Miles goes to Hollywood.
baseball is a game of outs......pop out, ground out, line out, pitch out, strike out, fly out, and Fox and Bud's favorite black out
by Cubbie-Tim on May 25, 2009 7:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
To get him away from our team!!! LOL
"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." --Alvin Dark
by preachermancubsfan on May 25, 2009 7:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mr. T lives in Chicago, not out here in LA LA land...
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on May 25, 2009 7:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
JIMMY!!
baseball is a game of outs......pop out, ground out, line out, pitch out, strike out, fly out, and Fox and Bud's favorite black out
by Cubbie-Tim on May 25, 2009 7:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
TIMMY!
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on May 25, 2009 7:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
so the IMMY's
know Mr T is not in California…scary
baseball is a game of outs......pop out, ground out, line out, pitch out, strike out, fly out, and Fox and Bud's favorite black out
by Cubbie-Tim on May 25, 2009 7:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, Jimmy. It's Barrington, right? I have a friend whose family lives in Barrington.
They didn’t like the “tree” thing…when Mr. T. nuked all the trees around him.
"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 May 25, 2009 7:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
everytime i see someone cutting down a tree
I say that they are playing Mr T, and it is funny how few people remember (or know about) that
baseball is a game of outs......pop out, ground out, line out, pitch out, strike out, fly out, and Fox and Bud's favorite black out
by Cubbie-Tim on May 25, 2009 7:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yo, Jimmay!
"I don’t really play baseball, I feel it." -- Milton Bradley
by drewishdrewid on May 25, 2009 7:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Another video review coming up in the Mets game....
Reviews coming fast and furious now.
by AzCubfan24 on May 25, 2009 7:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
no Gameday audio
anyone still have it or is it just me??
by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on May 25, 2009 7:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
yeah
but back on for me now
by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on May 25, 2009 7:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
"I don’t really play baseball, I feel it." -- Milton Bradley
by drewishdrewid on May 25, 2009 7:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
er?
"I don’t really play baseball, I feel it." -- Milton Bradley
by drewishdrewid on May 25, 2009 7:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I enjoyed it...
"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." --Alvin Dark
by preachermancubsfan on May 25, 2009 7:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Think the fail is on my computer being so slow
“K” didn’t show up until a guy was on base, then the hit
by chitownhawkeye on May 25, 2009 8:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
er?
"I don’t really play baseball, I feel it." -- Milton Bradley
by drewishdrewid on May 25, 2009 7:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
you should get that for the misses
I'm a lefty, maybe Lou should give me a shot for a position in the bullpen!!
by Chanman25 on May 25, 2009 7:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I kind of like those Red Caps..
I'm a lefty, maybe Lou should give me a shot for a position in the bullpen!!
by Chanman25 on May 25, 2009 7:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Me too, but I think we are the only 2
by AzCubfan24 on May 25, 2009 7:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Me three
"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." --Alvin Dark
by preachermancubsfan on May 25, 2009 7:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
McClouth
hit in the foot.
"I don’t really play baseball, I feel it." -- Milton Bradley
by drewishdrewid on May 25, 2009 7:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
or knee.
"I don’t really play baseball, I feel it." -- Milton Bradley
by drewishdrewid on May 25, 2009 7:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
somewhere between the hip and the toe
on the leg
baseball is a game of outs......pop out, ground out, line out, pitch out, strike out, fly out, and Fox and Bud's favorite black out
by Cubbie-Tim on May 25, 2009 7:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
AUGH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
what is going on with this team?
baseball is a game of outs......pop out, ground out, line out, pitch out, strike out, fly out, and Fox and Bud's favorite black out
by Cubbie-Tim on May 25, 2009 7:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
TWSS
baseball is a game of outs......pop out, ground out, line out, pitch out, strike out, fly out, and Fox and Bud's favorite black out
by Cubbie-Tim on May 25, 2009 7:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not even gonna bother with it
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
by Clutch16 on May 25, 2009 7:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
cmon demp
get under control
Oh Baby!
by cubswgnrocks on May 25, 2009 7:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Isn't there a rule...
where the batter at least has to TRY to get out of the way of a pitch? Thought I heard that somewhere…
"I'm gonna make you cry...I'm gonna make you cry and dip my cookie in your tears!!!"
by mutleyil on May 25, 2009 7:59 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Need to get out of a jam here..
getting behind big early probably isn’t the best thing for the team’s psyche.
A K or a DP would be nice here.
by SouthernCub on May 25, 2009 7:59 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Sometimes he does that.
"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 May 25, 2009 8:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
walk
2-1 Pirates
"I don’t really play baseball, I feel it." -- Milton Bradley
by drewishdrewid on May 25, 2009 8:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
well shitburger...
I'm a lefty, maybe Lou should give me a shot for a position in the bullpen!!
by Chanman25 on May 25, 2009 8:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Just great
He can’t find anything
by chitownhawkeye on May 25, 2009 8:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
he can find the ball zone
now just needs to locate the strike zone
baseball is a game of outs......pop out, ground out, line out, pitch out, strike out, fly out, and Fox and Bud's favorite black out
by Cubbie-Tim on May 25, 2009 8:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
normally I'd say one out of two ain't bad
But not so much
by chitownhawkeye on May 25, 2009 8:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Did someone tell Dempster...
this was a Playoff game?
"I'm gonna make you cry...I'm gonna make you cry and dip my cookie in your tears!!!"
by mutleyil on May 25, 2009 8:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I laughed.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
by dtpollitt on May 25, 2009 8:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
and another one.
"I don’t really play baseball, I feel it." -- Milton Bradley
by drewishdrewid on May 25, 2009 8:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
c'mon Demp
throw strikes!!!!!!!!
by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on May 25, 2009 8:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Old school Dempster here so far...
No control. He’s got to find his command soon, or it is going to be a really short night for him.
by SouthernCub on May 25, 2009 8:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm out...
Might be back later
"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." --Alvin Dark
by preachermancubsfan on May 25, 2009 8:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
He's overthrowing
95mph is out of his comfort zone
by Poloplaya14 on May 25, 2009 8:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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