Cubs Place Jason Waddell On DL; Recall Jake Fox
by Al Yellon on Jun 16, 2009 3:23 PM CDT
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PrintThe Chicago Cubs today recalled infielder/outfielder Jake Fox from Triple-A Iowa and placed left-handed pitcher Jason Waddell on the 15-day disabled list (retroactive to June 13) for evaluation and treatment of a non-baseball related medical issue.
Fox, 26, begins his second stint with the Cubs, having batted .417 (5-for-12) with two doubles and two RBI in eight games for Chicago from May 27-June 9. He was 5-for-6 (.833) with two doubles and a RBI as a pinch-hitter and started one game in right field and made two appearances at third base.
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So we've got that goin' for us.
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Yup.
Whatever it means. Maybe Lou will actually start Fox tonight vs. the lefty Danks.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
But where?
There is no infinity button for failing in sports. At some point, things turn. They always do. - Bill Simmons
anywhere.
Can the White Sox bunt? Put him at 3B and park Miles. Let Fontenot play 2B, even though there’s a LHP on the mound.
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
Some of the Sox can bunt.
Podsednik, for one.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
Then I wouldn't start him at 3B.
Against a station-to-station team, I don’t think it could hurt too much.
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
Awful defense can turn even the most
station-to-sation team into small ball “make ’em make a play” mode.
There is no infinity button for failing in sports. At some point, things turn. They always do. - Bill Simmons
Possibly.
But if the Cubs were willing to play Fox at 3B against LA (a true small ball team), even for an inning, then I’m going to go out on a limb and say he could handle it against a team like Houston, in which one player can bunt consistently.
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
But we don't play the Astros again for a while.
Might work against the Tigers, though.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
I was just using Houston as an example.
Detroit would be one, but he can DH there. Cleveland doesn’t strike me as a team that bunts much, either, so maybe there.
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 I noted elsewhere...
… the Tigers have one LH starter, Dontrelle Willis. I think we can probably beat him anyway, if he’s still even on the team next week. Hoffpauir will likely DH vs. any RHP.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
I'd agree with that assessment.
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Ah, the eternal question.
Let me go rake some fine, white sand in my garden and I will return with the answer. In about 80 years.
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YES!!!
Glad to have Fox on the team.
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by GateCity, VA Cubs Fan on Jun 16, 2009 3:24 PM CDT reply actions
At least we are getting rid of these excess pitchers
"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."
This will accomplish very little...
if Lou leaves him on the bench for the next 2 weeks and he gets 7 PH appearances.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 16, 2009 3:25 PM CDT reply actions
You're SO wrong...
The Cubs players are going to school him in the ways of how to properly hit a baseball… (or is it the other way around?)
Proud recipient of a hot dog shot from the Iowa Cubs hot dog gun.
The only thing the cubs of the last few weeks are in a good position to teach Fox...
… is hitting the Gatorade cooler.
"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 16, 2009 4:47 PM CDT up reply actions
And, that it's not important to know how many outs there are.
"You win because of the quarterback. We have to get that position stabilized. We're fixated on that." -- Jerry Angelo (12.30.2008)
Jerry Angelo trades for Jay Cutler! (4.2.2009)
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Fox should get a few more looks next week in the AL parks.
I spent 90% of my money on women and drink. The rest I wasted - George Best
Watch out White Sox!
We might score more than 3 runs sometime in this series.
Didn't we all think Fox
would be back but didn’t know it would be this soon.
This is only the beginning....Lou Pinella end of '07 season and Chicago Transit Authority (the band when they were really good).
I figured it'd be soon
But I didn’t think it’d Waddell who went down.
I figured they’d find an injury on Miles or something.
There is no infinity button for failing in sports. At some point, things turn. They always do. - Bill Simmons
They weren't going to go with no backup middle infielder...
if Miles got DLed, they’d have Blanco starting at 2B and no backup middle infielder. As bad as Miles has been, he really can’t be taken off the roster unless another middle infielder replaces him.
I wonder what the "non-baseball related medical issue" could be.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
Chances a dumpster was involved?
There is no infinity button for failing in sports. At some point, things turn. They always do. - Bill Simmons
PR mumbo-jumbo for "Jim/Lou have no use for him."
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
A non-baseball related medical issue makes sense
After all, it’s not like he’s been playing any baseball lately.
by Mike Vails Evil Twin on Jun 16, 2009 3:55 PM CDT up reply actions
I'll do my best BLou impression...
Any Cubs fan with an ounce of brains knows why Waddell was placed on the DL for non baseball related medical issues. He went out and partied too much on the off day! Too much Jose Cuervo, that’s the problem! If he’d just get his head in the game, and concentrate on baseball, he could be that shut down guy we need. Oh, I also noticed he lost a little weight, must be off the ’roids…
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by Jimmyeatworld on Jun 16, 2009 3:42 PM CDT up reply actions
Waddell
totally on the juice. box.
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 16, 2009 3:50 PM CDT up reply actions
Speaking of
For those interested, Sosa apparently is on that list of 104 who tested positive in 2003.
ESPN says.
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You cross Ted Lilly, you pay the price.
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"During my *backswing*?!?"
“Better duck, Jason.”
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"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Severe acute lack of talent in pressure situations?
Seems to be common along middle relievers in Chicago… must be something in the water.
Case of that going around the roster, for sure.
SALOTIPS it is!
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by AndrewJStone on Jun 16, 2009 4:52 PM CDT up reply actions
anxiety from chlamydia?
I’d be upset too!
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by Jimmyeatworld on Jun 16, 2009 4:16 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm gonna take a wild guess
and say over the last 3 years, we lead the league in fake injuries.
"You win because of the quarterback. We have to get that position stabilized. We're fixated on that." -- Jerry Angelo (12.30.2008)
Jerry Angelo trades for Jay Cutler! (4.2.2009)
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if only Waddell were RH
i could play the “he’s RH” in this organization since the end of 2008 being RH is a non-baseball related medical issue
by DartmouthCubsFan on Jun 16, 2009 4:37 PM CDT up reply actions
It's pretty lame...
Has it been 10 days since Fox was sent down? Or, did they have to make up an injury just to call him up? And, if he’s back up here so quickly, taking a pitcher’s spot… why did they send him down anyway?
Our roster is seriously screwed up with Patton… and Miles too for that matter.
"You win because of the quarterback. We have to get that position stabilized. We're fixated on that." -- Jerry Angelo (12.30.2008)
Jerry Angelo trades for Jay Cutler! (4.2.2009)
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who's the LOOGY?
I think Jake Fox is a nice guy, but I think people are putting WAY to much faith in him.
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.
How often have we used Waddell?
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
for exactly 1.2 innings
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 16, 2009 3:43 PM CDT up reply actions
twice, right?
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by drewishdrewid on Jun 16, 2009 3:51 PM CDT up reply actions
TWSA
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Gotta agree with Daver on this one
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by Shanghai Badger on Jun 16, 2009 3:52 PM CDT up reply actions
No, he would be asleep.
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I have the question twisted.
Yes, you are right.
by Craig in South Bend on Jun 16, 2009 3:54 PM CDT up reply actions
The opposite of Milton Bradley.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 16, 2009 3:42 PM CDT up reply actions
Bradley's got
a track record.
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by drewishdrewid on Jun 16, 2009 3:51 PM CDT up reply actions
We don't need him on our track team.
We need him to…
oh, I see what you mean.
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Why do we even need the token lefty anyway?
There is no infinity button for failing in sports. At some point, things turn. They always do. - Bill Simmons
EEOC
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
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by Shanghai Badger on Jun 16, 2009 3:46 PM CDT up reply actions
equal employment opportunity cubbies?
Is that why we have Aaron Miles? Because we have to have a quota of short MIs?
Hell, they've got that market cornered
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
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by Shanghai Badger on Jun 16, 2009 4:17 PM CDT up reply actions
I have a feeling the Cubs are going to bring up J.R. Mathes soon.
He’s been pitching fairly well for Iowa this season.
Proud recipient of a hot dog shot from the Iowa Cubs hot dog gun.
Well, we don't really have one.
But I assume Marshall is the lefty in the pen.
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I think you are correct...
Marshall will be the guy to get tough LH batters. Otherwise, Piniella will go with his RHP and use Marshall as a long reliever.
and hope
we don’t need to use Marshall as a long reliever AFTER we get the tough LH batter out. o.0
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 16, 2009 3:52 PM CDT up reply actions
Yup...
Just gotta hope we stop playing 13-inning games.
As opposed to Waddell?
It’s not like Waddell has been a great LOOGY or anything. I’d say the track record on Fox is more reliable than the track record on Waddell.
In reality, it’s a minor move. We got rid of a guy who wasn’t being used and replaced him with a guy who isn’t going to be used as more than a pinch hitter, occasional spot starter in the corner OF, and DH option.
Starting lineup tonight
Soriano
Fukudome
Bradley
Lee
Fox
Johnson
Fonteno
Theriot
Zambrano
I have not been pushing for Fox to play 3rd but it is time to do something so we can score more than 3 runs. We will never know what Fox can do until he is in there.
by Cubsfan Waveland on Jun 16, 2009 3:47 PM CDT reply actions
Is that the real lineup?
Or just what you want?
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
What we want is an option?
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by Jimmyeatworld on Jun 16, 2009 3:48 PM CDT up reply actions
Do you really love lamp
are you just saying you love lamp?
by Craig in South Bend on Jun 16, 2009 3:52 PM CDT up reply actions
I hope Fox does well...........
but temper your expectations
If you had to choose just one characteristic that would get you through life, choose a sense of humor.
After all, he's no Micah Hoffpauir
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Jun 16, 2009 3:49 PM CDT up reply actions
I don't think Fox is the answer
but as I learned in school the right answer isn’t always available so pick the best of the rest!
by Cubsfan Waveland on Jun 16, 2009 3:50 PM CDT up reply actions
So true.........
If you had to choose just one characteristic that would get you through life, choose a sense of humor.
Not. Gonna. Happen.
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This is the first Sox Cubs series at Wrigley I have missed in 5 years
Those who are going have fun for me.
by Cubsfan Waveland on Jun 16, 2009 3:49 PM CDT reply actions
I find it funny...
That everyone hated on Micah Hoffpauir and hardly anyone is skeptical about Fox.
"Pounding sand since 1982...."
Curious isn't it?
If you had to choose just one characteristic that would get you through life, choose a sense of humor.
Hoffpauir never hit .420 with 17 HR & 50 RBIs before June 1st either!
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
Maybe on XBOX?
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Jun 16, 2009 4:16 PM CDT up reply actions
Or any other Cub for that matter..........
so I’m not sure those small sample size stats mean much
If you had to choose just one characteristic that would get you through life, choose a sense of humor.
I agree...
there should be more skepticism about Fox’s ability to hit MLB pitching.
Well,
the fact that Fox has a) had a cup of coffee before and b) is about 4 years younger than Hoff makes me less skeptical about his hitting.
Hoff is ST darling everyone fell for b/c he’s got that “pretty LH swing”.
There is no infinity button for failing in sports. At some point, things turn. They always do. - Bill Simmons
Hoffpauir had as much MLB time coming into this season...
as Fox has now.
I agree that Fox is more likely to be a legit hitter than Hoffpauir (given the age difference). But there definitely should be a lot more skepticism in my opinion.
Not auite accurate....Hoff has 78 games at ML level and Fox has 15
If you had to choose just one characteristic that would get you through life, choose a sense of humor.
I said coming into the season...
I was comparing the discussion about Hoffpauir coming into the season (33 games and 80 PA) versus Fox now (15 games and 29 PA). It’s still more time for Hoffpauir, but not as drastically different.
And the fact that I haven't had Hoff shoved down my throat as
the “greatest PH ever!” helps.
I like Jake. I’d like him even better if his defense wasn’t “a notch below horrific”.
I don’t hate Hoff. I cheer when he gets a hit. But having people force him on me for the last year or so has become a sore spot. Can’t help it.
There is no infinity button for failing in sports. At some point, things turn. They always do. - Bill Simmons
This entire comment is full of TWSS.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 16, 2009 5:07 PM CDT up reply actions
Fox is only 2 yrs younger and has languished in the minors 3 yrs longer.........
If you had to choose just one characteristic that would get you through life, choose a sense of humor.
What a deadbeat!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 16, 2009 4:57 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Jun 16, 2009 5:01 PM CDT up reply actions
All the more time to learn to play third base.
Oh wait…he doesn’t play third base.
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That's not accurate...
Hoffpauir was signed in 2002 and didn’t make the big leagues until 2008 (his seventh pro season). Fox was signed in 2003 and this is only his seventh pro season. He made it to the big leagues for a brief stint in his fifth pro season.
Couldn’t we have figured out some sort of injury for Soriano like a strained eye muscle or something like that. It think that Cubfan Wavwland has Bradley as the catcher tonight
Good catch
Soriano
Johnson
Bradley
Lee
Soto
Fox
Fontenot
Theriot
Zambrano
Boss walked up the first time and I forgot to double check.
by Cubsfan Waveland on Jun 16, 2009 3:54 PM CDT up reply actions
Look out! Here he comes!
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well
you guys have fun. I’ll be joining the gamethread late.
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So there's an opportunity to build up my comment count with some PBP, eh?
Mwahahahahahaha
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Good to have Jake back.
Did anyone else see Steve Stone on CTL last night. He was crying about the Sux not being able to use Thome at Wrigley these next few days. He didn’t think it was fair to the Sux. He said he hopes MLB will make it a rule that all interleague games have to use the AL rules. I hope they keep it just like it is now.
That's a short-sighted argument by Stone...
that would give a HUGE advantage to the AL teams. AL teams are constructed to have 9 quality bats in their lineup. NL teams can’t afford the luxury of paying a 9th guy to be purely a hitter (unless he can play a bunch of positions).
The corrolary is not really a big problem. The AL teams just have an extra, (generally) overpaid pinch hitter.
The advantage of the DH for the AL has really shown up in the WS, where NL DHs have been atrocious over the past several years.
The better argument would be to consolidate the rule...
Either have the NL adopt the DH or have the AL drop the DH. Having the two leagues play by different rules is silly and should have been remedied a long time ago.
I think it's very silly to have a sport with two separate sets of rules...
And that’s why you create problems like the one Stone is discussing. You’re putting one team at a disadvantage at all times by having leagues with different rules. Baseball is the only sport that doesn’t apply a single set of rules uniformly. It doesn’t make any sense, and is unfair.
How about a sport with 30 different size playing fields?
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
I like the that the outfield dimensions are arbitrary.
Remember when the Tigers pulled in their fences to placate Juan Gonzalez? Fubarred their pitching staff, but hey, he’s Juan.
if this was still new to me, i wouldn't understand
That's also silly...
but at least they’re playing by the same basic rules on those different size fields.
For what it’s worth, I think soccer has a similar issue with variable field sizes.
Why do you not think it's silly?
I’m fine with agreeing to disagree, but I’d at least like to hear the rationale.
I don't want the NL
to use a DH. I’m sure there are AL fans who do want to use a DH. How do they decide which way to go? For me it’s just easier to leave it the way it is.
So you okay with the rules being specifically unfair to one team at all times?
If so, then I guess we’ll have to agree to disagree.
I think people would get over a change (either way) pretty quickly. And at least then the rules of the game would be equivalent and fair to both teams.
Either would be more fair than what is currently in place...
I don’t actually care which way they go. But the rules as they currently stand are more unfair than switching to uniformity.
The DH isn’t going to go away in the AL because of the player’s union. So the only way it could work would be to add the DH to the NL. I’m pretty sure people would get over it quickly. And then NL teams won’t be disadvantaged in the World Series anymore.
NL teams would adapt their rosters pretty quickly, nabbing up a DH in the offseason.
I realize you wouldn't like it...
Clearly you don’t mind the current unfairness. I do.
I think people have romanticized the argument around the DH. I think people would wind up enjoying the extra offense more than they would miss the intricacies of the double switch.
But I guess we’ll agree to disagree.
The way I see it... the NL teams have just as much as an advantage
You put the DH in the NL, and you’re removing all the strategy away from the game. Those strategic moves in the 7th, 8th, and 9th innings are very advantageous for a good game manager. You can’t just go through your bullpen at will… you have to manage a line-up, double-switch, and think several outs ahead of time to get batters in the correct spot.
An American League manager has no decisions to make outside of pitching changes. He’s on cruise control.
"You win because of the quarterback. We have to get that position stabilized. We're fixated on that." -- Jerry Angelo (12.30.2008)
Jerry Angelo trades for Jay Cutler! (4.2.2009)
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As I said, the current rules are unfair each way...
When the DH is in play, the advantage goes to the AL (in a big way) because they have an extra legit hitter on their roster. When the DH is not in play, the advantage goes to the NL (though I’d argue the advantage is smaller) because they are more used to the strategy of the switches.
For what it’s worth, I don’t think NL managers are that much superior to AL managers in terms of strategy. I definitely don’t think it offsets the advantage AL teams have in terms of being able to carry an extra MLB-quality hitter (even an elite hitter) on the roster. Remember – most of those AL coaches have spent time in the NL. So there shouldn’t be THAT big an advantage in strategy.
what do you mean by "at all times"?
if there is any unfairness here, seems like it’d only be unfair during the interleague and WS games. I’m not denying the criticalness of WS games, but numbers-wise, it represents only a small percentage of the total games played.
If you’re concerned with the unfairness of it all, seems like the inconsistency of the playing field size ought to be a bigger issue for you. That impacts ALL the games played. And closer to home, the Cubs inordinate number of day games. That seems unfair.
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
Spot on...
A team can build their roster to suit their ball park.
And visiting teams may be at a big disadvantage, due to the size of the outfield… and for other measures, the thickness of the infield grass.
"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)
.
At all times during interleague games...
I agree that the inordinate number of day games is unfair for the Cubs. And I agree that the differences in stadium design are an issue.
There are two distinct differences between the stadium size is that there are not really particular rule advantages in play and (2) it’s a LOT easier to add the DH rule than to redesign all the stadiums to uniformity.
But I agree – those rules are unfair too. They’re just more difficult to change (at least the stadium one is).
The DH is stupid
But you’re right. Having two systems of rules really isn’t right.
There is no infinity button for failing in sports. At some point, things turn. They always do. - Bill Simmons
If MLB leadership had a marketing brain cell among them...
…during interleague games, they’d use the DH in NL parks and make the pitchers hit in AL parks. Let fans get a taste of what they’re missing.
No, I just didn’t come up with that. It’s been suggested many times before and usually well-embraced every time I’ve seen it referenced in the media. Which is probably why Bud will never act on it…
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
And if Stone was still getting paid to work for the Cubs
He’d be on the other side of that argument.
"You win because of the quarterback. We have to get that position stabilized. We're fixated on that." -- Jerry Angelo (12.30.2008)
Jerry Angelo trades for Jay Cutler! (4.2.2009)
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I agree with that...
I’m disappointed in Stone. I was hoping he’d be as abrasive to Harrelson as he is in general and not be a blatant homer for the team he’s working for. Unfortunately, that doesn’t appear to be the case.
Whatever
The evil National League is out to get the world.
Just say no to players named Aaron on the Cubs.
Not sure why the AL teams needs an edge by using their DH
in NL parks since they have “won” the interleague series overall for the last few years.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jun 16, 2009 4:30 PM CDT up reply actions
Steve Stone is a smug know-it-all...
I learned much of the game by watching him and Harry and listening to the commentary. However I wouldn’t put any stock into anything he has to say. He’s bitter and spiteful, and nowadays really full of crap.
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Jun 16, 2009 4:06 PM CDT up reply actions
I really think he is playing to the Sox fans
Stirring up crap just for the heck of it. He knows a comment like that will get a reaction out of Cubs fans and Sox fans.
Just say no to players named Aaron on the Cubs.
and that is why he sucks...
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Jun 16, 2009 4:15 PM CDT up reply actions
He heaped praise on the Cubs on WGN Sports Central
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Jun 16, 2009 4:18 PM CDT up reply actions
What's the weather like tonight anyway?
It’s been raining here for the last couple of hours it seems like.
by Craig in South Bend on Jun 16, 2009 3:57 PM CDT reply actions
Raining in downtown Chicago right now.
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.
I cannot tell you how sick I am of rain.
BTW, it seems like everytime I have tickets to a game it rains, at least for the last few games.
I have tickets to tonight’s game so the rain must be my fault :(
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jun 16, 2009 3:59 PM CDT up reply actions
This has been the rainiest
coolest May-June period I can think of. On the plus side, hopefully it gets really hot in August, and stays moderately warm in July
by Craig in South Bend on Jun 16, 2009 4:00 PM CDT up reply actions
Bummer.
But you have a winning record, right?
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.
I don't really keep track.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jun 16, 2009 4:32 PM CDT up reply actions
So if the field stays wet
does Bradley play?
by Craig in South Bend on Jun 16, 2009 3:59 PM CDT up reply actions
Only if the sun isn't shining
If you had to choose just one characteristic that would get you through life, choose a sense of humor.
are you implying that MB plays where the sun don't shine?
OHHHHhhhh!
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
wish I thought of that.............
referring to his “lost ball in the sun” gaffe the other day, just before he tossed one into the bleachers.
If you had to choose just one characteristic that would get you through life, choose a sense of humor.
Welcome back Jake Fox!
We’re glad to have you back!
Now, if it would only stop raining………sigh……
Hey, it's a new century!
Fox.
Excellent. Put him out there and let him produce!!!!
"Bite my shiny metal ass!" -- Bender Bending Rodriguez
"Life is just one crushing defeat after another until you just wish Flanders was dead."
by The Jade Scorpion on Jun 16, 2009 4:00 PM CDT reply actions
This is like a nice little appetizer thread
but don’t spoil your appetite boys and girls, gotta save room for the game thread.
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F*kin Miles is starting again!!!
What a damn joke!
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
by Itchy on Jun 16, 2009 4:11 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
whats the whole lineup
I’ll assume it finshes with Miles and Z
Just say no to players named Aaron on the Cubs.
I just heard it on the Score
If I remember correctly, it’s these guys but maybe out of order:
Sori
Riot
Bradley
Lee
Soto
Reed
LBR
Miles
Z
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
Prolly right
I’m guessing rain and Milton don’t mix tell though. So that might have to change.
Just say no to players named Aaron on the Cubs.
They could substitute Fox for Bradley if weather is a problem...
I don’t know that they will, but they could.
Why Miles...
Just why? I’m tired of seeing him play.
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on Jun 16, 2009 4:33 PM CDT up reply actions
He's due.............
If you had to choose just one characteristic that would get you through life, choose a sense of humor.
Due for a 1-4 day, with a two out single and nobody on base
"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)
.
Due for a couple more 1-3 put-outs, too
/grumble
"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
He's OVERDUE....like a late phone bill.
He’ll need to go 6-6 and score 5 times for the next 5 games to get current on his account.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 16, 2009 5:05 PM CDT up reply actions
Z's batting 9th... so, looks like we're using the DH afterall. :)
"You win because of the quarterback. We have to get that position stabilized. We're fixated on that." -- Jerry Angelo (12.30.2008)
Jerry Angelo trades for Jay Cutler! (4.2.2009)
.
They aren't going to start Blanco against a LHP...
so that means Miles is starting.
True
I was hoping for a Miles releasing and a Scales recall.
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
Game Time Updates???
BEfore making my way in?
Anyone hear anything?
GO CUBS!
Radar
"You win because of the quarterback. We have to get that position stabilized. We're fixated on that." -- Jerry Angelo (12.30.2008)
Jerry Angelo trades for Jay Cutler! (4.2.2009)
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Funny, that looks better than the view out my office.
Can barely see across the street.
if this was still new to me, i wouldn't understand
That's almost good news.
Although you obviously can’t see out of that little square but it looks like it should clear up before the game starts.
It better happen...
by Chicago White Sux on Jun 16, 2009 5:15 PM CDT reply actions
Maybe someone will come by with the Ark to get
fans to the game.
if this was still new to me, i wouldn't understand
Yes - but Zell
will find a way to make it cost prohibitive.
Saturday, they
pushed the start time back 30 minutes.
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