DeWayne Wise For The AL All-Star Team: Cubs vs. Dodgers, Sunday 5/31, 7:05 CT
by Al Yellon on May 31, 2009 5:00 PM CDT
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PrintUsually this sort of thing is the province of blogs like this one, but Daily Herald sportswriter Lindsey Willhite today promotes voting for players who will hurt their league, depending on which Chicago team you're a fan of, and for the right reason -- because this game shouldn't be used to determine home field for the All-Star Game. Acknowledging that it's a "colossal waste of time - yet so much fun to contemplate and complete", he writes:
Let's mess with Major League Baseball's decree, now in its seventh year, to award the homefield advantage in the World Series to the league that wins the All-Star Game.
First, let's acknowledge there already are some partners in this enjoyable crime, such as members of The Sons of Sam Horn, the signature blog for Red Sox Nation. They launched a campaign last month to get Washington outfielder Lastings Milledge voted to the National League's starting lineup.
The joke? Milledge isn't even in the big leagues as he's struggling to hit .250 for Class AAA Syracuse.
Willhite lists players that Cubs fans should vote for, particularly for the White Sox' DeWayne Wise, who has played in eight games this year due to injury (5-for-23, all singles). I'm all for this; let's join in. Here's the online voting link. You can vote 25 times per valid email address. You can get an unlimited supply of valid email addresses here.
The Cubs will pass the million mark in home attendance today; through yesterday total attendance is 987,663, an average of 39,506 for the 25 dates. Both of those numbers rank sixth in MLB (behind the Yankees, Dodgers, Phillies, Angels and Cardinals), but the Cubs have played to 96.1% of capacity, second only to the Red Sox (101.6%).
As reported on yesterday's telecast, the beleaguered, battered Gatorade dispenser in the Cubs dugout will be removed after the homestand is over:
The Pepsi service technician who came out to fix the dispenser twice last week -- after a wayward punch by Ryan Dempster on Monday and Carlos Zambrano's bat-whacking episode on Wednesday -- will be glad to hear the news. He thought he might be on call the rest of the season.
On the other hand, maybe this isn't such a great idea. We hope no Cubs players get angry enough that they feel the need to take a bat to something. But if they do and there's no Gatorade dispenser... well, better put a helmet on Larry Rothschild (who just barely missed getting whacked by Z last Wednesday).
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Eric Milton. Seriously, Eric Milton? The guy who hadn't won a game since 2006 until last week? The guy who has a career ERA of 5.00 in 1567.2 innings with 266 HR allowed? Good. Maybe the Cubs can tee off on him. The last time he pitched in Wrigley Field was September 13, 2005. The Cubs won that game, although Milton threw fairly well. I post that link not for reference -- because there's only one Cub from that starting eight, Derrek Lee, who will play tonight -- but for your amusement at looking at the lineup. I suggested yesterday resting Alfonso Soriano, but he is 6-for-12 lifetime vs. Milton.
Sean Marshall has two career starts vs. LA, both in 2006; here's the last one, from September 12, 2006. Only Brad Ausmus, the Dodgers' backup catcher, has more than six career AB vs. Sean (from his days in Houston, no doubt). Sean did make two decent relief appearances in last year's NLDS vs. the Dodgers, but perhaps that series should be left where it belongs, in the history books.
This is one of the games you'll want to mute your TV, if only so you don't throw a brick through it at Joe Morgan. Most of today's games should be over by now; here is today's MLB.com Mediacenter anyway.
Baseball-reference.com game preview
Overflow comment threads will post today at 8 pm, 9 pm and 9:45 pm CDT.
Discuss amongst yourselves.
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I have done my part.
You’re welcome, Mr. Wise. You too, Commissioner.
"I'll never forget how I felt last October." ~Kosuke Fukudome
if managers want to win the all star game
shouldn’t they play their better players 5-7 innings?
guys get yanked after 3-4. and dan uggla comes in.
my guess
If the Z list all starts get selected they aren’t showing up. Its a funny thought but its not going to happen.
Milton pitches vs the Cubs several times in 2006
4/13
5/31
9/17
Or have you blocked out the 2006 season?
For some reason I have a memory of him nearly no-hitting the Cubs at some point when he pitched for the Reds, but my memory is apparently pretty faulty.
Some people have 3 layers, like pie. Blog Blog Blog
EDIT
Those three games I listed were starts he had in Wrigley
Some people have 3 layers, like pie. Blog Blog Blog
Milton's near no-no
Was as with Philadelphia in 2004. Grudz led off the game with a walk before being doubled off as Milton was subsequently perfect until the top of the 9th. If memory serves, that first hit probably should have been ruled an error.
Ouch, there's a good reason why I forgot details of that game
We broke up the no-hitter in the 9th and tied the game only to see Hawkins blow it in the 9th. Ah, the 2004 Cubs
Some people have 3 layers, like pie. Blog Blog Blog
I was there and it was not any fun
Glanville misplayed a ball in the 9th and after that Milton fell apart more or less.
Not a good idea to diss an opposing pitcher this side of Tom Gorzalonny who is now back up. Oh please let him get a start
against the Cubs.
"I daydream just like everybody else, I just do it with my body facing the field, so everybody thinks I'm paying attention."- Greg Maddux
by Doggie Stalker on May 31, 2009 5:48 PM CDT up reply actions
LET'S GET SOME RUNS!
Seriously, let’s tee of early and often and put this game in the win column by the 6th inning (making playing the last 3 1/2 innings a formality.
(Note the use of the apostrophe in “let’s”, as in Let’s Play Two"… ;)
Go Green! Go White! GO STATE!
King Leonidas: Spartans! What is your profession?
Spartans: HA-OOH! HA-OOH! HA-OOH!
Given how garbage-y we looked
coming into this series, I figured we’d be lucky to split.
And we have a chance to win. Thats really cool. :-)
Also, sunburn hurts. Esp when its your ear. Ow.
What a concept on the All-Star Game
I wonder if anyone else ever thought about that . . . .
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on May 31, 2009 5:23 PM CDT reply actions
actually it was posted here
to vote a horrific AL 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 me, actually
I guess I should have included the sarcasm sign.
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on May 31, 2009 5:36 PM CDT up reply actions
I too posted the idea
so hgh fives I guess
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
smart idea Tim!
"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 31, 2009 5:45 PM CDT up reply actions
Bleah!
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on May 31, 2009 7:41 PM CDT up reply actions
Woo-Hoo
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on May 31, 2009 7:40 PM CDT up reply actions
That game you linked to in 2005
Was actually Theriot’s major league debut.
"The finish line is just the start of the next race."
I'm NOT being negative
But Al, I feel like every time you make a pregame post about a pitcher we should beat, he throws a gem! :)
Plus Sean Marshall doesn’t get the run support he deserves. If he did I think it’s safe to say he’d have 5+ wins on his resume.
But regardless I feel good about today, Cubs are going to win. I’m 15-4 in Cubs games this year I’ve seen in CT. That’s a good sign!
So I think I'm addicted to the Truelook Live Wrigley cam that someone posted...
in another thread. I just spent the last 3 hours or so watching the Cubs pitchers practice bunting and stretching, along with a desperate search to see if Erin Andrews was in the stadium (I had thought I saw her, which only made me refuse to give up). As it was, I pretty much was relegated to watching Steve Phillips mingle while the Cubs took batting practice…
sigh
3 hours? Things a little slow today?
"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris
by willie mays hayes' gloves on May 31, 2009 5:35 PM CDT up reply actions
hehe.
Well, it might have been 2 as I think about it. But yes…
I applied for a federal job online, and then found that I had nothing else to entertain myself with (In my defense, I’m out of town, so pretty much stranded in a room with my computer).
by CubsWin!Oregon on May 31, 2009 5:39 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah, I know how it is when you can't access your porn sites.
"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris
by willie mays hayes' gloves on May 31, 2009 5:42 PM CDT up reply actions
BTW
I met Erin andrews last week at the National Spelling Bee last week. Words dont really describe how beautiful and nice she is.
4, 8, 15, 16, 23, 42
hot-momma
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"I don’t really play baseball, I feel it." -- Milton Bradley
by drewishdrewid on May 31, 2009 5:45 PM CDT up reply actions
that's nice to hear
all-too-often, famous or semi-famous people are, uh…., jerks.
Super nice
I worked with her as well when she was at one of our shows.
Down to earth and respectful. Didn’t expect that from her at all. Very pleasant surprise.
So you're saying there's a chance!?!
:-p
by CubsWin!Oregon on May 31, 2009 5:47 PM CDT up reply actions
I wish man... One of thos emoments where the jaw dropped the floor when she smiled at me..
Really nice lady
4, 8, 15, 16, 23, 42
I'm gonna pre-empt myself because I may not be around for his pearls of wisdom:
Odio a Joseph Morgan
Ich hasse Morgan Joseph
I urrejmë Morgan Jusufi
أنا أكره مورغان جوزيف
Мразя Морган Йосиф
Odi a Joseph Morgan
我恨摩根约瑟夫
Mrzim Morgan Josipa
Jeg hader Morgan Joseph
Ik haat Morgan Joseph
Inhoan Morgan Joseph
אני שונא מורגן ג ’וזף
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
私はモルガンジョセフ嫌い
means “I hate Joe Morgan.” Feel free to drop these in the game threads as he tells us about how great he was and how horrible Wrigley Field is and how Mr. Cub had great numbers thanks to the basket and not because he was any good.
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
This will be one of the few games
where Judd during the 5th won’t seem so bad as I know what everyone who is watching is listening to.
"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 31, 2009 5:47 PM CDT up reply actions
I'll be using my sports sync radio
for the first time tonight. Oh, and by the way, Ik haat Joe Morgan ook.
I was invited over to a buddies to watch the game
A) I’m too tired anyways
B) I’d want to throw things @ his new tv.
"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 31, 2009 6:03 PM CDT up reply actions
but if I break it... it could cost me something :)
"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 31, 2009 6:50 PM CDT up reply actions
:)
Very useful. Though in German, you don’t need to reverse the name order.
by CubsWin!Oregon on May 31, 2009 5:46 PM CDT up reply actions
You don't have to
in Dutch either. Still a great post though. Jij hoort veel Nederlands niet dat rond hier wordt gesproken. (you don’t hear a lot of Dutch spoken around here.) :-)
I have a friend who has a customer there so he travels there quite often
so he can speak it fairly well.
But your right I don’t know anyone else that can say as much as Hello
"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 31, 2009 6:18 PM CDT up reply actions
OT but how did you learn to speak dutch?
"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 31, 2009 6:24 PM CDT up reply actions
Ahhh he works for a software company and one of his customers
is in the Netherlands.
"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 31, 2009 6:28 PM CDT up reply actions
I see...
Depending on where you go it’s a little different. A lot like here in the states, depending on what part of the country you’re from you use different accents and expressions. It’s fun to know a language that a lot of people (at least in the midwest) don’t speak!
Great post
But hey, when you live in the East Coast, you’ll take what you can get and a Sat/Sun Cubs game is fantastic!
Jon Miller isn't so bad,
It’s the greatest second baseman to ever grace the game (just ask him) in the booth that is excruciating. Enjoy the game at any rate!
Thanks
As I said, as long as you can watch the team you enjoy, you can’t complain.
We just got ATT uverse here so I can get WGN. So actually its about 3 games a week. While I’d rather watch every game I’m happy to enjoy what I get.
I only live about 200 miles from Chicago,
and I don’t even get every game. I liked it in the “old days” (lol) when all the games were on WGN. I don’t get Comcast Sportsnet Plus or WCIU… That’s cool that you have WGN now! I hope we steamroll the Dodgers tonight!!
Bullpen
Not going to create a fanpost/fanshot — As I’ve been speculating, Marshall is moving to the pen when Harden gets back.
Check out the stats of some former Cubs relievers, too.
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on May 31, 2009 5:40 PM CDT reply actions
dammit
I hope we don’t get bit by that decision. I think it’s a mistake.
"I don’t really play baseball, I feel it." -- Milton Bradley
by drewishdrewid on May 31, 2009 5:44 PM CDT up reply actions
just depends
If Wells keeps on pitching like he can, which no one knows than Marshall just helps the bullpen depth.
He has the Rich Hill bug
And hopefully it lasts for the rest of the season.
I dont think its a mistake per se but...
WTF does Marshall have to do to stay in the rotation.. I think he has been good.
4, 8, 15, 16, 23, 42
If I were him, I would march right into Lou's office, get right in his face and scream
“Play me or trade me!”. Think it would work?
"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris
by willie mays hayes' gloves on May 31, 2009 5:57 PM CDT up reply actions
Even if he announced his presence with authority, ala Nuke Laloosh?
"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris
by willie mays hayes' gloves on May 31, 2009 6:04 PM CDT up reply actions
I like that!
Great movie, saw it uncut for the first time in years last week.
"WGN, Channel 9 Cubs Baseball, Excitingly, Importantly, Dramatically Yours." - Jack Brickhouse
How about Howry = Heilman?
We saw Howry blow a LOT of games.
"I don’t really play baseball, I feel it." -- Milton Bradley
by drewishdrewid on May 31, 2009 5:50 PM CDT up reply actions
I still think he's better
I guess personally the main difference between Howry and Heilman is that last year I rooted for Howry to turn things around. This year, I kind of wish Heilman was just gone from the Cubs. Obviously this is a personal opinion but that’s my thoughts.
I think they are about even
Howry has cut down on the home runs this year. If he can keep that up he’s alot better pitcher than he was last year.
funny how that happens
in a park with huuuuuuge dimensions
in fair and foul territory
I respect your opinion quite a bit
Howry may have blown leads and games last year, but sometimes it was a result of circumstance and not of plain suckiness. Heilman was ran out of New York with good reason and he’s showing Chicago exactly why.
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
seriously?
you don’t think that’s a little revisionist about Howry? People HATED him last year.
"I don’t really play baseball, I feel it." -- Milton Bradley
by drewishdrewid on May 31, 2009 5:58 PM CDT up reply actions
one tends to be wild in the strike zone
one wild in general.
relievers are potluck.
in wrigley, a good heilman is better than a good howry.
when they’re bad, in wrigley, it gets ugly quick.
Quote from Howry
Howry claimed he walked people because Lou told him to. It’s on the Giants Media Network on their website.
I was just as shocked as you all were to hear it. My guess is 75% of that was the truth. He wouldn’t have said that in a public field if it were a complete lie.
Just restating the interview
What the Giants Clubhouse Video. He said it on there. Just repeating the facts.
And maybe this is personal, but I met Howry and worked with him at WWE and he was a standup honest guy. That reason alone I believe what he said in that interview.
howry didn't walk that many
he just got hit hard and often
But in the interview
He claimed the walks he gave up were forced on by Lou.
he walked 37 unintentionally in his ENTIRE cub career
thats 3 years an average of about 12 walks a year. Maybe its true but seems like he’d be hard pressed to walk any LESS than that. So would he never walk anyone if Lou hadn’t told him? The truth is surely somewhere in the middle.
Howry was easier to root
for b/c he was old and trying to learn how to pitch with less velocity.
Heilman is frustrating because he just kinda stinks.
The pitcher I've had the most difficult time with was Neal Cotts
He drove me up a wall
"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 31, 2009 6:02 PM CDT up reply actions
He's gone, my friend
He’s gone, I believe, for good.
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
Thank God :)
He was def my least favorite pitcher
"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 31, 2009 6:05 PM CDT up reply actions
I think Heilman is BETTER than Howry
or at the very least he has had less opportunity to be that bad. Lou’s CONSTANT use of Howry in KEY situations was the maddening part. Ok Howry got us nervous yesterday but using him with a SEVEN run lead is OK. I still think he needs to be slotted as the LONG reliever to go in early when the Cubs are up or down by a lot of runs and the starter has to go.
"I daydream just like everybody else, I just do it with my body facing the field, so everybody thinks I'm paying attention."- Greg Maddux
by Doggie Stalker on May 31, 2009 6:01 PM CDT up reply actions
I think it also boils down to
That is not the best at using relievers properly.
Marmol was used too much.
Howry was used too often in key situations.
Heilman is following same path as Howry with inherited runners.
Lou gives up on reliever too quickly.
Anyone want to add onto this?
marmol
I still don’t think marmol has ever been used ‘too much’ Marmol is just streaky and he has had some god awful 2 week stretches.
Lou has been hurt by lack of talent in the bullpen. I think if he had more talent Heilman/Howry/Cotts/Eyre wouldn’t be an issue.
Agreed
I think everyone has a Howry/Cotts/Heilman on their team but they aren’t used as frequently as Lou uses them.
I do disagree about Marmol. Lou is going to wear this guys arm out. If he never goes on the DL I’ll be the happiest person ever but we all know if he ever does fingers will be pointed at Lou.
Fair enough
He’s very important to the team.
I’m just looking at long term instead of short term. I know it’s horrible to say but if we win a World Series this year I could care less who gets Tommy John next year.
As I said, horrible to say but it’s the truth.
Marmol HAS been overused
There is simply NO excuse for the times Lou has put him in TO START an inning with a 4 plus run lead.
Twice he did it with SIX run leads ( last year). Again the idea that he just uses him to show everyone else he does not trust them is very dangerous. He is starting to trust Guzman which is good but Marmol is very erratic this year and needs to be used very carefully.
"I daydream just like everybody else, I just do it with my body facing the field, so everybody thinks I'm paying attention."- Greg Maddux
by Doggie Stalker on May 31, 2009 6:24 PM CDT up reply actions
What is better a bag of dog poop or burning dog poop and the human response?
debate?
4, 8, 15, 16, 23, 42
the dog poop is better
don’t like the burning portion of the aroma
one of my favorite Matt Foley bits
“Oh my God!” (wipes off foot in house) “Looks like Fido had a hand in this one…” (crashes through living room window)
marshall should be groomed as a 4th starter
wells as a 5
i'm not firing or benching anyone
i’m just sayin’ both wells and marshall should be treated as starters when possible
Marshall could be a #3 on any team
THe problem is he gets no run support.
cotts will determine his future in iowa
if he pitches poorly, he gets released,
if he does well, lou/jim will have a decision
I would no longer ponder if since I'm left handed if I'd be of better use in the bullpen :)
"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 31, 2009 6:10 PM CDT up reply actions
I brought on the Howry > Heilman talk
Please don’t hate me as much as BLou.
I atleast respect your opinions :)
it's a fine
conversation to have. :D I still don’t like putting Marshall in the pen, but who knows how long he’ll stay there, if Harden is going on an injury stretch.
"I don’t really play baseball, I feel it." -- Milton Bradley
by drewishdrewid on May 31, 2009 6:41 PM CDT up reply actions
is Eric Milton's face
really that long, or is it a stretched pic?
"I don’t really play baseball, I feel it." -- Milton Bradley
Palomino?
"I don’t really play baseball, I feel it." -- Milton Bradley
by drewishdrewid on May 31, 2009 5:43 PM CDT up reply actions
That's a horse of a different color.
"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris
by willie mays hayes' gloves on May 31, 2009 5:43 PM CDT up reply actions
I mean the Cubs should put Patton the DL and work the Rule V rules
Seems to be what the Pirates are doing.
as soon as it's needed, they'll do it
we haven’t had seven good, healthy pen arms yet.
But there are limits on how long he can stay on the DL
without losing him I believe.
"I daydream just like everybody else, I just do it with my body facing the field, so everybody thinks I'm paying attention."- Greg Maddux
by Doggie Stalker on May 31, 2009 5:49 PM CDT up reply actions
any amount of time will help
On September 1st its pretty much a mute point got about 90+ days to get him there.
so we should all
be quiet about it.
"I don’t really play baseball, I feel it." -- Milton Bradley
by drewishdrewid on May 31, 2009 5:51 PM CDT up reply actions
Why not just end the Patton experiment
and let the kid go back to Colorado so he can actually get some work?
Sitting there isn’t doing him any good at all.
or work out a trade
and let him pitch in the minors where he should be
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
heya girl :)
how are you?
"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 31, 2009 5:48 PM CDT up reply actions
Really busy & tired.. have caught much baseball in last few days
But the next two weeks, I will be able to watch/ listen to most of them so I hope they get their act together :)
"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 31, 2009 5:55 PM CDT reply actions
Babe Ruth
Is it Zombie day? :D
I’m glad to see Scales in there, and Johnson, although I wish they’d give Sori a day off.
"I don’t really play baseball, I feel it." -- Milton Bradley
by drewishdrewid on May 31, 2009 5:56 PM CDT up reply actions
That has to be the lowest that Babe Ruth has...
ever been batted in an order.
by CubsWin!Oregon on May 31, 2009 5:56 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm sure he's hit 8th before and its about as low as anyone can go unless you are on a Tony larussa team :)
Fontenot hitting .338 in his career as an 8th hitter :)
Oh, I don't doubt about Fonty.
I was just being facetious about the actual Babe Ruth.
by CubsWin!Oregon on May 31, 2009 6:01 PM CDT up reply actions
Marshall doesnt' get to bat ?
He is has been steadily improving his batting.
"I daydream just like everybody else, I just do it with my body facing the field, so everybody thinks I'm paying attention."- Greg Maddux
by Doggie Stalker on May 31, 2009 6:25 PM CDT up reply actions
I hate facing junkballer Left Handers
It never ends well. Like Doug Davis earlier
4, 8, 15, 16, 23, 42
hopefully he can keep that up in Daytona!!!!!
"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 31, 2009 6:08 PM CDT up reply actions
He has an OPS over a 1.000
The leading homerun hitter in the MWL league alst year had 22 i believe i read.. Vitters has 13… Makes you think if he keeps it up and then does well at Daytona or Tennessee we could have a top 5 or so prospect…
4, 8, 15, 16, 23, 42
Cubs should make an impromptu Ryne Sandberg appreciation night...
Just to piss off Joe Morgan. Heck… he might even leave the ballpark and go sit in his hotel room.
"You win because of the quarterback. We have to get that position stabilized. We're fixated on that." -- Jerry Angelo (12.30.2008)
Jerry Angelo trades for Jay Cutler! (4.2.2009)
.
They should make Morgan MC the event. His head would explode halfway through the ceremony.
"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris
by willie mays hayes' gloves on May 31, 2009 6:08 PM CDT up reply actions
Arrogance is one thing, but spreading lies is another.
Anyone that broadcasts out and out disinformation like that doesn’t belong on a nationally broadcast sporting event.
I sent ESPN an
email last year complaining about his use of “Banks Boulevard”. I don’t think he brought it up again last season.
Should have Ryno throw out the first pitch
Sing the stretch…
Give out Ryno T-shirts AND Bobble head dolls to the first 10,000 fans…
And have Ryno visit the ESPN booth, sitting right next to Morgan.
"You win because of the quarterback. We have to get that position stabilized. We're fixated on that." -- Jerry Angelo (12.30.2008)
Jerry Angelo trades for Jay Cutler! (4.2.2009)
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Welcome to Wrigley Field home of the BEST SECOND BASEMAN OF ALL TIME
BTW has anyone else noticed how Ron pronunces basemen.. HE always says baseMAN
4, 8, 15, 16, 23, 42
That would be pretty funny, but Morgan has reason to be incensed at that
Since he, you know, actually IS the best 2b of all time
Some people have 3 layers, like pie. Blog Blog Blog
I really wish someone would publicly call Morgan on his BS
While the camera’s on him, have someone ask “Hey, Joe, is it because you’re jealous, or because he never won a World Series, or because you perpetually think of the Cubs as they were in 1975?”
weren't there rumors last year that he was going to be fired?
or am I misremembering
"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 31, 2009 6:11 PM CDT up reply actions
Seems like a yearly thing.
But he had last weekend off. And the broadcast was actually fun to listen to with Miller, Phillips and Herchiser. Lots of good tidbits without mind-explody bits.
NEVER gonna happen, sadly
Publicly, that is.
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
Drinking Game
Take a shot every time Morgan says “I” or “me” or “my” – you’ll need a taxi by the top of the third.
To add to that game:
Take a chug at every mention of the word “curse.”
Three shots for every mention of the word “Bartman.”
Down a fifth at the first mention of the number 1908. Down a highball at every subsequent mention.
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
in the sixth inning
have a buddy call to get you in line for a liver replacement
Maybe that's why so many guest conductors sound so awful
They’ve been playing Chilango’s drinking game!
First mention of any of those tonight:
7:17 p.m.CDT. Book it.
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
for those of us who don't drink it could even be a shot of water............
and not have to worry about 8 glasses a day thing :)
"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 31, 2009 6:20 PM CDT up reply actions
but it won't be a restful sleep after consuming that much water :(
"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 31, 2009 6:25 PM CDT up reply actions
Ovaltine?
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
Ovaltine is my preference
I am guiilty of 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
its good stuff
it is like liquid crack :=)
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
I always laughed at their commercial
where the guy with the Ovaltine cart gives a couple of kids a glass.
One kid, completely overlooking the blatantly obvious Ovaltine sign on the cart, says “Wow! This is great! Is this Nestle’s?”
I always wished the guy would point at the sign and say, “No, you idiot. It’s bleeping Ovaltine!”
"I'll never forget how I felt last October." ~Kosuke Fukudome
lol
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
my weakness Trader Joe's mango juice
"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 31, 2009 6:31 PM CDT up reply actions
that also sounds great
never had guana nectar…. but mango nectar is incredible.
I recently tried TJ’s mango lemonade, it’s pretty good also
"That's what you live for. You live for the opportunity and when that day comes, you better be ready," Soto said. "I tried to make sure that whenever they gave me a chance, I was ready and I knew I had to take advantage of the opportunity."
by Madison Cub Fan on May 31, 2009 6:38 PM CDT up reply actions
grady sizemore to the dl
when’s the clv series in wrigley?
June 19-21
If he comes back after only 15 games, he’ll be back before the series.
"The finish line is just the start of the next race."
Yes but we will miss Votto next weekend
I don’t ever injuries on players other than say Kyle Farnsworth but I can’t say I will be sorry Votto will not be available next weekend.
"I daydream just like everybody else, I just do it with my body facing the field, so everybody thinks I'm paying attention."- Greg Maddux
by Doggie Stalker on May 31, 2009 6:28 PM CDT up reply actions
+1
I do feel sorry for Votto. My dear old mother is going through the same right now.
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
what is he on the DL for?
"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 31, 2009 6:30 PM CDT up reply actions
It's described as an anxiety disorder
with dizzy spells, inflamed ear canals, and general malaise brought by stress.
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
Oh how horrible
"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 31, 2009 6:34 PM CDT up reply actions
hope he recovers
that is horrible to think of
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
Lots of anxiety related DL stints this year
Dontrelle Willis, Khalil Greene, and now Votto. It’s like the injury d’jour (along with hip tendons).
I'm actually glad to see it
So many people try to self medicate that kind of thing away, good to see those in the public eye get help.
+1
I’m not afraid to say how much Zoloft has helped me. I wish it had been around 30 years ago – me, my family, and my friends would have all reaped the benefits.
Im on something for sleep anxiety... I think its a wonder drug!
Prone to nightmares and insomia for last couple years. Finally found something last summer that worked… I totally understand .
wish they would have had me try it 5 years ago.
"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 31, 2009 6:45 PM CDT up reply actions
didn't realize Votto's injury was anxiety related
Unlike the other two he was doing great. Greinke has certainly overcome his anxiety problems.
"I daydream just like everybody else, I just do it with my body facing the field, so everybody thinks I'm paying attention."- Greg Maddux
by Doggie Stalker on May 31, 2009 6:45 PM CDT up reply actions
And Hank Hill is on Fox
I’d rather not tune to that channel unless it’s absolutely necessary.
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
I went to the Cleveland/Yankees game today...
My friend’s family are big Yanks fans so I took the hour and a half trip to Jacob’s Field, I mean Progressive. Got to see Woody get the “W” which was pretty exciting. Would have liked to see Derosa hit a little better. They had him at DH today.
"They say we don't look good on paper. Well, we don't play on paper." Joe McCarthy (1926)
It was a good game
Woody had good stuff.
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
Sean Marshall is heading to the pen after Harden returns
I saw this on rotoworld and I’m too damn lazy to repost a link, but it looks true. I think it’s ridiculous, he is a much better starter than Wells, IMO
I'm a lefty, maybe Lou should give me a shot for a position in the bullpen!!
Wells is hot
In the long run yes Marshall probably is better but they’re going to let Wells show what he can do.
Shades of Dusty?
“Ridin’ the hot hand”?
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
if your riding the hot hand, you'd place Harden in the pen
n/t
I'm a lefty, maybe Lou should give me a shot for a position in the bullpen!!
I saw that but let's just wait and see
FIRST Harden has to come off the DL and then you have to see how Wells and Marshall are. I think it really stupid of Lou to say this now until waiting to see about the above.
"I daydream just like everybody else, I just do it with my body facing the field, so everybody thinks I'm paying attention."- Greg Maddux
by Doggie Stalker on May 31, 2009 6:47 PM CDT up reply actions
Still too early on Wells
No one can deny he’s had a great start. But let’s see him after 3 more starts. I think it’s way too early.
I won’t take anything away from what Wells has done but it’s still a small sample size.
Also, Marshall need a break sometime
The Cubs will probably limit his innings for a month or so this year anyway. Making 30+ starts would increase his innings too much over last year. I’m OK with letting Wells finish his tour around the league, then bringing Marshall back from the pen after the Cubs acquire a reliever at the trade deadline.
Fontenot (fon-te-no): Cajun for "scrappy"
Predictions tonight
If you had to use the 50/50 model in favor do you think ESPN will favor Cubs or Dodgers.
I say 65% focused on Dodgers and 35% on Cubs. This will fluctuate depending on the score of course after the 5th inning.
ESPN has never favored the Cubs
as long as I’ve been watching, that is.
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
Wow
That was a TERRIBLE interview of Fonty, Judd. TERRIBLE.
"I don’t really play baseball, I feel it." -- Milton Bradley
I tend to think I'd rather put tuning forks in my ears than listen to him
Although Joe Morgan is worse
"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 31, 2009 6:55 PM CDT up reply actions
sure
like herpes is worse than genital warts.
"I don’t really play baseball, I feel it." -- Milton Bradley
by drewishdrewid on May 31, 2009 6:57 PM CDT up reply actions
Hey nerdlingers,
Check this out. SBN’s Beyond the Boxscore game thread. It could be an interesting conversation to follow along our own.
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
The first couple comments....................
about how bAd ESPN is 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 31, 2009 6:57 PM CDT up reply actions
How about us wanna be nerdlingers who would like to learn more about those thing?
"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 31, 2009 7:02 PM CDT up reply actions
btw
Watching baseball tonight. Wish I knew the music they used for webgems.
I would totally use it for packages I’ve cut at work lol.
I could cut a better package
Than webgems of the month :)
Ok enough venting!
woot! woot! woot!
Cubs in HD, Morgan be damned, chores all done… a guilt free three hours with some of the best fans on the planet. Go Cubs!
It's on ESPN here down under... BUT..
.. not live! Sucks… will be showing the game in 3 hours… probably after its just ended…
by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on May 31, 2009 7:01 PM CDT up reply actions
Mexican League Soccer Final match
My lifelong team is playing for the Championship. Have a great game everyone. I’ll talk to you after 9, hopefully with a cup in tow.
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
Nice Cold Open
Ok I trashed the web gems on ESPN but their cold open was pretty good for the game.
Chicago Cubs baseball..
… is on the air!!
by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on May 31, 2009 7:05 PM CDT reply actions
"Hello and welcome
to ESPN’s Sunday Night Baseball, I’m Joe Morgan. I played for the Reds. Its been 100+ years since the Cubs won the World Series. Now to you Jon."
Its funny, you spend most of your life gripping a baseball. And in the end, its almost always the other way around.
"I was way better than Ryne Sandberg and Ernie Banks hit all his Home Runs into the basket."
"WGN, Channel 9 Cubs Baseball, Excitingly, Importantly, Dramatically Yours." - Jack Brickhouse
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