He Pitches! He Hits! He Flies The Team Plane! (No, I Made That Last Part Up.) Ted Lilly Leads Cubs To 7-1 Win Over Astros
by Al Yellon on Jun 10, 2009 8:00 AM CDT
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Just three days ago, BCB reader lswaidz posted "Lillyisms", a post containing all the amazing things Ted Lilly has done, can do, or will do in the future.
Among all the incredible feats posted there, we left one out: his first career triple. Ted threw 6.2 outstanding scoreless innings and slammed a ball deep into the gap in right-center field at the Juice Box last night, hoofing it all the way to third base and later scoring. This helped lead the Cubs to an impressive 7-1 win over the Astros last night, the shutout ruined by a home run in the 9th inning off Sean Marshall (can anyone explain to me why Marshall, instead of Jason Waddell, was throwing in the 9th?). I don't think it's too early to start the "Ted Lilly For The All-Star Team" bandwagon.
That last note is my only complaint about the team's performance last night. Mike Fontenot celebrated his 29th birthday -- there was a study done by Bill James years ago that indicated that players often have big days on their birthdays -- with four hits, including his sixth home run; it was nice to see him break out and start hitting the ball with authority again. Same for Geovany Soto, who had three hits. And can we officially put the "move Derrek Lee down in the lineup" talk away? D-Lee had two hits and two walks and is now hitting .269/.358/.437. Even Andres Blanco joined in the fun with a two-run double that finished the Cub scoring in the sixth inning. Jake Fox had a pinch-double -- his fifth pinch-hit in six PH at-bats this year, very impressive -- and was rewarded with a return ticket to Iowa so that Aaron Miles could be activated. I don't understand this at all; Andres Blanco and Bobby Scales can do anything Miles can, and Fox was a useful bat off the bench. He'll be back.
Milton Bradley originally wasn't going to play last night, but talked Lou into using him; he had a tough day at the plate, going 0-for-6 with three K's and leaving ten batters stranded, but made a nice diving catch in right field in the ninth inning. Speaking of runners left on base, the Cubs could have scored far more runs than they did; they left sixteen men on base, which could have been cause for alarm if the pitching staff wasn't doing so well and they hadn't scored seven runs already.
It was a good day all around for the Cubs; late in the first round of what Bud Selig and Co. have now termed the "First-Year Player Draft" (and I cringed every time I heard him say "Los Angeleeeeeeeez" in announcing Dodgers and Angels picks), the Cubs tabbed outfielder Brett Jackson from UC-Berkeley. Complete coverage of the draft in BCB's minor league section, and also last night, Josh77 posted a link to this video of Jackson taken by his father and posted on YouTube. The instant analysis of the pick on the MLB Network was universally positive; I hope they get Jackson, who is a huge Cubs fan, signed soon and playing. As a college player he could probably head right to the Midwest League, but I'm guessing he'd go to Boise at first.
And even better -- the Cardinals and Brewers both lost last night; that puts St. Louis, the Cubs, and the Reds (who won their game) in a virtual tie 2.5 games behind Milwaukee, but the Cubs, who have lost fewer games than the Cardinals or Reds, lead by one percentage point and are technically in second place by themselves, just one game down to the Brewers in the loss column. And, Len Kasper reported during last night's telecast that Aramis Ramirez had done a bit of hitting in the batting cage and taken a few ground balls, only one month after his shoulder separation. They won't rush him, but he does still appear to be on target to return after the All-Star break. And, the Cubs are now 8-4 since the eight-game losing streak ended. Keep the faith.
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That the kind of win I like to see
I get antsy when when we have a bunch of one run games, even when we win. Seeing as I’m an old guy and understand that you can’t win them all, I don’t freak out too bad when we lose a couple in a row. BUT- and I repeat BUT i really dislike seeing a team play like a bunch of individuals rather than as a group.
If the world didn't suck we would all fall off.
by carolinacub on Jun 10, 2009 8:08 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
It is nice
It is nice to win in a blowout once in awhile. My heart can’t take much more extra innings especially on the road.
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by puckishcubsfan on Jun 10, 2009 8:53 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ted has sealed his ASG bid as long as he keeps doing what he's doing
Last night in the game thread I was trying to think of who could stop him from being the starter. We had Johan, Cain, Lincecum, and Marquis. Anybody else?
Just say no to players named Aaron on the Cubs.
by nji232 on Jun 10, 2009 8:13 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Billingsley, maybe.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
by Al Yellon on Jun 10, 2009 8:15 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Was funny
watching Lilly continually checking over his shoulder on the triple.
by thermal54 on Jun 10, 2009 8:20 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I have rewatched that triple many times since last night and enjoyed it every time. Nobody was more surprised than Ted to realize he was on third base when it ended.
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 Jun 10, 2009 8:25 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I
was impressed by his head first slide!! It looked like a very good slide.
"Respect" ~ Ryne Sandberg
by gwood on Jun 10, 2009 8:31 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He is Bobby Scales baserunning instructor after all
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by heine41 on Jun 10, 2009 8:44 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
We all were lucky that Lilly's cape was tucked in on that slide,
otherwise he would have flew away to help rescue some damsel in distress.
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by Fishbone2 on Jun 10, 2009 9:08 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
*We're
"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 Jun 10, 2009 9:34 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
no
you were right the first time.
by false cognate on Jun 10, 2009 12:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
unless
you mean to replace “we all were” with “We’re”
by false cognate on Jun 10, 2009 12:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Although Marquis leads the NL in victories...
if anyone takes a look at the rest of his #’s…. not so impressive. Not All-Star worthy imho.
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by digitalbenjamin on Jun 10, 2009 8:27 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I know the fans don't get to pick
But is it a vote of managers and players that put the pitchers in? Because if it is- wins will be the only stat considered.
Just say no to players named Aaron on the Cubs.
by nji232 on Jun 10, 2009 8:36 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Do the Rockies have any other potential All Stars?
The rule is that each team must be represented, right? If he’s the best thing they’ve got going, Lilly might just be out of luck . . .
by madcow256 on Jun 10, 2009 9:59 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Brad Hawpe is hitting .335 with 8 homers, and 43 RBI
by WanderingWanderer on Jun 10, 2009 10:48 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
And if I remember...
Helton is having a good year.
by CubsWin!Oregon on Jun 10, 2009 10:50 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Right on both counts
But tough positions to fit in an All Star, when fans can get someone like Fukodome a spot. Hawpe deserves it though.
by madcow256 on Jun 10, 2009 10:56 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Randy Wells could be All-Star consideration if he keeps throwing the way he is...
He’s got a 238 ERA+ over 40 IP. Alas, we cannot win for him.
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by dtpollitt on Jun 10, 2009 8:37 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That
is a ridiculous ERA+, WOW!!
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by gwood on Jun 10, 2009 8:39 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I agree to pitch 40 innings and have 238 ERA....
must be some kind of record.
j/k dan :)
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by Madison Cub Fan on Jun 10, 2009 9:30 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
ERA+ is actually a different metric; he didn't mean ERA
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by Shanghai Badger on Jun 10, 2009 9:49 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Haren & Cueto for sure
Other than wins which are not his fault, Haren’s numbers are SICK.
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by Doggie Stalker on Jun 10, 2009 9:38 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Poor Dan Haren.
He’s this year Matt Cain. His teammates don’t score any runs for him when he pitches. He must think they don’t like him.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jun 10, 2009 10:05 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't feel as bad for Haren as I do for Randy Wells.
But I might be slightly biased.
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by Blue W on Jun 10, 2009 10:07 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Carpenter
if he stays healthy through the allstar break. He might not be the starter but he has to at least be considered for the team if he is healthy and you really want to give yourself the best chance to win the game.
The other thing that could stop any of these guys is the schedule…how many of the best pitchers did not pitch because they did pitched on Sunday last year.
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by TheRiot Police on Jun 10, 2009 1:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wish someone would take Aaron Miles off our roster.
I got nothing against him personally. He and Gathright were bizarre pickups over the off-season.
"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 Jun 10, 2009 8:14 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Unfortunately it's a $ thing with Miles.
But if that’s the reason you keep him on the roster… why not move either Scales or Blanco and keep Fox up? Do we really need that many middle infielders?
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by digitalbenjamin on Jun 10, 2009 8:29 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
My guess is Fox
will be back for DH stints and they are getting him some consisitent AB’s to get ready for that role.
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 Jun 10, 2009 9:41 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That makes a lot of sense.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jun 10, 2009 10:06 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I got a solution:
Have Zambrano “accidentally trip” Miles in the clubhouse. I am inclined to believe this team is better with Scales, Blanco and Fox than with Miles and Freel. But then again, I’m not a general manager for a multi-million dollar baseball franchise.
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
by chilango2 on Jun 10, 2009 10:08 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Let's send Miles out to Denver to help Clint Barmes carry
some deer meat up the stairs?
if this was still new to me, i wouldn't understand
by N Oakley on Jun 10, 2009 11:15 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
is Freel stil on the active roster?
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by digitalbenjamin on Jun 10, 2009 12:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
DL right now.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
by drewishdrewid on Jun 10, 2009 12:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
no specific place to put this
with day 2 not started yet, but pirates fans detest their draft so far. cardinals fans like theirs. haven’t visited houston, milw, or cin-cinna-tuh yet, but i’d imagine astros fans may be renouncing their team.
by tim815 on Jun 10, 2009 8:20 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Pirates fans
should detest their draft because it was designed o save money so that they had the money to sign Miguel Sanos from the DR.
by Josh77 on Jun 10, 2009 9:54 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
2004
This is reminding me of 2004 the Cubs holding their heads above water and keeping within striking distance of first place while they wait for comebacks from injuries.
But this is a better team than the 04 one and I expect once they hit on all cylinders they will leave the Brew crew and Cardinal birds in their dust.
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 Jun 10, 2009 8:22 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
and Latroy Hawkins is not on this team...
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by digitalbenjamin on Jun 10, 2009 8:29 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Speaking of `04...
…I was at PNC Park when they dropped a twi-night DH in late May to the Bucs. Both were lost on late-inning home runs, one off Barowski and the other off our favorite all-time pitcher, Hawkins. Was anyone else there?
by thermal54 on Jun 10, 2009 8:34 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bizarre
I have more of a memory of a hilarious typo on a former site when someone said Borowski had to go because he was blowing daves instead of saves.
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 Jun 10, 2009 8:37 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mackowiak
Hit a walk-off grand slam in the 1st game (Borowski) and tied the second game in the 9th (Hawkins) with a 2-run HR. Thank you, Baseballreference.com!
by thermal54 on Jun 10, 2009 8:41 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's the day Rob Mackowiak's son was born.
Boy, will he have a story to tell him!
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jun 10, 2009 10:08 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
ugh, it's posting double again
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jun 10, 2009 10:09 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nope, only appears to
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Jun 10, 2009 10:18 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You learn fast grasshopper.
if this was still new to me, i wouldn't understand
by N Oakley on Jun 10, 2009 11:16 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Now, that's weird.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jun 10, 2009 1:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
BITTER MEMORIES......
I took the day off to watch that game ….My wife still brings it up at times…She said i was in a very bad mood all weekend…Wonder Why ?? They shoud have won both games…..
by cubs north on Jun 10, 2009 10:23 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i still stand by prediction of the cubs winning the division by 10 games
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by heine41 on Jun 10, 2009 8:46 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
For some reason the Reds series put me in this camp again
Maybe not by 10 games, but these other teams are jokes. We might be in first place when Aramis comes back.
Just say no to players named Aaron on the Cubs.
by nji232 on Jun 10, 2009 8:48 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
we might be in first place by the time Dero cmes back :)
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by heine41 on Jun 10, 2009 8:51 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just to give you an idea of how hard that is...
…the Angels won their division last year by 21 games…because they won 100 games, and the Rangers were below .500. We had the 2nd biggest division lead, and that’s because we won 97 games, and that was only a 7.5 game separation.
10 is asking a lot.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
by dtpollitt on Jun 10, 2009 8:50 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I understand that of course
but Ted Lilly does not
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by heine41 on Jun 10, 2009 8:55 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, I see what you did there.
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by dtpollitt on Jun 10, 2009 8:58 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ted understands
he understands everything. He just doesn’t care
by chitownhawkeye on Jun 10, 2009 10:05 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, winning the division by 10 games is way too rich for my blood.
The Cards are obviously ice cold right now, but there’s still a long way to go.
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by dat cubfan daver on Jun 10, 2009 9:09 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Also on the draft
God almighty the Cubs have a bad history in the 1st round.
In 30 years the only players to have a long term career with the Cubs are Shawon Dunston and Kerry Wood. And Joe Carter is the only one to have a significant career elsewhere.
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 Jun 10, 2009 8:23 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Our drafting is a joke
I heard we took a center fielder and just laughed. Based on the history of CF prospects in Chicago, I would have looked at another position.
Just say no to players named Aaron on the Cubs.
by nji232 on Jun 10, 2009 8:29 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yea but... this guy really "looks like a ballplayer"
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by digitalbenjamin on Jun 10, 2009 8:30 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Watching that youtube video...
on the home page, i will say they guy keeps his bat in the hitting zone (strike zone) for a long period of time. Obviously i didnt see it in slow motion but it was pretty impressive.
"I love this world. I hope hell is as much fun!"
by HIGGY on Jun 10, 2009 8:46 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
agreed
but like all Josh said, it was a greatest hits video. would like to have seen him striking out a couple times
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by heine41 on Jun 10, 2009 8:47 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
True...
But for someone who keeps the bat in the zone for that long, it is a good sign. Greatest hits or not, the fundamentals are there.
All hitters look bad when they strike out. To me, it appeared that he was swinging smoothly and controlled, while keeping the bat in the best possible place to hit the ball.
"I love this world. I hope hell is as much fun!"
by HIGGY on Jun 10, 2009 8:49 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Unfortunately, that motion has netted him a really low contact rate
by SouthernCub on Jun 10, 2009 8:53 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Really?
I dont know much about the guy so i am really asking – it just appears like he has the tools in place, but who am i to tell. I did have a few cocktails last night which has made for a slow morning.
"I love this world. I hope hell is as much fun!"
by HIGGY on Jun 10, 2009 8:58 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He struck out 61 times in 247 PA this year...
Or once every four plate appearances.
For his college career, he struck out 117 times in 21% of his plate appearances.
by SouthernCub on Jun 10, 2009 9:01 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Poorly-worded last sentence...
For his college career, he struck out 117 times in 546 PA (481 AB), or 21% of his plate appearances.
by SouthernCub on Jun 10, 2009 9:02 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You must be...
trying to make this morning even tougher for me huh?
j/k. Yea those numbers are not that great but it is college, minor league teaching could change that.
"I love this world. I hope hell is as much fun!"
by HIGGY on Jun 10, 2009 9:06 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hopefully it gets better...
(both your morning, and Jackson’s contact rate). But I do think the low contact rate is a concern.
by SouthernCub on Jun 10, 2009 9:08 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
MLB Network compared him to
Edmonds… Saying he’s very athletic, can run, hit, has all the tools to be successful… Said with a little coaching they feel they can improve the contact rate and lower the k’s.
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by Fishbone2 on Jun 10, 2009 9:13 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's what Wilken Said
If there’s a flaw in his game that stands out, it is the 61 strikeouts in 218 at-bats this season — something Wilken attributes to ‘’a little play in his swing’’ that can be addressed without major changes.
In the sun-times today
in his freshman and sophmore year, Jackson had 56 strike-outs in 263 at-bats, which is a little better.
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by gwood on Jun 10, 2009 9:12 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
gotta love those purdy left handed swings
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by heine41 on Jun 10, 2009 8:55 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Are they sweet?
"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 Jun 10, 2009 10:15 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think we should petition the alderman to make it illegal for the Cubs to pick a centerfielder in the first round and the Bears to draft a quarterback period.
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by puckishcubsfan on Jun 10, 2009 8:42 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Many teams fail on their first round picks.
I’d like to see the results for other teams over the last 30 years. A baseball first round pick is not nearly as close to a sure thing as a first round NFL or NBA pick.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
by Al Yellon on Jun 10, 2009 8:31 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm guessing we're well below than the average...
I think somewhere between 1/4 and 1/3 of first rounders at least make the big leagues.
by SouthernCub on Jun 10, 2009 8:32 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Over half
of first rounders make the big leagues, but a lot of those are just September cups of coffee that don’t amount to anything. People have done studies on this and I can’t remember right now, but I think it’s about 1/3 of first round picks have significant careers.
If someone could post the actual studies, that would be great.
by Josh77 on Jun 10, 2009 10:00 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I heard someone say 55% get at least a cup of coffee
seems about right
by salparadise23 on Jun 10, 2009 12:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Minus...
the Bears first round picks :)
They are usually sure things that will fail.
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by HIGGY on Jun 10, 2009 8:32 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
When the Bears got Cutler and some people were bemoaning the trade of first round picks I thought why?
(Not as bad as those who thought we were making a mistake giving up Orton).
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by puckishcubsfan on Jun 10, 2009 8:38 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Care to ask the Bears about that first round?
Hey, they traded (2) #’1s for Cutler! Now if they can find someone he can count on throwing the ball to that will actually catch it and run with it.
While the ‘Hawks have done well the last few years (Toews in ’06, Kane in ’07) they too were very lame in their #1’s for what seemed like decades.
Sweet Lou for Mayor in '11.
by blackhawk24 on Jun 10, 2009 2:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
you'll be eating crow
when Mark Prior returns and eventually wins a Cy Young.
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by digitalbenjamin on Jun 10, 2009 8:32 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
What league will that be in?
The Towel League?
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by Al Yellon on Jun 10, 2009 8:33 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yep... the MTLB
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by digitalbenjamin on Jun 10, 2009 8:34 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
They give those out in the Northern League too?
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by blackhawk24 on Jun 10, 2009 2:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm trying not to get too high about the hitting last night
Don’t get me wrong we did what we should do- beat up on a crappy pitcher. Its just that we own Moehler this year so I’ll enjoy the fun of last night, but I don’t consider it the start of a trend.
Just say no to players named Aaron on the Cubs.
by nji232 on Jun 10, 2009 8:26 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Moehler had our number a while back this season
So the “crappy pitcher” line won’t apply.
Take it.
by CubFaninNY on Jun 10, 2009 8:28 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Moehler is the definition of a crappy pitcher
Just say no to players named Aaron on the Cubs.
by nji232 on Jun 10, 2009 8:30 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
lots of crappy pitchers have had our number
doesn’t mean they aren’t crappy. Moehler is bad.
by WanderingWanderer on Jun 10, 2009 9:40 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Here's, I'll help you keep reality:
Milton Bradley needs to go on the DL and rehab, getting his regular swings in @ the minors, or he needs to decide he’s fully and 100% healthy, THEN play. He left 10 friggin’ men on base last night. TEN. Unacceptable.
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by dtpollitt on Jun 10, 2009 8:39 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well his sure to be LOB partner in crime
Aaron Miles will try and leave guys on base right behind Milton.
Just say no to players named Aaron on the Cubs.
by nji232 on Jun 10, 2009 8:43 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
when you're the only guy making outs
you’re going to leave a lotta guys on base. We had 16 his yesterday. There’s time for Bradley to get his swing together. And I can’t imagine that an unhealthy Bradley makes those running and diving catches.
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by drewishdrewid on Jun 10, 2009 9:42 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm interested to see what
Lou will do in interleague play. Will he DH Fox? Will he DH Bradley and play Hoff in right or visa versa? Will he DH Bradley and play Johnson in center and Dome in right?
So many options.
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by gwood on Jun 10, 2009 9:45 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
With Fox back on the farm
I would guess it’ll be a combination of Hoffpauir/Bradley, depending on Bradley’s health.
If Fox is back, my guess is we’d see him split DH with Hoffpauir, depending on the pitcher. Bradley, if healthy, would be in RF.
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by Trey2317 on Jun 10, 2009 10:47 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's hard to get your timing down...
…when your clock stops every two weeks or so. That was a hell of a catch in the ninth, though, no?
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by dat cubfan daver on Jun 10, 2009 9:46 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
After the last out a few guys seemed to be congratulating him on that catch,
I think they even got a smile out of him.
It might have slightly taken the sting out of an 0-6 night at the plate.
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by Blue W on Jun 10, 2009 9:49 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
1. Great Recap
2. Wow, that’s alot of LOB
3. Jake Fox, you will be missed (and we will remember spots where he would have fit perfectly as PH instead of Blanco/Miles). Hurry back soon!
4. Milton, stop being so hard up on proving yourself.
This is likely why you get injured so much, you just don’t seem to understand what your limits are bc of the elephant-sized chip on your shoulder. You shoud have stopped by BCB yesterday for the Hug-it-out, you obviously need one of those Robin Williams-Matt Damon style “Its not your fault. Its not your fault. Its not your fault” sessions…
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by The Ryno and I Know on Jun 10, 2009 8:30 AM CDT reply actions 1 recs
Fox would have been useful today vs. the LHP Rodriguez.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
by Al Yellon on Jun 10, 2009 8:31 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Couldn't we just send Miles down to Iowa and keep Jake Fox?
It makes much more sense. Miles has been a disaster to this point. While Jake Fox hasn’t been good at a position yet, if we kept him up here, he would have a perfect chance to learn a position.
Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jun 10, 2009 9:19 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not really, no.
Miles has too much MLB service time to be sent down. And, from Jim Hendry’s perspective, you don’t send sign veteran players to two-year, $5 million contracts and send them to Triple A.
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by dat cubfan daver on Jun 10, 2009 9:35 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Plus,
The perfect chance for Fox to learn a position is really IN the minors.
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by Fishbone2 on Jun 10, 2009 9:38 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It'll be interesting to see whether they put him at third base.
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by dat cubfan daver on Jun 10, 2009 9:47 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hopefully his manager lets him this time
Just say no to players named Aaron on the Cubs.
by nji232 on Jun 10, 2009 9:48 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
they should teach him
to play outfield. Center.
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by drewishdrewid on Jun 10, 2009 9:48 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes, so we could eventually trade him to Baltimore.
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by dat cubfan daver on Jun 10, 2009 9:49 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
well, if he can HIT...
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by drewishdrewid on Jun 10, 2009 9:50 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
How about right wing?
Point guard?
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"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
by Clutch16 on Jun 10, 2009 9:50 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Soccer
forward.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
by drewishdrewid on Jun 10, 2009 9:50 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wicket-keeper?
I spent 90% of my money on women and drink. The rest I wasted - George Best
by Blue W on Jun 10, 2009 9:57 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hooker
"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 Jun 10, 2009 10:04 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Curling Skip.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
by drewishdrewid on Jun 10, 2009 10:32 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Domestique
Linus: Life is rarely all one way, Charlie Brown. You win some, you lose some. Charlie Brown: Really? Gee, that'd be neat.
by CyberCyclist on Jun 10, 2009 10:49 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Silly Mid-off
"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris
by willie mays hayes' gloves on Jun 10, 2009 10:58 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kind of upset to see...
Fox go back down. I know he’s not the greatest defensively, but he can flat out hit. With White and Scales, I don’t see the fit or need for Miles anymore (or ever for that matter).
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on Jun 10, 2009 8:32 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm hoping he open the eyes
of some AL general managers despite his abbreviated stint with the Cubs.
"Respect" ~ Ryne Sandberg
by gwood on Jun 10, 2009 8:41 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
plus with interleague play coming up he could have DH'd
"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 Jun 10, 2009 9:45 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I bet
he’ll be back. They’ll send Scales or Blanco down.
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by drewishdrewid on Jun 10, 2009 9:47 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hopefully Scales
Great story and all, but I really enjoy watching Blanco play defense. He seems to be starting to hit a little too.
"Respect" ~ Ryne Sandberg
by gwood on Jun 10, 2009 9:57 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
+1
Love me some defense.
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on Jun 10, 2009 10:21 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Here's another Ted Lilly thread
from last year. Pretty funny stuff. Ted Lilly Facts
I haz blurg: hotbeans.wordpress.com
by digitalbenjamin on Jun 10, 2009 8:37 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
you're right
very funny stuff. Ted Lily said so himself.
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by tony412 on Jun 10, 2009 11:03 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Someone should send that link to Pat & Ron before Ted's next start.
Or maybe Len & Bob.
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by Blue W on Jun 10, 2009 11:06 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Or what about Sara
She does such fun pieces with some of the players… I wonder if she would be interested in it
"That's what you live for. You live for the opportunity and when that day comes, you better be ready," Soto said. "I tried to make sure that whenever they gave me a chance, I was ready and I knew I had to take advantage of the opportunity."
by Madison Cub Fan on Jun 10, 2009 11:10 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Join the BCB Flickr Group: http://flickr.com/groups/bleedcubbieblue
by tony412 on Jun 10, 2009 11:21 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'll email it to Sarah Spain.
Both links, in fact.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
by Al Yellon on Jun 10, 2009 1:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just as a lark...
I picked a random team that has been in business as long as the Cubs to see what its first round draft history looked like. Went into it thinking nobody could have done as badly as the Cubs. Well, the team was the Tigers and – whaddya know? – they’ve done as bad or even worse than the Cubs!
Joe, you coulda made us proud!
by copingwiththecubs on Jun 10, 2009 8:38 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
And then there is the Phillies
Who since 1997:
1997: J.D. Drew – didn’t sign, but I think it was a good pick
1998: Pat Burrell – worked out pretty well
1999: Brett Myers – again worked out pretty well
2000: Chase Utley – see last 3
2001: Gavin Floyd – pitched for Phillies through 2006 then traded for Freddie Garcia
2002: Cole Hamels – this guy hasn’t done much yet… SARCASM ALERT
2003: no first round pick
Oh and in 1996 in the 2nd round, they drafted some guy named Jimmy Rollins.
That 6-7 year run is what produces World Series Championships.
"Manny Trillo is coming in to pinch run. You know, for a lot of teams, you would pinch run for Manny Trillo." - Harry Caray
by Archie on Jun 10, 2009 8:49 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Impressive
What does the Cubs list look like?
Just say no to players named Aaron on the Cubs.
by nji232 on Jun 10, 2009 8:51 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Since 1995
1995: Kerry Wood
1996: Todd Noel
1997: Jon Garland
1998: Corey Patterson
1999: Ben Christiansen
2000: Luis Montanez
2001: Mark Prior
2002: Bobby Brownlie
2003: Ryan Harvey
2004: no first round pick
2005: Mark Pawalek
"Manny Trillo is coming in to pinch run. You know, for a lot of teams, you would pinch run for Manny Trillo." - Harry Caray
by Archie on Jun 10, 2009 8:53 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I dunno, that doesn't look too bad to me.
Wood is a no brainer. Garland is good. Not our fault that two guys that looked like win-wins decided to suck air—Corey & Mark.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
by dtpollitt on Jun 10, 2009 8:55 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm not going any further because you really can't say hit or miss on a guy for four years or so
"Manny Trillo is coming in to pinch run. You know, for a lot of teams, you would pinch run for Manny Trillo." - Harry Caray
by Archie on Jun 10, 2009 8:55 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I dunno, that doesn't look too bad to me.
Wood is a no brainer. Garland is good. Not our fault that two guys that looked like win-wins decided to suck air—Corey & Mark.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
by dtpollitt on Jun 10, 2009 8:55 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, The problem
is really since 1998. Corey…ok. bummer. But you can’t go 7 years getting nothing from the first round of the draft and have a great system.
"Manny Trillo is coming in to pinch run. You know, for a lot of teams, you would pinch run for Manny Trillo." - Harry Caray
by Archie on Jun 10, 2009 8:56 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
(throws up)
Thanks. Though I’m not thanking the Cubs for any of those. 0 for our last 10. Though we traded Garland for something for a playoff run right?
Just say no to players named Aaron on the Cubs.
by nji232 on Jun 10, 2009 8:56 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He was traded for Matt Karchner in late July of 1998
Karchner went 3 -1 with a 5.14 ERA in 29 appearances out of the pen the rest of the year.
"Manny Trillo is coming in to pinch run. You know, for a lot of teams, you would pinch run for Manny Trillo." - Harry Caray
by Archie on Jun 10, 2009 8:59 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Quietly
Rome wasn’t built in a day (unless Lilly was building it) but quietly Lee is up to around 270 now.
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 Jun 10, 2009 8:41 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I am reminded of DGU's sig line.
Derrek Lee is good.
"I'll never forget how I felt last October." ~Kosuke Fukudome
by Goodie1969 on Jun 10, 2009 8:44 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I am starting to wonder...
If Derrek Lee likes more pressure. I dont know if i could back that up with anything except that he has turned it up since Aramis went down, and he was smoking hot in the playoffs last year.
I dunno – i am just saying might be something to look at.
"I love this world. I hope hell is as much fun!"
by HIGGY on Jun 10, 2009 9:03 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
If I remember correctly
except for last year and 2005, DLee regularly started the seasons slowly, getting better once June hit. That seems to be the case this year.
"Respect" ~ Ryne Sandberg
by gwood on Jun 10, 2009 9:05 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Whats nice about Lee getting back to his career numbers
Is that he will have to continue to be on a tear for a while to get around to his career numbers.
Just say no to players named Aaron on the Cubs.
by nji232 on Jun 10, 2009 8:50 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Since May 1 Derrek Lee
has an OPS of just under 1.000
Not only is he hitting really great in the last week or so, but he has been consistently hitting and drawing walks over the last 5 weeks.
DLee is doin just fine
"There are no curses here...Games are won and lost on the baseball field" - Lou Piniella
by El Borto on Jun 10, 2009 9:22 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
+10
Rome was built last month.
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by dat cubfan daver on Jun 10, 2009 9:36 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
This road trip
So far this road trip has been a turnaround and much needed one for this baseball team.
I’m sure I’m not the only person here feeling better about the team than I did before they got on the plane to Atlanta.
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by puckishcubsfan on Jun 10, 2009 8:49 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Did you see a bunch of Cubs on the dugout steps late in the game yesterday?
Looks like they were having a blast, but I couldn’t quite tell what they were doing – some thought they were giving Lilly crap about changing his entire uniform after the head-first slide triple. Anyway, it was pretty funny and cool to see so many of the guys so animated like that.
Wait a minute... who am I here?
by malicedoom on Jun 10, 2009 8:59 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
and on radio
pat and ron were laughing about 1960’s television and hairstyles. instead of crying.
by tim815 on Jun 10, 2009 9:01 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
things like that build chemistry
which is what this team needs just a little bit more of
Albert Pujols for Cubs Starting 1B in 2011
by heine41 on Jun 10, 2009 9:03 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pat and Ron talked about how relaxed the team was at the hotel yesterday...
Ron said he could see it and wasn’t surprised they had a good game. Said the extra inning win vs the Reds definitely helped take some pressure 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
by Fishbone2 on Jun 10, 2009 9:20 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Judd Sirott
I have to give the guy credit. While he still kind of sucks, he’s significantly improved his game calling. His biggest flaw still seems to be that he can’t instantly judge a ball after it comes off the bat and then there’s a second of silence before he figures it out.
His Soriano HR call the other day was kind of funny, in a Len Kasper way.
by dr stabbingworth on Jun 10, 2009 9:21 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I have to disagree
Unless we are grading improvement as now he is actually talking about the game most of the time instead of just chatting with Ronnie as improvement.
"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 Jun 10, 2009 9:51 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
In his defense
Wouldn’t you just chat with Ron the whole time? I know I would
Just say no to players named Aaron on the Cubs.
by nji232 on Jun 10, 2009 9:52 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ok maybe I'd chat about baseball at least
The other night when he went off on a tangent about if Ronnie ever smoked cigars… I literary had to turn the radio off.
"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 Jun 10, 2009 9:54 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Its a weak defense
Since his job is to talk about baseball.
Just say no to players named Aaron on the Cubs.
by nji232 on Jun 10, 2009 9:55 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Even Pat Hughes does stuff like that
Part of doing the play-by-play with Ron is that sometimes you have to let Ron do his thing, no matter how asinine.
by dr stabbingworth on Jun 10, 2009 10:33 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
True Pat does have to sometimes and that I understand.
I’m not asking for Judd to be good or even average. But when Ronnie is doing a little of pxp that is just wrong.
I seem to find if I miss a game or two, Judd doesn’t seem QUITE as bad. But like in the last week where I’ve listened to them all, he makes my ears bleed.
"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 Jun 10, 2009 10:38 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
there are still whole
at bats that go by without a pitch description. “He hits the ball… and he’s out.” ARGH.
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by drewishdrewid on Jun 10, 2009 9:52 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Those long, pregnant pauses are still awful.
And he still sounds like he shotgunned a case of Red Bull before he showed up for work.
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by dat cubfan daver on Jun 10, 2009 10:16 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You try recapping every AL game between the first and second pitch of an inning
Note: This does not excuse his PbP.
"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 Jun 10, 2009 10:22 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
well
if they were interested in not overriding the game, they’d cut one commercial, and let him talk then.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
by drewishdrewid on Jun 10, 2009 10:33 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, I suppose it's not easy...
…but Andy Masur never seemed to bother me.
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by dat cubfan daver on Jun 10, 2009 10:55 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
neither did Cory last year
"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 Jun 10, 2009 10:56 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's actually who I was thinking of.
Not sure why I flashed back to Andy Masur. Maybe it’s this coffee…
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by dat cubfan daver on Jun 10, 2009 10:58 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ha
That’s probably all I’ll be thinking about now the next time I hear him.
by dr stabbingworth on Jun 10, 2009 10:34 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pat's not exactly great at that either...
How many times have we heard, “There’s a drive!!! And caught by the shortstop…”
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on Jun 10, 2009 10:24 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ah, the Pat Hughes Psych.
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by dat cubfan daver on Jun 10, 2009 10:55 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
followed by the Ron Santo groan
"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 Jun 10, 2009 10:56 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
"What is going on?!"
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by dat cubfan daver on Jun 10, 2009 10:58 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is my favorite
I have tears in my eyes right now from laughing so much
by Craig in South Bend on Jun 10, 2009 12:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
My other favorite...
…is when a Cubs batter gets a hit with RISP and Ron starts yelling at the runners, “Come on! COME ON!!!”
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by dat cubfan daver on Jun 10, 2009 2:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I like having a fan
in the radio booth. He sounds like us.
If Milton (the picture guy) had a voice, he’d sound like Ron.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
by drewishdrewid on Jun 10, 2009 2:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Win.
BSG Girls = Cubs Win! So say we all.
by neverAcquiesce on Jun 10, 2009 3:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Though I'd take him any day over the radio voice 9 miles south
Ditto for Len on TV.
Sweet Lou for Mayor in '11.
by blackhawk24 on Jun 10, 2009 2:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
What Did Fox Do Wrong ?
Did Lou and / or Jim look at the pitchers Houston is using tonight and Thursday ? Both left handers.
So what do they do ? Ship out Fox to Iowa — oh, maybe Fox needs to play everyday; needs more seasoning; Miles can do the job; whatever the reason — you’ve got to be kidding me — right?
Fox is the only viable right handed bat off the bench that the Cubs had — and I want to emphasize the had portion.
It makes absolutelty no sense to send Fox down — absolutely none. The Cubs do not need any extra mediocre middle infielders. If Lou is convinced that Blanco is his second baseman until Aramis gets back — what the hell does he need Scales for? If Lou thinks that Miles will take over at second — what does he need Blanco for?
If we take last night’s game out of the equation — a game in which Fox got another pinch hit — what we have been sorely lacking as of late — if not all season — is a few hits from our lineup and our bench.
Tell me — isn’t Fox what we need off the bench?
Sending Jake Fox to Iowa is an absolutely Stupid move — Stupid with a capital S.
by ceegeewow on Jun 10, 2009 9:39 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Fox didn't get a stupid 2 year contract
despite playing below league average his entire career.
Here’s to Aaron Miles tearing his ACL tonight.
Just say no to players named Aaron on the Cubs.
by nji232 on Jun 10, 2009 9:42 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't think its necessary to
hope injury upon players…
Oh Baby!
by cubswgnrocks on Jun 10, 2009 9:43 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'll hope for it anyway
Cubs baseball is better and more enjoyable when that piece of crap is gone.
Just say no to players named Aaron on the Cubs.
by nji232 on Jun 10, 2009 9:47 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
exactly be careful what you wish for
You don’t want bad karma. He is a Cub and also a human being. Although I think maybe I could hit better than him sometime, I never wish harm up anyone. Even Ryan Braun I won’t.
"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 Jun 10, 2009 9:57 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not to mention Braun will stare a hole right through your soul!
I spent 90% of my money on women and drink. The rest I wasted - George Best
by Blue W on Jun 10, 2009 9:59 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think he and Bobby Scales should have a stare-off
’Course it may take a week to resolve
"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 Jun 10, 2009 10:04 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
complete opposites of the spectrum
Good vs Evil in a stare down. :)
"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 Jun 10, 2009 10:07 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
When Corneas Collide!
I spent 90% of my money on women and drink. The rest I wasted - George Best
by Blue W on Jun 10, 2009 10:09 AM 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 Jun 10, 2009 10:34 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
he could stare a hole through two souls
at the same time… at 90 degrees of separation.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
by drewishdrewid on Jun 10, 2009 10:33 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Even Ryan Braun?!
You’re a really nice girl.
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
by chilango2 on Jun 10, 2009 10:09 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
We've had enough of it without wishing for it.
Plus it brings on bad mojo.
I spent 90% of my money on women and drink. The rest I wasted - George Best
by Blue W on Jun 10, 2009 9:52 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Perhaps they want Fox to play 3rd base everyday for a couple weeks before they bring him back up again.
"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)
.
by SackMan on Jun 10, 2009 9:47 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Agreed. Also because it's the type of move that's sure to piss off the fans.
Anyway…isn’t Scales>>>Blanco? At least he can hit.
by Jerry Mumphrey on Jun 10, 2009 9:47 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Scales can't play SS
Blanco, depsite his hitting, is the best defensive infielder on the roster.
by madcow256 on Jun 10, 2009 10:03 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
...Whose name isn't Derrek Lee
"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 Jun 10, 2009 10:09 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
ZING!
Seriously though, if Blanco can start hitting consistently… how great would that be?!
I spent 90% of my money on women and drink. The rest I wasted - George Best
by Blue W on Jun 10, 2009 10:13 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
A sight to behold, for sure
I’d love his glove and arm at SS every game.
"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 Jun 10, 2009 10:17 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm going to guess that Blanco can play a heck of a more competent 1B than Derrek can play at SS.
Don’t get me wrong, his 1B play is great, but SS takes more defensive skills . . .
by madcow256 on Jun 10, 2009 10:18 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Athleticism vs. wingspan
Andy may get the nod on arm strength, but how many more balls could Lee field at SS just by standing still?
I’ll pull the trump card: How many Gold Gloves has Blanco won at either position?
"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 Jun 10, 2009 10:27 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You aren't seriously proposing that DLee could be anything other than awful at SS, are you?
I don’t care if his arms are longer or not.
Gold Gloves? Blanco has won as many at the age of 25 as Derrek had. They’re as much about batting and name recognition as they are about fielding ability anyway.
by madcow256 on Jun 10, 2009 10:47 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Are there any 6 ft 6 short stops out there?
That’d be like comparing him to catcher. DLee would prolly also make a pretty bad catcher.
"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 Jun 10, 2009 10:49 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
and I love DLee not a rip
just pointing out that some players are not cut out to play certain positions
"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 Jun 10, 2009 10:50 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I agree
However, I still stand by my assertion that Andres Blanco is the best defensive infielder on the team. :)
by madcow256 on Jun 10, 2009 10:51 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
don't forget that defensive doesn't just mean fielding the batted ball
it also includes catching a wide variety of throws from other fielders possessing a wide variety of throwing skills (or lack thereof).
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
by ballhawk on Jun 10, 2009 10:59 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
has Blanco
been not good at that?
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
by drewishdrewid on Jun 10, 2009 11:00 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
don't know. I would presume so.
what I was getting at is a 1B has to catch a lot of thrown balls – way more than any other infielder. So this extra work should be factored in when considering “best defensive”.
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
by ballhawk on Jun 10, 2009 11:03 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
correction: my presumption above was that Blanco HAS been good at that.
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
by ballhawk on Jun 10, 2009 11:04 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ballhawk
Are you going to tweet during next home series?
"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 Jun 10, 2009 11:10 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yes. I'm back in Chicago now.
I was in LA for about three weeks so I missed the last few home series.
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
by ballhawk on Jun 10, 2009 11:15 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
ahh ok just curious
"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 Jun 10, 2009 3:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Given that there is no award for "best Cubs defensive infielder"
I’ll concede that there’s no way to compare Lee and Blanco, and that I’m just happy we have a few good defensive players in our infield.
by madcow256 on Jun 10, 2009 11:01 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
and yet Lou keeps putting Theriot out there.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 10, 2009 10:51 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
And now the coworkers are wondering what I'm laughing at
Thanks SWL!
by madcow256 on Jun 10, 2009 10:52 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
But DLee problem would be he's not scrappy enough for SS
"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 Jun 10, 2009 10:56 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
by drewishdrewid on Jun 10, 2009 10:58 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Damn, that even LOOKS like Theriot.
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by dat cubfan daver on Jun 10, 2009 10:59 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's got the "soul patch" & everything!
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by Blue W on Jun 10, 2009 11:00 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I should put
Cubs logos over the buttons on his pants.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
by drewishdrewid on Jun 10, 2009 11:01 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
and after Theriot retires and puts on a few pounds, he can start his new career as...
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
by ballhawk on Jun 10, 2009 11:11 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That looks like
a large flying . . .
"Respect" ~ Ryne Sandberg
by gwood on Jun 10, 2009 11:19 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Johnson!
"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris
by willie mays hayes' gloves on Jun 10, 2009 11:23 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 10, 2009 11:22 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You really brought out the scrappiness.
I spent 90% of my money on women and drink. The rest I wasted - George Best
by Blue W on Jun 10, 2009 11:24 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
he needs the buttons
on his pants!
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
by drewishdrewid on Jun 10, 2009 11:32 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
he needs the buttons
on his pants!
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
by drewishdrewid on Jun 10, 2009 11:32 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, hell - I forgot to add this:
/sarcasm
I don’t want to see Lee at SS, or Blanco at 1B. I do like Blanco’s glove and arm more than any of our other middle infielders’.
"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 Jun 10, 2009 10:52 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Meh...
1B is also the easiest defensive position. Don’t get me wrong, Lee’s very good at it (channeling Bob Slidell in Office Space—I’m not gonna lie, I’m a Derrick Lee fan). But the marginal difference between a good first baseman and a not so good first baseman isn’t that large.
I’d say all things considered, a good SS/2B is more valuable than a great first baseman (defensively, that is).
by CubsWin!Oregon on Jun 10, 2009 2:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I celebrate the guy's entire collection
if this was still new to me, i wouldn't understand
by N Oakley on Jun 10, 2009 2:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's amazing that that was John C. McGinley...
mostly ad-libbing…The man’s a genius.
by CubsWin!Oregon on Jun 10, 2009 2:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nothing better
than a good ol’ Dr Cox rant.
BSG Girls = Cubs Win! So say we all.
by neverAcquiesce on Jun 10, 2009 3:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He single handedly made Scrubs watchable...
… in spite of Zach Braff.
"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 Jun 10, 2009 3:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Aww, I like Zach Braff.
Loved Scrubs by the way. Broad, yes, but damn did it have heart.
BSG Girls = Cubs Win! So say we all.
by neverAcquiesce on Jun 10, 2009 3:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I like him too, to be honest.
Garden State was great, and his directorial and musical influence can make an OK movie great.
His goofy schtick just wore thin in Scrubs. Too many repeated jokes, too many episodes where his gimmick was blatantly ripped from Seinfeld or elsewhere. McGinley and Donald Faison (Turk) made that show great.
"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 Jun 10, 2009 3:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
And just to be clear...
… i either own or have downloaded every episode of Scrubs ever. I love the show. It just wore thin. NBC gave up on it after it should have been killed… ABC rescuing it was a mistake.
"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 Jun 10, 2009 3:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No argument, really
but I’ll definitely buy the Season 8 DVD to finish my collection.
I liked JDs style cos I could so often relate with the nerdy vibe. But yeah, the best laughs always came from Cox, Turk, and the Janitor (and Kelso at times).
BSG Girls = Cubs Win! So say we all.
by neverAcquiesce on Jun 10, 2009 3:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Huh.
I actually thought the ABC season was one of the best ones they’d had in about 5 years. Mostly because they moved away from being ridiculous. Was more like the early seasons.
by CubsWin!Oregon on Jun 10, 2009 4:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hendry and Lou continue their head scratchingly odd roster moves
If this team goes to the playoffs, it’s clearly in spite of management
by WanderingWanderer on Jun 10, 2009 9:52 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
he isn't going to learn to field
in the majors. Hoffpauir provides our pop off the bench. We need Jake Fox to learn to use his glove.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
by drewishdrewid on Jun 10, 2009 9:53 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
he apparently wasn't learning to field in the minors either
it’s not like they just realized Fox didn’t have a position
by WanderingWanderer on Jun 10, 2009 9:54 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Use His Glove ??
We need his bat — not his glove. How many infielders do you need?
by ceegeewow on Jun 10, 2009 9:55 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Psst...we don't really have a third baseman right now.
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by dat cubfan daver on Jun 10, 2009 10:17 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
What?!? You forgot Mark De . . .
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Jun 10, 2009 10:18 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe if we translate his name into english...
we can continually mention him without anyone complaining :)
From the Italian, I’m assuming that means Mark of The Rose? So maybe we can just shorten it to Mark Rose, and no one will be the wiser. :)
by CubsWin!Oregon on Jun 10, 2009 2:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
And eventually just a picture of a rose.
The Baseball Player Formerly Known As…
BSG Girls = Cubs Win! So say we all.
by neverAcquiesce on Jun 10, 2009 3:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
by drewishdrewid on Jun 10, 2009 3:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Some dude smuggling walnuts?
if this was still new to me, i wouldn't understand
by N Oakley on Jun 10, 2009 3:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
look at how high the waisband on those pants is!
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
by drewishdrewid on Jun 10, 2009 3:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No kidding. That's some snug doubleknit.
if this was still new to me, i wouldn't understand
by N Oakley on Jun 10, 2009 3:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Must be made of cotton.
BSG Girls = Cubs Win! So say we all.
by neverAcquiesce on Jun 10, 2009 3:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
this is the national league.
he has to play a position if he’s going to get multiple at bats in a game.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
by drewishdrewid on Jun 10, 2009 10:34 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
More on Fox --
Listen — two lefties and 15 interleague games right after that dictate the need for both a right-handed bat and someone to take the DH role. Be it Fox or Hoffpauir — the Cubs need more bats off the bench.
Here’s a simple problem with what I think is an obvious answer.
Runner on second with two outs in the ninth — the Cubs need a hit to either win or tie the game. Your choice — depending on who is in the lineup at the start of the game — is a bench of the following — Miles, Scales, Blanco, or Fox. Who would you use? My educated guess would be Fox. But guess what, Jake Fox is now at Iowa. Oops — good luck.
by ceegeewow on Jun 10, 2009 9:52 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
We only play 6 games in American League parks this year with the DH
And they don’t start until after our next homestand on June 23
"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)
.
by SackMan on Jun 10, 2009 10:05 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
BTW. We're only 2.5 games back! And we've played like crap so far. WOW.
"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)
.
by SackMan on Jun 10, 2009 9:47 AM CDT reply actions 1 recs
And only 1 in the loss column!
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on Jun 10, 2009 10:26 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
So I say to the guy next to me at the bar...
In the 1st inning: “Moehler better hope he gets Blanco out, ‘cuz he doesn’t want to face Ted Lilly’s bat.” If Fonty had held at third…
Add that to Lilly’s list: He makes even my bone-headed boasting look good.
"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 Jun 10, 2009 10:02 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
You're bound to have a lot of men left on base when you get a lot of men on base.
The Cubs left tons of runners on base last year when they were walking all the time and hitting much better as a team. It just gets magnified when they are struggling.
by Corey Patterson on Jun 10, 2009 10:33 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
An interesting stat
With two outs and runners in scoring position, the team line has batted .240/.370/.378. Notice the lack of slugging in that situation. That is certainly one way to leave a lot of guys on.
On the bright side, in that same scenario, the Cubs have grounded into zero double plays.
by dr stabbingworth on Jun 10, 2009 10:44 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
We're tied for the league lead in 2-out double plays!
by madcow256 on Jun 10, 2009 10:48 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yet still tied for 2nd in the NL Central
"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 Jun 10, 2009 10:53 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's probably because
we’re tied for worst in the league in 1-out triple plays.
by madcow256 on Jun 10, 2009 10:55 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
almost not, though
if the team would have appealed against the dodgers back in april on that fluky 2-out flyball…..
but theriot almost steals some bases.
by tim815 on Jun 10, 2009 5:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Are you still playing in the Nats' minor league system?
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by dat cubfan daver on Jun 10, 2009 10:57 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah I'm at Syrcacuse...
and I’m up to .266 thank you very much.
by Corey Patterson on Jun 10, 2009 1:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeet.
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by dat cubfan daver on Jun 10, 2009 2:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh man...
if he had been there last year, I probably would’ve run into him in the bars downtown. Clearly this proves that graduating is over-rated…
Now I’ll NEVER meet Corey Patterson….
by CubsWin!Oregon on Jun 10, 2009 2:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, great, we drafted Ed Grimley!
‘’I remember walking in and being wowed,’’ he said.
‘’It was one of the better birthdays of my life, I must say.’’
From the Sun-Times article on Brett Jackson
Fontenot (fon-te-no): Cajun for "scrappy"
by zambranofan on Jun 10, 2009 10:52 AM CDT reply actions 1 recs
Ed Grimley
Now that’s funny – Rec
"I won't be like A-Rod" - Z, 3/17/09
by Ihatethecards on Jun 10, 2009 10:57 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
LOL - does Jackson play the triangle, too?
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by dat cubfan daver on Jun 10, 2009 11:00 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No, but he does have an unhealthy Pat Sajak obsession.
I spent 90% of my money on women and drink. The rest I wasted - George Best
by Blue W on Jun 10, 2009 11:01 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
well, the last "Brett" to play for the Cubs...
…was “Bret(t)” Barberie and he went 1 for 29 in 1996. And I think the last Jackson was Danny, who compiled a sterling 5-14 record over two years (1991-92). So from a Cubs’ namesake perspective, he can hardly do worse.
Of course, if he would hit like George and run like Bo, I don’t anyone here would mind…
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
by ballhawk on Jun 10, 2009 11:28 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You forgot Damian Jackson
and his 1 for 15 in 2004. I can’t believe you missed that.
by rlpete on Jun 10, 2009 12:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
"Damie, Damie, Damie... why you do this to me?"
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
by ballhawk on Jun 10, 2009 12:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He could hardly do worse than Bret Barberie's ex-wife, Jillian
by BleedsbluinMI on Jun 10, 2009 12:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
stare into my cold dead eyes.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 10, 2009 12:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm finding that different, as she's looking in
two different directions at once.
Is she related to that Brewer?
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by drewishdrewid on Jun 10, 2009 12:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah...if you're going to spend that much money on body work and custom bumpers...
you could at least have them check the alignment while you have it in the shop.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 10, 2009 12:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ha! No kidding
Boy oh boy oh boy
by BleedsbluinMI on Jun 10, 2009 12:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Too bad no one is actually looking at her eyes
except her Opthamologist, or so I heard…
Sweet Lou for Mayor in '11.
by blackhawk24 on Jun 10, 2009 2:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm as doomed, as doomed can be, I must say....
I haz blurg: hotbeans.wordpress.com
by digitalbenjamin on Jun 10, 2009 12:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
For what it's worth
FWIW my friend in Cleveland told me rumors are the Cubs have told the Indians they are intereested in DeRosa but the Indians aren’t selling right now. They’ve played better recently and that division is crap on a stick makes ours look like 5 27 Yankees.
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by puckishcubsfan on Jun 10, 2009 1:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I know there...
…. were internal discussions in the Cubs front office about reacquiring DeRo, but the contract was apparently an issue (yes, even that small amount of $). Maybe they could get the Tribe to take Miles along with a couple of prospects to even out the dollars.
Sweeping the Indians while they are here next week would make them closer to being sellers.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
by Al Yellon on Jun 10, 2009 1:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sweeping the Indians on an unlikely barrage of Aaron Miles home runs, of course.
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by dat cubfan daver on Jun 10, 2009 2:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
he's gonna
DOMINATE!
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
by drewishdrewid on Jun 10, 2009 2:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Until he does....
Can we refer to Miles as Chicago’s “Mistake by the Lake”?
Though I agree: I don’t see any reason why he won’t compete for the triple-crown in the AL*.
*Other than, you know…skill and whatnot.
by CubsWin!Oregon on Jun 10, 2009 2:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Indeed.*
*Offer not valid in MLB Baseball. Prohibited by law and Miles’ career averages.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
by drewishdrewid on Jun 10, 2009 2:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
use him out of the pen
their pitching sux
by tim815 on Jun 10, 2009 5:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
How many of their 3 prospects sent here originally for DeRo on 12/31
would they want back do you believe? This in light of each of the 3 doing fairly well so far this year…
I fear however it’d have to be almost a wash in salary since that albatross of a sale (thank you, you a-hole Sam Zell!) now is in its 27th month.
Sweet Lou for Mayor in '11.
by blackhawk24 on Jun 10, 2009 2:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You don't think that Miles for DeRosa...
straight up will fly? What if we agree to send along Miles’ complimentary Cubs locker-room robe? That’s a savings right there for the Indians. Overhead is killer, I hear…
by CubsWin!Oregon on Jun 10, 2009 2:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's the Cubs taking on the "extra" salary for this season
Now, if it can be reasoned Miles $4.9M cumulative for 2009 can be offset by the $5.5M IIRC for DeRo for 2009 then that’d be just fine.
My guess is the Indians would inquire on any of the 3 prospects sent this way on the 12/31 deal and probably wouldn’t want Miles, IMO.
Not trying to be negative, I’d love to see DeRo back since I know Hendry’s followup plan from the DeRo trade really didn’t come through.
Sweet Lou for Mayor in '11.
by blackhawk24 on Jun 10, 2009 2:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
should read...
…Miles $4.9M cumulative for 2009 & 2010 can be offset…
Sweet Lou for Mayor in '11.
by blackhawk24 on Jun 10, 2009 2:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh...
Actually I was kidding. Money aside, why in hell would the Indians trade DeRosa only to get Aaron Miles? Their fans would riot and burn down the stadium (justifiably)…
:)
by CubsWin!Oregon on Jun 10, 2009 4:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ah, don't kid about this one
I think we’d all want DeRo back, not for sentimental reasons but what he offers to the lineup.
It’s too bad Miles is near worthless. In another post, it was discussed that Heilman could be offered up. Moneywise, its similar too but with the Tribe still close, I can’t see it happening. Maybe if they go on a cold streak soon, but otherwise forget it.
Sweet Lou for Mayor in '11.
by blackhawk24 on Jun 16, 2009 6:23 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, at least we could pretend it was 2008 for one night/game.
Chicago Cubs > Milwaukee Brewers
by CUBSfaninYANKEEcountry on Jun 10, 2009 4:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Have faith, Cubs Fan!
Yesterday was only the beginning.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
by drewishdrewid on Jun 10, 2009 4:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I sure hope so. Loving the optimism!
Chicago Cubs > Milwaukee Brewers
by CUBSfaninYANKEEcountry on Jun 10, 2009 4:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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