Miles to the DL
by CUBSfaninYANKEEcountry on Jun 28, 2009 8:37 PM CDT
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According to ESPN in Chicago, the Cubs are expected to place Aaron Miles on the disabled list Monday with a hyperextended elbow.
The report mentioned the Cubs would recall either Bobby Scales or possibly Sam Fuld to take his place on the active roster. The move is expected to be made official before Monday's game against the Pirates.
Bobby Scales has earned another trip to the big leagues but with Ryan Freel on the roster the right move might be to bring up Sam Fuld.
Fuld has not played in the majors since 2007 but is one of the better defenders in the Cubs' system ... and is on the Cubs 40-man roster.
In 73 games for the Iowa Cubs, Fuld has hit .286/.358/.399 with 16 doubles and eight triples ... not to mention 20-for-25 in the stolen base department.
Stay Tuned...
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Oh, happy day!
Fuld hits lefthanded. What we really need is an outfielder who hits RIGHThanded and can platoon with Fukudome until Reed Johnson comes back. Fuld is a defensive replacement/pinch runner.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
Freel could play CF.
Question is could he hit well enough to justify sitting Fukudome.
well
really the question is, can he hit well enough to replace RJ till RJ is back from the DL. that’s about 10 days, right? How many left-handers will we face till RJ returns?
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 28, 2009 9:48 PM CDT up reply actions
Well, at least 1
Duke tonight for Pittsburgh. Then the probables show RHPs for the next 4: Ross Ohlendorf, Virgil Vasquez, Seth McClung, Jeff Suppan.
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by Bill Potter on Jun 29, 2009 10:57 AM CDT up reply actions
The Brewers don't have any LH starters...
… unless they’ve recalled Manny Parra.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
I think at this point, I could hit well enough to justify sitting Dome
he’s hitting .177 this month
by WanderingWanderer on Jun 29, 2009 1:40 PM CDT up reply actions
True...
but look up Freel’s avg. and you won’t be particularly impressed.
by Poloplaya14 on Jun 29, 2009 10:36 PM CDT up reply actions
I could see Fuld coming up for a bit
Lou clearly isn’t happy with Fukudome right now, and with Reed out, we could use some balls help in centerfield. Here’s to more acrobatic catches!
Anyone else sniffin'
Fuld for ROY???
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by digitalbenjamin on Jun 29, 2009 8:42 AM CDT up reply actions
I can guarantee 100% that won't happen.
I’d rob a casino, simply to have enough money to wager against that outcome in fact
by WanderingWanderer on Jun 29, 2009 1:40 PM CDT up reply actions
The vigor of your response convinced me.
I rescind my previous comment.
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by digitalbenjamin on Jun 29, 2009 1:48 PM CDT up reply actions
Right off the bat...
I’d say bring up Sam Fuld because maybe he can try and help jump start this stagnant offensebut, as Al mentioned, is the overload with the LH bats.
I don’t know. HOW ’BOUT A TRADE, JIMMY BOY?!
"It's hard to win 97 games, it's hard to win the division. Our attitude is if you get in every year, you get in most of the time, sooner or later you are going to knock that door down." -- Jim Hendry
Here, I have an idea.
So Taguchi hit a HR for Iowa tonight. He is hitting .306 with a .406 OBA. He hits righthanded.
Yes, he’s not on the 40-man roster. So what? There are two vacancies.
He couldn’t be any worse than what Fukudome has put on the board vs. LHP.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
by Al Yellon on Jun 28, 2009 8:57 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
Sounds good to me....
and maybe So, being the MLB veteran he is, can help out Fukudome.
Yeah, they were probably working with eachother during ST but its a little different when you’re in the thick of things this much into the season.
Yes?
"It's hard to win 97 games, it's hard to win the division. Our attitude is if you get in every year, you get in most of the time, sooner or later you are going to knock that door down." -- Jim Hendry
I like the Taguchi idea.
Chicago Cubs > Milwaukee Brewers
by CUBSfaninYANKEEcountry on Jun 28, 2009 9:13 PM CDT up reply actions
This idea has merit.
I therefore have no hope that it will happen.
"You have to have short-term memory, no matter who you are in this game. There's always tomorrow." ~Derrek Lee
I hated the fact that
Hendry signed another ex-Cardinal….but unfortunately, Al has a point here…..bringing up Taguchi does appear to make the most sense given the current situation.
So you wouldn't want Pujols then?
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by Shanghai Badger on Jun 29, 2009 9:50 AM CDT up reply actions
Get Real.
The Cardinals staff does an excellent job of making mediocre players play above their potential. If they don’t want a player (in a position of need), then chances are we have no business dealing for them.
See Mabry, John and Miles, Aaron we got lucky with Edmunds.
I would sell my soul to have Pujols.
It was your choice of words, not mine, Skippy.
I hated the fact that Hendry signed another ex-Cardinal
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by Shanghai Badger on Jun 29, 2009 1:38 PM CDT up reply actions
Bringing up Taguchi
makes a lot more sense than bringing up Fuld. Platoon Fukudome and Taguchi in CF.
A fanatic is one who can't change his mind and won't change the subject.
--Winston Churchill
by lookingdeadred on Jun 29, 2009 8:43 AM CDT up reply actions
Yes he can be worse
He turns 40 in 3 days and has a career line of .279 /.332/.385. Fukudome’s career against LHP is .271/ .372 /.368.
How's Fukudome doing this season against LH pitchers?
A fanatic is one who can't change his mind and won't change the subject.
--Winston Churchill
by lookingdeadred on Jun 29, 2009 11:42 AM CDT up reply actions
which is why they need a RH hitter
to platoon with him in CF until Johnson returns, not a AAAA guy like Fuld. Fukudome’s numbers against RH are pretty good, but his numbers are awful against LHs.
A fanatic is one who can't change his mind and won't change the subject.
--Winston Churchill
by lookingdeadred on Jun 30, 2009 8:27 AM CDT up reply actions
Guess who is not in the Iowa lineup tonight ?
FULD. Could mean nothing but he has played almost every game . Taguchi and Scales are playing. I had checked the score an hour ago and I was kind of disappointed. Now I hope it is a clue.
"I daydream just like everybody else, I just do it with my body facing the field, so everybody thinks I'm paying attention."- Greg Maddux
There was a lefthander starting for Round Rock.
That’s probably why Fuld wasn’t in the lineup.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
Affirmative.
There is.
"It's hard to win 97 games, it's hard to win the division. Our attitude is if you get in every year, you get in most of the time, sooner or later you are going to knock that door down." -- Jim Hendry
Except he has started against left handers most of the year.
We shall see.
"I daydream just like everybody else, I just do it with my body facing the field, so everybody thinks I'm paying attention."- Greg Maddux
by Doggie Stalker on Jun 28, 2009 9:11 PM CDT up reply actions
You know more about AAA than I do.
"It's hard to win 97 games, it's hard to win the division. Our attitude is if you get in every year, you get in most of the time, sooner or later you are going to knock that door down." -- Jim Hendry
No only about Fuld
"I daydream just like everybody else, I just do it with my body facing the field, so everybody thinks I'm paying attention."- Greg Maddux
by Doggie Stalker on Jun 28, 2009 9:14 PM CDT up reply actions
I wasn't being sarcastic...
lol.
Really. You do.
"It's hard to win 97 games, it's hard to win the division. Our attitude is if you get in every year, you get in most of the time, sooner or later you are going to knock that door down." -- Jim Hendry
I wasn't either
I check Fuld’s and Murton’s stats every day. I am a loyal fan.
"I daydream just like everybody else, I just do it with my body facing the field, so everybody thinks I'm paying attention."- Greg Maddux
by Doggie Stalker on Jun 28, 2009 9:18 PM CDT up reply actions
In all seriousness....
In what scenario could we get Milton to play in AAA for a week to really work on his swing and get his confidence back?
Why can’t he be like Contreras and actually suggest this himself?
"It's hard to win 97 games, it's hard to win the division. Our attitude is if you get in every year, you get in most of the time, sooner or later you are going to knock that door down." -- Jim Hendry
I can dream and hope, can't I?
Oh, Milton.
"It's hard to win 97 games, it's hard to win the division. Our attitude is if you get in every year, you get in most of the time, sooner or later you are going to knock that door down." -- Jim Hendry
DL/rehab assignment.
But do you really want MB gone for 15 days with the offense struggling so bad? And I’m not sure this would do a great deal to help.
Right...
Milton’s leading the team in:
average… wait.
HRs?…. uhhhh
OBP… no no no
RBIs… uhhhh jes?
Milton is nothing to this offense. Maybe it isn’t logistically feasible but somethings gotta give.
"It's hard to win 97 games, it's hard to win the division. Our attitude is if you get in every year, you get in most of the time, sooner or later you are going to knock that door down." -- Jim Hendry
We're stuck with him.
Deal with it. All we can do is play him and hope he starts hitting like he’s done for most of his career.
by Poloplaya14 on Jun 28, 2009 11:53 PM CDT up reply actions
I'd rather see Taguchi come up
Balances with the lefty/righty thing. He can left and center credibly. Fuld wouldn’t be brought up to start. Just pinch run, and play late inning defense if we ever have a lead again. Scales deserves another shot, but just not in this situation.
Taguchi will be 40 on Thursday
A bit old for me.
"I daydream just like everybody else, I just do it with my body facing the field, so everybody thinks I'm paying attention."- Greg Maddux
by Doggie Stalker on Jun 28, 2009 9:36 PM CDT up reply actions
We're not asking you to date him.
Just root for him for a couple of weeks.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
Al
You really think a 40 year old outfielder is good idea ? Let me guess, he will make Dome happy and he will hit better ?
Fuld is faster, better defensively and they are pretty similar in hitting. I am little tired of the “veteran” thing.
"I daydream just like everybody else, I just do it with my body facing the field, so everybody thinks I'm paying attention."- Greg Maddux
by Doggie Stalker on Jun 29, 2009 9:07 AM CDT up reply actions
Just because you have an obsession with Sam Fuld doesn't make him a major league player.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
Look Al I like the guy
But he has very good numbers in Iowa playing more than anyone else on the roster. This team NEEDs some speed more than it needs a 40 year old veteran look and Dome feel comfortable with.
"I daydream just like everybody else, I just do it with my body facing the field, so everybody thinks I'm paying attention."- Greg Maddux
by Doggie Stalker on Jun 29, 2009 9:35 AM CDT up reply actions
Wouldn't you agree though
That “very good numbers in Iowa” equals MLB quality numbers?
I like him, sure he’s a great guy, but I think Iowa is a good fit.
"Ask Dad. He'll know. And on the off chance he doesn't, he'll make something up"
Of course AAA does not equal MLB
but EVERY player has to come up from there. I don’t think Fuld is the 2nd coming just that he is better choice
than Tachuchi for the hopefully week or so we will need someone before Johnson gets back.
"I daydream just like everybody else, I just do it with my body facing the field, so everybody thinks I'm paying attention."- Greg Maddux
by Doggie Stalker on Jun 29, 2009 9:59 AM CDT up reply actions
Brad Snyder, Jason Dubois, Matt Camp, and yes, So Taguchi...
… all have better numbers at Iowa than Fuld does.
The only one that could be useful to the Cubs right now is Taguchi, because he could platoon with Fukudome in CF.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
All have a higher BA and most have more power
None are better defensively or have better speed. It is time to remember SMALL ball.
"I daydream just like everybody else, I just do it with my body facing the field, so everybody thinks I'm paying attention."- Greg Maddux
by Doggie Stalker on Jun 29, 2009 10:28 AM CDT up reply actions
Why?
You think this team is going to bunt its way to victory?
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
The inability of this team to get EITHER sacrifice bunts
or sacrifice with runners on 3rd and less than two out has been a MAJOR factor in our losses.
I remember being at a game when a sacrifice was DESPERATELY needed in the Indians series and
seeing Blanco at bat so I said to my friend " well he just came up from Iowa so he probably still knows how to bunt" and he did.
"I daydream just like everybody else, I just do it with my body facing the field, so everybody thinks I'm paying attention."- Greg Maddux
by Doggie Stalker on Jun 29, 2009 11:26 AM CDT up reply actions
The thing is
This team is not built for small ball. I mean we can’t even get a lucky stolen base. It would be nice to see more of it, but I don’t know if adding a player like Fuld (or anyone else from Iowa) is going to translate into solving the factor in losses you mention.
"Ask Dad. He'll know. And on the off chance he doesn't, he'll make something up"
Fuld is another LH
and they don’t need another LH to fill Johnson’s spot on the roster.
So tell us, what are Fuld’s batting numbers against LH pitching?
A fanatic is one who can't change his mind and won't change the subject.
--Winston Churchill
by lookingdeadred on Jun 29, 2009 11:44 AM CDT up reply actions
Against LH ? .326.
"I daydream just like everybody else, I just do it with my body facing the field, so everybody thinks I'm paying attention."- Greg Maddux
by Doggie Stalker on Jun 29, 2009 12:06 PM CDT up reply actions
So you're saying he is hitting LHs better than RHs?
Care to cite your source for this?
A fanatic is one who can't change his mind and won't change the subject.
--Winston Churchill
by lookingdeadred on Jun 30, 2009 8:38 AM CDT up reply actions
He is a left handed hitter
So yes he hits LH pitchers better . Check the stats. ..326 Vs Lefty. .266 Vs Right
http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/milb/stats/stats.jsp?pos=&sid=t451&t=p_pbp&pid=453539
"I daydream just like everybody else, I just do it with my body facing the field, so everybody thinks I'm paying attention."- Greg Maddux
by Doggie Stalker on Jun 30, 2009 9:56 AM CDT up reply actions
We need someone
who can play left field and let Sori rest.
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.
no, I said
someone who can PLAY LEFT FIELD.
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 28, 2009 9:56 PM CDT up reply actions
Well... scratch Soriano from that list.
"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)
.
honestly, there would be a pretty small dropoff defensively
I don’t know why you claim there wouldn’t be
by WanderingWanderer on Jun 29, 2009 1:45 PM CDT up reply actions
We need someone who can play left field
Totally agree!
(kidding… kind of)
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on Jun 28, 2009 11:08 PM CDT up reply actions
This is the easiest $4 million Miles will ever earn
Good thing he has no shame. He seems perfectly willing to go on the DL for that nagging shoulder/general sucktitude reason.
There is no such thing as an ugly female breast
considering that we'd have to pay him if we DFA'd him
anyway, I don’t have a significant problem with this. He’s the Chad Fox of the infield.
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 28, 2009 9:38 PM CDT up reply actions
But at 4-5 times the cost for this year alone!
"I feel sorry for people who don't drink. When they wake up in the morning, that's as good as they're going to feel all day." ~ Frank Sinatra
yeah, well.
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 28, 2009 9:48 PM CDT up reply actions
That's ridiculous
You can’t blame Miles for signing that contract. If the Cubs offered you $4 million to play 2B, I’m sure you’d take it. And then we’d be cursing you out on here.
I'd do it for a million.
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 28, 2009 9:56 PM CDT up reply actions
I'd do it for an order of buffalo wings
but that’s not the point. The point is you can’t blame the player for doing what any rational person would. You can blame him for hitting .200 with no power though.
by Poloplaya14 on Jun 28, 2009 11:50 PM CDT up reply actions
What do you mean shame?
The Cubs offered a contract, Miles signed it.
by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on Jun 28, 2009 9:59 PM CDT up reply actions
In the Worf World
players would turn down stupid contracts that Hendry offers them due to some inner goodness.
except for the players
who are all about money.
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 28, 2009 10:22 PM CDT up reply actions
As opposed to the rest of us
who would turn down millions of dollars for a job we love doing.
"I daydream just like everybody else, I just do it with my body facing the field, so everybody thinks I'm paying attention."- Greg Maddux
by Doggie Stalker on Jun 28, 2009 10:25 PM CDT up reply actions
no
but I’ve turned down more money for a job that I didn’t think I’d enjoy as much. I’ve also done it to stay at a job I felt some amount of loyalty too.
If I was a Cub, I couldn’t imagine leaving. Seriously.
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 28, 2009 10:31 PM CDT up reply actions
These guys aren't fans
They go where the money is. They are trained to do that by their families and their union.
If you look objectively, you find a lot against the Cubs. Their locker and training facilities are Third World. The city is gripped by some insane curse talk. The day-night thing is irritating to some.
And not for nothing, other cities have much more lenient city and state taxes than Chicago.
And 75 percent of the players out there are going where someone will have them.
When Miles mercifully is done with the Cubs, he will not have his choice of places. He may hate the Texas weather and think Houston is the dirtiest city on the planet, but if the Astros are the only team that calls, he’ll go.
There is no such thing as an ugly female breast
And yet players continue to say that coming to the Cubs and playing
in Wrigley is a lifetime dream. Go figure.
"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris
by willie mays hayes' gloves on Jun 29, 2009 10:02 AM CDT up reply actions
It's fairly easy to say that
I don’t see too many “lifetime dream” discounts coming our way
There is no such thing as an ugly female breast
word is
we got one from Dempster.
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 29, 2009 10:30 AM CDT up reply actions
If only MB had your attitude or gets it soon.
Or if he had turned down his $30 million because of the likelihood that he wouldn’t enjoy playing in Chicago. Oh, well…
LOL...turning down $30 million in three years.
Because you MIGHT not like the job.
Hee hee. You’re funny.
There is no such thing as an ugly female breast
MB
already has my attitude. He’s said it’s not about the money.
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 29, 2009 10:11 AM CDT up reply actions
It's pretty easy to say it's not about money
When you have $30 million coming
There is no such thing as an ugly female breast
well
that’s a fair point. But his agent does have a vested interest in 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 29, 2009 10:31 AM CDT up reply actions
The agent works for the player
If the player lets the agent run amok, that’s still the player’s fault.
There is no such thing as an ugly female breast
it's pretty easy to say that, considering you don't live in their world
if your job showed you zero loyalty, would you feel as loyal to them?
by WanderingWanderer on Jun 29, 2009 1:47 PM CDT up reply actions
But isn’t that what Hendry is good at — showing Cubs players that he does feel loyalty towards them?
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 29, 2009 1:58 PM CDT up reply actions
No, no more than any other GM in baseball
he keeps them if they serve a purpose, he gets rid of them if he feels they don’t.
Exactly who has he shown undieing loyalty to?
by WanderingWanderer on Jun 29, 2009 2:12 PM CDT up reply actions
he's been noted on this blog
as being the kind of GM who looks out for his players. Chad Fox is the usual example.
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 29, 2009 2:27 PM CDT up reply actions
But you said this blog is opinion and speculation
I keed.
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by Shanghai Badger on Jun 29, 2009 2:42 PM CDT up reply actions
:P
I’m of the opinion that this speculation is backed with sources.
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 29, 2009 2:58 PM CDT up reply actions
LOL
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by digitalbenjamin on Jun 29, 2009 8:43 AM CDT up reply actions
No, no, you guys misunderstand
I have NO problem with Miles signing the contract. Anyone who has read me knows I’m pretty pro-player in that regard.
My comment was more geared to the fact that this is two DL trips now for Miles and I believe the real reason is “general suck” rather than any real injury.
And a player with an ounce of shame would protest that. It’s lucky for us that Miles knows his only real value to the team is his willingness to NOT play through pain.
There is no such thing as an ugly female breast
wish Kilometers would have
pinch ran or something today so they won’t be able to retro active this a few days…
haha +1
great nickname!
"Yes, dear. You're right. I'm sorry." -Bob Brenly
by ambrosiadreams on Jun 28, 2009 9:47 PM CDT up reply actions
+1
Chicago Cubs > Milwaukee Brewers
by CUBSfaninYANKEEcountry on Jun 28, 2009 9:49 PM CDT up reply actions
Can we pay him in metric? Or perhaps pesos?
"I feel sorry for people who don't drink. When they wake up in the morning, that's as good as they're going to feel all day." ~ Frank Sinatra
it seems as though god has answered my prayers...well kind of
i would like to see Fuld come up but i want him to get at bats so the taguchi idea sounds the best
"God watches over drunks and third baseman."- Leo Durocher
by BelieveinBlue2314 on Jun 28, 2009 9:49 PM CDT reply actions
I really like Scales
but, with Freel on the bench already, Fox moving to 3rd supposedly, and Blanco, Fontenot, and Theriot, I think we’re going to see a Sam Fuld sighting tomorrow. AND, I believe I called this last week. :) Ok ok, i was half kidding, but still!
"Yes, dear. You're right. I'm sorry." -Bob Brenly
Well there goes our World Series
Okay, just so I understand it... in your wildest fantasy, you are in hell. And you are co-running a bed and breakfast with the devil.
OT
Doesn’t Fuld have diabetes?
Chicago Cubs > Milwaukee Brewers
by CUBSfaninYANKEEcountry on Jun 28, 2009 9:51 PM CDT reply actions
Yes
"I daydream just like everybody else, I just do it with my body facing the field, so everybody thinks I'm paying attention."- Greg Maddux
by Doggie Stalker on Jun 28, 2009 9:56 PM CDT up reply actions
what is Fuld hitting in triple AAA
I seem him to remember him having a pretty weak bat? We need offense.
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.286 average, 0 HR's, 27 RBI's, 32 BB's, 20 SB's.
Chicago Cubs > Milwaukee Brewers
by CUBSfaninYANKEEcountry on Jun 28, 2009 9:56 PM CDT up reply actions
.286 / .358
"It's hard to win 97 games, it's hard to win the division. Our attitude is if you get in every year, you get in most of the time, sooner or later you are going to knock that door down." -- Jim Hendry
I would not too much in a few months in AAA but
It is interesting that he hits better when behind in the count and significatnly better with RISP. That would be nice.
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by Doggie Stalker on Jun 28, 2009 10:01 PM CDT up reply actions
^read?
I’m here to help.
Didn’t know that factoid but you’re right… little different.
"It's hard to win 97 games, it's hard to win the division. Our attitude is if you get in every year, you get in most of the time, sooner or later you are going to knock that door down." -- Jim Hendry
Yes "read" which I clearly forgot to do while typing that
Perhaps I am too excited at the thought of Fuld making it up but that probably does not explain the rest of my typos.
"I daydream just like everybody else, I just do it with my body facing the field, so everybody thinks I'm paying attention."- Greg Maddux
by Doggie Stalker on Jun 28, 2009 11:41 PM CDT up reply actions
16 doubles, 54 runs.
Chicago Cubs > Milwaukee Brewers
by CUBSfaninYANKEEcountry on Jun 28, 2009 9:57 PM CDT up reply actions
He was in the 240s a few weeks ago
He has been hot lately. Basically little power, lots of speed, above average defense, good contact hitter.
"I daydream just like everybody else, I just do it with my body facing the field, so everybody thinks I'm paying attention."- Greg Maddux
ugh, a AAA player languishing in the .240s most of the season?
yeah, that will spark our offense
by WanderingWanderer on Jun 29, 2009 1:48 PM CDT up reply actions
Jessica's favorite useless bit of Fuld trivia
His father is chairman of the Dept of Psychology at the Univ. of New Hampshire.
"I daydream just like everybody else, I just do it with my body facing the field, so everybody thinks I'm paying attention."- Greg Maddux
by Doggie Stalker on Jun 28, 2009 10:02 PM CDT reply actions
THAT's your favorite?
not whether he’s a boxers or briefs guy? Or his inseam?
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 28, 2009 10:23 PM CDT up reply actions
Well also his Mom is in the NH legislature
He is a college graduate with an actual degree ( economics) and is likely the only MLB player to graduate from Phillips Exeter.
The fact that he is cute has nothing to do with it.
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by Doggie Stalker on Jun 28, 2009 10:28 PM CDT up reply actions
Taguchi Stats
.305 0 HR’s 13 RBI’s 13 BB’s
In only 82 AB’s.
Chicago Cubs > Milwaukee Brewers
by CUBSfaninYANKEEcountry on Jun 28, 2009 10:04 PM CDT reply actions
ARam update?
Please someone confirm we might be a week away from him coming back?
I thought I read/heard he might start some minor league games Wednesday/Thursday?
He is taking batting practice
But I sincerely doubt he is THAT close to getting back.
Here is the latest non information story.
http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090628&content_id=5580214&vkey=news_chc&fext=.jsp&c_id=chc
"I daydream just like everybody else, I just do it with my body facing the field, so everybody thinks I'm paying attention."- Greg Maddux
by Doggie Stalker on Jun 28, 2009 10:58 PM CDT up reply actions
Did miles hyperextend his elbow trying to reach up to the top of second base while he was standing next to it
Hector Villanueva ate himself out of the big leagues, He was a Big Big leaguer
NO HE DROPPED HIS
paycheck in the lockerroom and bent over to pick it up……ouch
ben wallace did that right after
signing with the bulls. he was never the same.
Miles is inactive
so who will they blame for all the Cubs problems now?
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by digitalbenjamin on Jun 29, 2009 8:44 AM CDT up reply actions
that would be all of them, right?
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by lookingdeadred on Jun 29, 2009 8:50 AM CDT up reply actions
So Taguchi fits the type of player that does everything about average
but doesn’t make stupid mistakes. I hope the Cubs call him up. Maybe he and Kosuke can bond? I think So is Japanese ….
Milton ...... see the ball hit the ball
It's official
Hendry still has no idea how to build a roster
by WanderingWanderer on Jun 29, 2009 1:50 PM CDT up reply actions
Hmm
Now everyone will hold me personally responsible for everything he does.
Honestly the fact that he was not in last night’s game despite having played in 73 out of Iowa’s 75 games did seem like a clue.
"I daydream just like everybody else, I just do it with my body facing the field, so everybody thinks I'm paying attention."- Greg Maddux
by Doggie Stalker on Jun 29, 2009 10:46 AM CDT reply actions
Do you think maybe someone could teach Fuld?
Not to go head first into the wall again?
There is no such thing as an ugly female breast
He was fine and he caught the ball
I believe he said he didn’t exactly realize it was a brick wall. He probably does now.
"I daydream just like everybody else, I just do it with my body facing the field, so everybody thinks I'm paying attention."- Greg Maddux
by Doggie Stalker on Jun 29, 2009 11:28 AM CDT up reply actions
Only one of the three most famous ballparks in the majors...
There is no such thing as an ugly female breast
Fuld
Is going to be one hell of an Actuary when he finishes at Stanford. In 20 years we’ll be reading about his post Cubs career in Vine Line.
"Ask Dad. He'll know. And on the off chance he doesn't, he'll make something up"
And laughing when we say
“Not bad for a guy who didn’t know not to run into a brick wall!”
There is no such thing as an ugly female breast
He is finished at Stanford
He has a degree.
"I daydream just like everybody else, I just do it with my body facing the field, so everybody thinks I'm paying attention."- Greg Maddux
by Doggie Stalker on Jun 29, 2009 12:07 PM CDT up reply actions
It was my understanding
He was getting a graduate degree in statistics – in the off-season.
"Ask Dad. He'll know. And on the off chance he doesn't, he'll make something up"
and this guy went to stanford?
Did he think the Bricks were made of styrofoam?
by WanderingWanderer on Jun 29, 2009 2:10 PM CDT up reply actions
He made a great catch and was not injured
Better than Soriano who seems to have deadly fear of the wall after he crashed into it once.
"I daydream just like everybody else, I just do it with my body facing the field, so everybody thinks I'm paying attention."- Greg Maddux
by Doggie Stalker on Jun 29, 2009 2:53 PM CDT up reply actions
Pretty sure Soriano understands the wall is made of bricks
and has always been made of bricks. Which was the point
by WanderingWanderer on Jun 29, 2009 4:23 PM CDT up reply actions
No Soriano ran into once
And has been nervous about going near it since.
"I daydream just like everybody else, I just do it with my body facing the field, so everybody thinks I'm paying attention."- Greg Maddux
by Doggie Stalker on Jun 29, 2009 4:45 PM CDT up reply actions
Well, I prefer Fuld being called up over Scales, but...
I would rather of had Taguchi up here. Oh well.
Chicago Cubs > Milwaukee Brewers
by CUBSfaninYANKEEcountry on Jun 29, 2009 1:04 PM CDT reply actions
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