Going For Five In A Row On Cinco De Mayo: Cubs vs. Giants, Tuesday 5/5, 1:20 CT
by Al Yellon on May 5, 2009 11:30 AM CDT
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PrintLou Piniella: "I'm happy he's here because this young man has endured a long time in the minors. It's a real nice story. He deserves it. He was a lot better this spring than last spring. Let's hope he does well."
Jim Hendry: "A lot of options can happen before Friday. I'm really happy for Bobby. He's a unique story."
Bobby Scales: "It's everything you hope for when you play professional baseball. Some of us late bloomers have to wait longer than others, but I made it. I just felt comfortable with everything throughout the organization here. Everyone was welcoming and wanted you to do well. I know nothing is promised. If I go back, I go back. If I stay, I stay."
Scales is 31 -- he'll turn 32 in October. The last Cub who made his major league debut (not just Cub debut) at an age older than 31 was a right-handed relief pitcher named Freddy Rodriguez, who spent 13 years in the minor leagues before his first major league game at age 34 on April 18, 1958. Despite a decent debut, his eight-appearance Cub career resulted in a 8.68 ERA. Let's hope for better results from Bobby Scales.
No matter what happens with Scales, Bruce Miles says, Randy Wells will be recalled to take Z's turn in the rotation, starting on Friday. Wells has a 2.77 ERA in five starts (26 innings) so far this year at Iowa. He has allowed only one home run and walked just seven, so control will be the key to his success. Wells is 26 -- he'll be 27 in August -- and this is his seventh minor league season, all in the Cubs organization (with a brief detour to Toronto in 2008 as a Rule 5 draftee -- he was eventually returned after making one relief appearance for the Blue Jays last year).
MLB note, if you missed it late last night: the Dodgers set a modern NL record by winning their first 11 home games (the MLB record is 12, set by the 1911 Detroit Tigers). They did this even while hitting into a triple play. The Dodgers have the best record in baseball and I'm glad the Cubs don't have to play in LA until late August.
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Tim Lincecum might look like a grownup in 10 years or so, but that childlike face hides a tremendous fastball. He is 2-1, 2.54 lifetime vs. the Cubs, but 1-0, 1.26 in 14.1 career innings at Wrigley Field. Players currently on the Cubs roster have 72 career AB against Lincecum, with 24 strikeouts and one (1) walk. The only one to homer off him: Koyie Hill, of all people.
Sean Marshall has an unsightly 7.79 career ERA vs. the Giants in four appearances (three starts). However, no one currently on their roster has homered off him. His last appearance against them was in relief in extra innings last July 12 at Wrigley Field, where, in addition to throwing two perfect innings of relief, he also started the winning 12th inning rally with a single.
It's a CSN extravaganza today: CSN Chicago and CSN Bay Area. If you are outside Chicago and have both feeds on EI, check out, at least for an inning or two, the Giants feed. As Josh said in his minor league recap today, their announcers, ex-Cub Mike Krukow and Duane Kuiper, are entertaining and call a good game. For more games today see the MLB.com Mediacenter.
Baseball-reference.com game preview
Overflow comment threads will post today at 2:15 pm, 3:15 pm and 4 pm CDT.
Discuss amongst yourselves.
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/Cinco de Mayo’d
"I'll tell you what's helped me my entire life. I look at baseball as a game. It's something where people can go out, enjoy and have fun. Nothing more." - Harry Caray
Let's Go Get 'Em Cubs!
Feels good kicking ass once again!
Funny the way it is, how a kid walks ten miles to school while another is dropping out
Odd
Because we have to overcome a midget to do so
Funny the way it is, how a kid walks ten miles to school while another is dropping out
Such is
life baseball.
remember
Sammy Jankis
by neverAcquiesce on May 5, 2009 11:39 AM CDT up reply actions
I wonder how much Lincecum practices bunting....
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on May 5, 2009 11:38 AM CDT reply actions
I don't think
he’s even allowed to walk to the mound. He’s carried by sherpas specially trained.
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on May 5, 2009 11:40 AM CDT up reply actions
The San Diego pitchers...
… are actually moved about in a specially designed transport container that is made of 100% rainbows and dreams. The only injuries associated to date applied exclusively to the staffs pride.
"Political correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical minority, and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end"
by AndrewJStone on May 5, 2009 11:51 AM CDT up reply actions
He usually lets his video game doppleganger do it.
I've committed to tweeting about the Cubs for the rest of the season. (Does that sound as ridiculous as I think it does?) Anyway, if you're on Twitter, you can follow me here.
But he DON'T listen to that...
remember
Sammy Jankis
by neverAcquiesce on May 5, 2009 11:53 AM CDT up reply actions
Cubs' Lineup (per Muskat)
Gathright, CF
Miles, SS
Fukudome, RF
Lee, 1B
Hoffpauir, LF
Fontenot, 3B
Scales, 2B
Hill, C
Marshall, P
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
holy cow.
this lineup scares me more than anything I’ve ever seen. Hoff in Left? Miles at SS?
Gathright leading off?
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on May 5, 2009 11:41 AM CDT up reply actions
Well, at least he's fast... (sarcasm)
and he is willing to take a walk. And there really isn’t anyone else in the order that I’d want leading off either.
not even Dome?
and I agree with Fishbone, why isn’t Rami in this lineup? Put Scales at SS, Fonty back at short…
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on May 5, 2009 11:45 AM CDT up reply actions
Put Scales at SS, Fonty back at short
huh?
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
second
Fonty back at second. I remember when DeRosa was moved all over the place, his BA went down, but when he got back to second, he relaxed, and drove the ball.
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on May 5, 2009 11:46 AM CDT up reply actions
ok
that is what i thought you meant (second)
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
gotta have somebody in the middle of the lineup...
If Ramirez was in the lineup and not Scales, I’d prefer Fukudome in the leadoff spot rather than Gathright. But we have to have some pop in the middle of the order.
Also, I don’t think Scales is a shortstop. He’s a 2B/3B, if I’m not mistaken.
move Hoff up
in that case.
But, we’ll see what happens. It’s like another spring training game, only THIS time, it COUNTS! :D
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on May 5, 2009 11:48 AM CDT up reply actions
Hoffpauir is already in the middle of the order...
Do you want Scales hitting 6th?
My point wasn’t that Gathright is a good idea in the leadoff spot (he’s not). My point was just that there isn’t really a good approach with this allotment of starters.
Gathright is capable of taking a walk at least.
you got a point.
should be interesting.
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on May 5, 2009 11:56 AM CDT up reply actions
or getting hit by a pitch
Funny the way it is, how a kid walks ten miles to school while another is dropping out
so's my Grandma Nancy
although she could get out of the way of the chin music like nobody’s business.
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on May 5, 2009 11:58 AM CDT up reply actions
It's a grandma so...no.
Not at all.
remember
Sammy Jankis
by neverAcquiesce on May 5, 2009 12:00 PM CDT up reply actions
hey grandmas need some loving too
Funny the way it is, how a kid walks ten miles to school while another is dropping out
TWGramdpaS
Judd Sirott is responsible for Carlos Zambrano's injury.
Bradley watch -- out 8 games of 25
he can bunt
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
This is not good if Ramirez can't play 2 in a row.
"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
I'm sure he's fine
Lou just isn’t pushing it and making him play twice in less than 24 hours
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
Right.
I think it’s night/day that has more to do with it, plus the fact that we’ve already won the homestand and split this series.
remember
Sammy Jankis
by neverAcquiesce on May 5, 2009 11:46 AM CDT up reply actions
Just figured...
Lou would want to get him as many AB’s as he can, since he’s been sitting for 12 days or so. Usually the guys can’t just flip the switch to “on” after they have been sitting for a while. Kind of surprised to not see him in there.
"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
I'd bet
we’ll see Ramirez playing the rest of the week, so he gets the day off today.
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
is it possible Muskat is just wrong?
I mean, she’s kind of a moron
"Oh Crap"
-Famous Last Words by General George Custer
by BoVandy on May 5, 2009 11:57 AM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
hahahahahahah
I approve of this post
Funny the way it is, how a kid walks ten miles to school while another is dropping out
recd
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
She might be.
Even a broken clock and all.
remember
Sammy Jankis
by neverAcquiesce on May 5, 2009 12:01 PM CDT up reply actions
Maybe she and Judd should do a podcast.
“Everything you ever wanted to know about the Cubs but were afraid to listen to.”
Judd Sirott is responsible for Carlos Zambrano's injury.
Bradley watch -- out 8 games of 25
finally
the depth we’ve been looking for.
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on May 5, 2009 12:21 PM CDT up reply actions
Holy Cow are we forfeiting?
Or are we just banking on a Marshall no-hitter?
"I'll tell you what's helped me my entire life. I look at baseball as a game. It's something where people can go out, enjoy and have fun. Nothing more." - Harry Caray
And our A-squad is playing who today?
remember
Sammy Jankis
by neverAcquiesce on May 5, 2009 11:41 AM CDT up reply actions
Homestarr's Knees Tech.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on May 5, 2009 11:42 AM CDT up reply actions
Hmmm... surprising.
I figured Theriot and Bradley would get the day off. But Lee staying in the lineup and Ramirez (who’s been sitting for a while now) not? Interesting.
Congrats to Scales for getting his first MLB action. Piniella sure does like to get MILBers right into the action when they get called up, huh?
let's see what happens
when he gets to the plate the first time. Lou likes his guys to hit. Wouldn’t it be great for Scales to get off to a good start?
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on May 5, 2009 11:46 AM CDT up reply actions
oh, sure
so that Wells can come up to start for Z. Still, it could make the guy’s day. Give him stores to tell the grandchildren after a long day as a walmart greeter.
Now I’m depressed.
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on May 5, 2009 11:49 AM CDT up reply actions
Oh, it'd be great for Scales as a person...
I thought you were implying that it might make a difference in Scales getting PT with Piniella. I don’t see that happening.
I can envision him
starting this game, and no others for his non-grande cuppa joe.
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on May 5, 2009 11:57 AM CDT up reply actions
i think i just threw up in my mouth a little
But I bet we will be pleasantly surprised
Funny the way it is, how a kid walks ten miles to school while another is dropping out
it's a small ball lineup
if (and it’s a big if) Gathright can get on base a few times, he could reek havoc (both ways) on the bases.
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
as long as hes not sliding past the base :-)
Funny the way it is, how a kid walks ten miles to school while another is dropping out
Or getting picked off!
"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
exactly
that’s how he reeks havoc both ways – good and bad.
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
possibly Gathright getting a final tryout?
maybe I’m looking too into this Scales call up but, Gathright hasn’t even been below average so far, and Hendry saying, “A lot of options can happen before Friday. I’m really happy for Bobby. He’s a unique story.” Gathright getting axed so that Scales can take his role?
Lou: hit Aramis 3rd for the love of everything baseball.
that's interesting...
….and not so out of the realm to be true. I like it.
Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team
by carmen_fanzone on May 5, 2009 12:13 PM CDT up reply actions
Maybe that explains why he's at 2nd
Lou wants to get a look at what he can do outside of his comfort zone and see if Scales can be the all-around back-up.
by dr stabbingworth on May 5, 2009 12:43 PM CDT up reply actions
is it overcast in Chicago?
cuz that looks like a “pray for rain” lineup
"Oh Crap"
-Famous Last Words by General George Custer
Yes! Spring Training is back again!
How do you guys think the Cubs will do in April? I think we’ll run the table, myself.
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I'm worried about Dome
I just gottat believe that that rough 2nd half is going to carry over and Lou may be forced to bench him by May 1st.
"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 DamonBerryhillsMitt on May 5, 2009 11:57 AM CDT up reply actions
Is he going to bench him...
…in a Delorean?
by sniffy the bee on May 5, 2009 11:59 AM CDT up reply actions
Only is his plutonium reserves are still maintained.
remember
Sammy Jankis
by neverAcquiesce on May 5, 2009 12:01 PM CDT up reply actions
Great Scott
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
Ummmmmmm
"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 DamonBerryhillsMitt on May 5, 2009 12:09 PM CDT up reply actions
My pick to click in the bullpen:
Chad Gaudin. The guy’s got filthy stuff and will be a great swing man.
BOOK IT!!!
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Between him and Nasty Neil
Cotts, our Bullpen should be filthy!
"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 DamonBerryhillsMitt on May 5, 2009 12:24 PM CDT up reply actions
I just hope
that Z doesn’t try to bunt for a hit or anything crazy like that.
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on May 5, 2009 12:24 PM CDT up reply actions
Don't be crazy!
That is not in a Pitcher’s job description. Stop being a moran.
"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 DamonBerryhillsMitt on May 5, 2009 12:25 PM CDT up reply actions
that'll be good
because then the gamethreads will be full of sweetness and light.
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on May 5, 2009 11:57 AM CDT up reply actions
Wow, we have a great bench!
At least for today.
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Just keep it close...
then at the end we can bring in the big guns in to clean up. Maybe Tiny Tim is out of the game by then too.
"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
Ah HA!
Lou’s master plan is discovered!
Funny the way it is, how a kid walks ten miles to school while another is dropping out
Y'know, maybe this is Lou's plan.
If they can somehow get Lincecum out of the game by the late innings and hold the Giants offense down, the regulars could make some noise.
I've committed to tweeting about the Cubs for the rest of the season. (Does that sound as ridiculous as I think it does?) Anyway, if you're on Twitter, you can follow me here.
The Giants Don't score a lot of runs...
So maybe. That was my theroy anyway.
"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
makes sad
"Political correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical minority, and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end"
by AndrewJStone on May 5, 2009 12:42 PM CDT up reply actions
W. T. F. Lou.
Judd Sirott is responsible for Carlos Zambrano's injury.
Bradley watch -- out 8 games of 25
Santo Niño de Atocha
That makes me muy nervioso for the streak.
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
It looks like a split squad lineup from ST,
and watch, they’ll somehow shell Lincecum…at least I hope.
Chicago Cubs baseball is on the air...
Whatever the opposite of ledge jumping is,
you just embodied it. +5 BCB points.
Judd Sirott is responsible for Carlos Zambrano's injury.
Bradley watch -- out 8 games of 25
Ledge climbing!
"Political correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical minority, and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end"
by AndrewJStone on May 5, 2009 12:44 PM CDT up reply actions
Bridge Building!
Funny the way it is, how a kid walks ten miles to school while another is dropping out
bungee jumping
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
no i think thats what people were doing here a week and two weeks ago
Funny the way it is, how a kid walks ten miles to school while another is dropping out
good lineup today lou
bradley and aramis must have been real tired after all that time off
Hey Cubs could you start winning again? That would be real nice.
Now I know why they are called shock troops.
"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris
by willie mays hayes' gloves on May 5, 2009 12:55 PM CDT up reply actions
This line-up is for those of you who cannot get to Mesa
…and if you like left-handing hitting.
by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on May 5, 2009 1:18 PM CDT up reply actions
given...not taken.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on May 5, 2009 11:43 AM CDT up reply actions
so
Lilly, Harden, Dempster and Z.
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on May 5, 2009 11:47 AM CDT up reply actions
Lincecum is jersey #55, right?
If so, we are going after win #5 in a row on 5/5 vs #55
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
Does that mean I gotta eat Subway today?
remember
Sammy Jankis
by neverAcquiesce on May 5, 2009 11:43 AM CDT up reply actions
NO
because that would be 5 fives (plus tax)
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
God, they're playing the commercial on the radio right now...
remember
Sammy Jankis
by neverAcquiesce on May 5, 2009 11:47 AM CDT up reply actions
Only thing worse than "Five... Five... Five dollar footlongs"
… was the recent “Saved by Zero” Toyota campaing and the couple years old “This is our country…” John Mellencamp / Chevy ads that practically ruined an entire NFL season for me.
"Political correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical minority, and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end"
by AndrewJStone on May 5, 2009 11:56 AM CDT up reply actions
From the east coooooast, to the west cooooooooaaaaast
Funny the way it is, how a kid walks ten miles to school while another is dropping out
The Subway one didn't bother me at first
with that construction guy counting out the cadence to his buddies.
“This is our country” was Satanic though.
remember
Sammy Jankis
by neverAcquiesce on May 5, 2009 11:58 AM CDT up reply actions
On 5-5 (May 5th)
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on May 5, 2009 11:43 AM CDT up reply actions
Oh..you already had that...
sorry. I’m tired.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on May 5, 2009 11:43 AM CDT up reply actions
i see how you just pad your post totals
by repeating me now
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
holy crap, my head might explode
Funny the way it is, how a kid walks ten miles to school while another is dropping out
too bad the game doesnt start at
5:55
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
Maybe the score will be
5-5 through five..
But not with this lineup.
Tamia Lynn Davis:
Born: August 18, 2008
but it could get called in the 5th after a 5:55 5 dollar footlong delay
Funny the way it is, how a kid walks ten miles to school while another is dropping out
after the 5th rain delay
with each team using 5 pitchers out of the pen
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
So long as the Cubs
are high fiving after the game, I’m happy.
remember
Sammy Jankis
by neverAcquiesce on May 5, 2009 11:48 AM CDT up reply actions
Finally! Someone an hour later
4089 BCB Points
Funny the way it is, how a kid walks ten miles to school while another is dropping out
sorry dude
I would have been all over that but we have a management “field trip” to a local mexican restaurant to inspect their margaritas and coronas for the evil swine flu…
Good news, none found. Better news, it took at least 4 rounds to be sure :-)
Envy ------------------------------------------------------>>>>>>
Funny the way it is, how a kid walks ten miles to school while another is dropping out
Maybe #55 on our side
will knock in the winning run to cap off 5/5…
"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 DamonBerryhillsMitt on May 5, 2009 11:47 AM CDT up reply actions
batting against #55
with a 5-5 tie in the 5th
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
From your
keyboard…
"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 DamonBerryhillsMitt on May 5, 2009 11:50 AM CDT up reply actions
And our #5 hitter will have 5 RBI and 5 total bases.
Grand slam and an RBI single.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on May 5, 2009 11:50 AM CDT up reply actions
with 5 walks?
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
Only if the game
goes to fifteen.
remember
Sammy Jankis
by neverAcquiesce on May 5, 2009 11:51 AM CDT up reply actions
apparently Lou has decided that Lincecum is unhittable
so might as well let his regulars watch
"Oh Crap"
-Famous Last Words by General George Custer
or go for the surprise attack
even TImmy can get over confident lokoing at a line up like this, and that can lead to a few mistakes being taken advantage 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
I mean, I get giving guys days off...
And I’m glad to see Bobby Scales in there for the feel good story, but come on. Ramirez just came back last night. Does he really need to sit? And Soriano and Soto as well on the same day as Ramirez? That’s just weak.
5 hours
and I am off work
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
Tim has been on a roll today
Funny the way it is, how a kid walks ten miles to school while another is dropping out
He's like
5 for 5.
"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 DamonBerryhillsMitt on May 5, 2009 12:29 PM CDT up reply actions
You could also say,
everything is “5 by 5” with him. Per Faith the Vampire Slayer.
Does anyone know what's happened to Gordon Wittenmyer?
I haven’t gotten a tweet in ages and this Toni Ginnetti seems to be writing all the articles. Just curious.
I've committed to tweeting about the Cubs for the rest of the season. (Does that sound as ridiculous as I think it does?) Anyway, if you're on Twitter, you can follow me here.
He's on the 15 day DL...
My guess is that he’s on vacation?
"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
If he's on vacation...
…he should lose his job. Seriously, are baseball beat reporters allowed to take vacations during baseball season?
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Swine Flu?
"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
What? Is that new?
Cos I’ve heard nothing on the news about it.
remember
Sammy Jankis
by neverAcquiesce on May 5, 2009 12:02 PM CDT up reply actions
No?
Also referred to as the “Swizzle”?
"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
anyone else
happy bacon has been cheaper since the Swine Flu scare?
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
Whats the Swine Flu?
Funny the way it is, how a kid walks ten miles to school while another is dropping out
yeah, it's early
these games don’t really MATTER. :D
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on May 5, 2009 12:00 PM CDT up reply actions
5+5+5 day DL?
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
Maybe his tweeter's on the fritz.
remember
Sammy Jankis
by neverAcquiesce on May 5, 2009 11:56 AM CDT up reply actions
TWSS
I like to point out the obvious
Jackie likes the smell of cut grass, he used to play ball on Saturdays, Playin in the sun...
pulled a hammy
sharpening a pencil blunt.
Modern day reporters should only use computers. It’s very specialized.
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on May 5, 2009 11:59 AM CDT up reply actions
He isn't paid to gather accurate information.
That’s the job of the other eight guys in his office. He should just focus on writing.
Judd Sirott is responsible for Carlos Zambrano's injury.
Bradley watch -- out 8 games of 25
I dont want to see a reporter
get injured trying to gather facts. his job is to report not to research
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
They don't pay him to gather lineups...
they pay him TO WRITE!
"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
Scales vs. Gathright
I wonder if I’m off in thinking that Scales has a legitimate shot of staying up here come Friday if he plays decently, with the Cubs dumping Gathright. Clearly Joey has been utterly worthless so far.
that's an interesting thought.
problem is, while Scales is supposed to be able to play third, he can’t play short, and I thought we were looking for someone who could do more backup than Fonty.
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on May 5, 2009 12:00 PM CDT up reply actions
maybe
we’ll find out today.
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on May 5, 2009 12:23 PM CDT up reply actions
I know i would hate for him to learn on the job
But if you can play third, couldn’t you be a decent fill-in at short?
I know responsibilities are different, and that there might be a learning curve, but he is a professional ball player
Funny the way it is, how a kid walks ten miles to school while another is dropping out
I think you might be right.
Another reason for Gathright to get a shot here starting finally.
Derrek Lee is good.
Didn't the Cubs draft Lincecum initially?
Shoulda gave him Samardzija money to keep him from going to college.
"Pounding sand since 1982...."
Drafted in the 48th Round
in 2003.
"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 DamonBerryhillsMitt on May 5, 2009 12:13 PM CDT up reply actions
I want to be able to pull out the Bill Murray picture tonight!
been waiting for such a long time to do hthat!
Movement to make Jeff Samardzija our closer!
Oh, Cinco de Mayo
Most people don’t know that back in 1912, Hellmann’s mayonnaise was manufactured in England. In fact, the Titanic was carrying 12,000 jars of the condiment scheduled for delivery in Vera Cruz, Mexico, which was to be the next port of call for the great ship after its stop in New York.
This would have been the largest single shipment of mayonnaise ever delivered to Mexico. But as we know, the great ship did not make it to New York. The ship hit an iceberg and sank, and the cargo was forever lost.
The people of Mexico, who were crazy about mayonnaise, and were eagerly awaiting its delivery, were disconsolate at the loss. Their anguish was so great, that they declared a National Day of Mourning, which they still observe to this day.
The National Day of Mourning occurs each year on May 5th and is known, of course, as Sinko de Mayo.
Yes, I fully expect to be insulted for posting that.
Jackie likes the smell of cut grass, he used to play ball on Saturdays, Playin in the sun...
Strangely Creative
Funny the way it is, how a kid walks ten miles to school while another is dropping out
Not gonna lie
Dug that up out of an email from 6 years ago. Still makes me snicker a bit :)
Jackie likes the smell of cut grass, he used to play ball on Saturdays, Playin in the sun...
Did not see that coming
Bravo
"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."
Small correction:
the correct and official name is “Five-times Heroic Port of Veracruz.”
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
Anyone know the Giants lineup yet?
Funny the way it is, how a kid walks ten miles to school while another is dropping out
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
Giants' lineup
Lewis, LF
Renteria, SS
Aurilia, 1B
Molina, C
Rowand, CF
Winn, RF
Uribe, 3B
Burriss, 2B
Lincecum, P
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
no problem
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
AVGs of that lineup
.312
.250
.192
.295
.227
.209
.280
.211
.167
It’s both early in the season, and a bad Giants offense. They’ve scored only 84 runs on the season – worst in the MLs.
Derrek Lee is good.
even with
Bobby Scales?
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on May 5, 2009 1:13 PM CDT up reply actions
even without Gameboard?
Funny the way it is, how a kid walks ten miles to school while another is dropping out
i think his average gets factored as N/A
Funny the way it is, how a kid walks ten miles to school while another is dropping out
how's he hitting in AAA?
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on May 5, 2009 1:17 PM CDT up reply actions
Lincecum's photo
….makes it look like O’Bannion and Randall “Pink” Floyd and the incoming seniors are going to be waiting for him with paddles over by the visitors’ dugout after the game.
MLBMilestone.com - following the numbers to Cooperstown
I randomly met Scales last year for work.
I can tell you from personal experience that getting the call to the show couldn’t have happened to a nicer guy.
Here’s to Bobby Scales scoring the winning run on a Koyie Hill single to center off of Bob Howry.
"Pounding sand since 1982...."
Anyone see last night?
Bobby Howry was throwing 98mph. WTF???
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on May 5, 2009 12:30 PM CDT up reply actions
Or
maybe anger from that lack of Howry Cow shirts not being sold this year.
"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 Fishbone2 on May 5, 2009 12:32 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
No. Just joking around...
I’m sure he has a box full of them sitting around in his garage :)
"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
WTF indeed
I was screaming at the TV, “why the f you didn’t do that last year?!”
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
indeed
he set the cubs down in pretty nice order. Interesting what a change of scene can do, eh?
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on May 5, 2009 1:03 PM CDT up reply actions
I bet the radar gun read 10 MPH
when he was taking the sign
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
Bobby Scales
sounds like the name of some jazz piano player. Seriously, though, I hope he knocks the cover off the ball today.
This will be an interesting lineup. I give Lou credit for it. With a homestand victory and series split assured, rest most of the regulars (we are in the midst of a 20-game stretch) and get them ready for five tough games on the road vs. division opponents.
by Not Bruce Froemming on May 5, 2009 12:32 PM CDT up reply actions
Fonzi looked like he needed a break last night.
He could not stay concentrated in the outfield. He kept doing glove flips in the air, talking to the fans, practicing his swing, etc… between pitches.
"Pounding sand since 1982...."
Also no Gregg or Marmol today
Heilman will be the closer if needed.
"The other sports are just sports. Baseball is a love." ~Bryant Gumbel
With this lineup, he won't be.
"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris
by willie mays hayes' gloves on May 5, 2009 12:59 PM CDT up reply actions
seriously, why not just forfeit the game
and give the entire club a day off. So should this lineup somehow manufacture a 1 run lead heading into the late innnings, NEITHER of our back of the bullpen guys will be available?
in honor of the day, Lou should just murmur “No Mas” when they exchange the lineup cards, and call it a day.
"Oh Crap"
-Famous Last Words by General George Custer
I look forward to your joy
when the team manufactures six runs.
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on May 5, 2009 1:19 PM CDT up reply actions
easy there chicken little
the sky isnt falling just yet
Funny the way it is, how a kid walks ten miles to school while another is dropping out
OT: Looks like Ankiel is gonna be ok
Funny the way it is, how a kid walks ten miles to school while another is dropping out
http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=4141685
Funny the way it is, how a kid walks ten miles to school while another is dropping out
yeah i tried doing that too
http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=4141685
Funny the way it is, how a kid walks ten miles to school while another is dropping out
hmmm looky there
Funny the way it is, how a kid walks ten miles to school while another is dropping out
thanks for the a-ssist
Funny the way it is, how a kid walks ten miles to school while another is dropping out
Link Success!
Judd Sirott is responsible for Carlos Zambrano's injury.
Bradley watch -- out 8 games of 25
Via Sarah Spain's Tweeter
This is truly offensive and it makes me hate Cardinal fans even more.
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
how stupid are they
Can’t even get the right racial stereotype. Idiots.
Hey Cubs could you start winning again? That would be real nice.
Yeah Cowherd talked about this this morning as well
So he busted out those idiots on a national level
Funny the way it is, how a kid walks ten miles to school while another is dropping out
That's... just dumb.
Carlos is paid to PITCH, not groundskeep. Stupid Cards fans. :P
Judd Sirott is responsible for Carlos Zambrano's injury.
Bradley watch -- out 8 games of 25
Please tell me the daughters sign says "Free Bird"
That would only make this the most epically stereotypical STL fan pic EVAR
More like Free Willy
Get a larger shirt chick
Funny the way it is, how a kid walks ten miles to school while another is dropping out
I dont want him to pull a hammy
pushing a mower, I hope Lou stops him from continued law mowing
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
OUCH!
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
It's now made Deadspin
and it’s getting a ton of hits.
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
Some of the replies on Deadspin are hilarious
My favorite: “I didn’t know you hire someone to mow your lawn if you live in a trailer park.”
Jackie likes the smell of cut grass, he used to play ball on Saturdays, Playin in the sun...
yes, i liked that one as well
Funny the way it is, how a kid walks ten miles to school while another is dropping out
That T-shirt really carries a lot of weight coming from those hay seeds in that cow town. Most of
them have old chevys on their front lawns anyway.
"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris
by willie mays hayes' gloves on May 5, 2009 1:04 PM CDT up reply actions
woah.
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on May 5, 2009 1:04 PM CDT up reply actions
I would have claimed EA fo sho
Funny the way it is, how a kid walks ten miles to school while another is dropping out
Lou in today’s pregame on WGN, “we are starting to see green on that ivory.”
www.wrigleyexpansion.com
Cinco de Junio...
was pretty hilarious as well.
"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
Nah, not the whole outfield!
He’s talking about that great jazz pianist they just called up from the minors. He’s green on the ivories.
Is that "ivy"
or do the Cubs have a club-house piano?
Derrek Lee is good.
by DGU on May 5, 2009 1:08 PM CDT up reply actions
I believe he'll eat his scorecard if...
…Gathwright leads the game off with a homerun.
"Pounding sand since 1982...."
Can you imagine
Getting called up, then finding out on the board that you’re starting?
Hell of an experience. I hope he does well
For The Chicago Cubs on a picturesque day at Wrigley Field
Funny the way it is, how a kid walks ten miles to school while another is dropping out
Jump!
http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2009/5/5/865374/first-pitch-thread-cubs-vs-giants
Jackie likes the smell of cut grass, he used to play ball on Saturdays, Playin in the sun...
just noticed the starting lineup
i mean, I conceded this game when I saw Lincecum was facing Marshall but I didn’t expect the manager of the team to do the same…………………..
how can you let Molina beat you?
He has 3x RBI’s than the next highest producer on the team, who has 11 or 12. Seriously, just don’t throw him anything to hit. This team cannot score otherwise.
Where is our scouting?
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