First Pitch Thread: Cubs vs. Cardinals, Friday 7/10, 1:20 CT
by Al Yellon on Jul 10, 2009 1:15 PM CDT
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Harry Caray: Marshall is going back to LA to get cocaine for his injured foot.
Steve Stone: Harry, that’s Novocaine.
by Julio Zuleta's Voodoo on Jul 10, 2009 1:16 PM CDT reply actions
So what's the latest on the weather situation?
Harry Caray: Marshall is going back to LA to get cocaine for his injured foot.
Steve Stone: Harry, that’s Novocaine.
by Julio Zuleta's Voodoo on Jul 10, 2009 1:18 PM CDT reply actions
Sori is in the 6-hole?
"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.
delayed.
"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.
Who do you think they will bring up in Soto's place
by Don't Fear the Reaper on Jul 10, 2009 1:25 PM CDT reply actions
someone outside the organization
Milton ...... see the ball hit the ball
by lexmarklover on Jul 10, 2009 1:29 PM CDT up reply actions
no one.
Fox will spell Hill.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.
by drewishdrewid on Jul 10, 2009 1:32 PM CDT up reply actions
What game does Fox catch Sunday?
Morning or night?
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
I find this hard to believe.
One catcher on a major league roster for 3 weeks? You think that’s a good idea? I understand Jake Fox has experience catching, but has he done it recently?
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
well then let's hope Drew couldn't be more wrong
otherwise, this is yet another poor roster decision
by WanderingWanderer on Jul 10, 2009 1:39 PM CDT up reply actions
you want his bat in the lineup, right?
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.
by drewishdrewid on Jul 10, 2009 1:42 PM CDT up reply actions
yes
but his bat rarely gets in the lineup if he’s the backup catcher
by WanderingWanderer on Jul 10, 2009 1:43 PM CDT up reply actions
not if he's spelling
Hill every third day.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.
by drewishdrewid on Jul 10, 2009 1:44 PM CDT up reply actions
he caught 2 games this year at Iowa so far
"Manny Trillo is coming in to pinch run. You know, for a lot of teams, you would pinch run for Manny Trillo." - Harry Caray
So then Lou will sit Fox as catching insurance every stinkin day?
No way. Call up Johnson or whomever from Iowa.
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
he's only shown up about twice this season
so it’s not likely
by WanderingWanderer on Jul 10, 2009 1:28 PM CDT up reply actions
I love the fact that Lou's talking about needing thunder in the middle of his lineup
and he benches Fox. Great manager we have
by WanderingWanderer on Jul 10, 2009 1:35 PM CDT reply actions
you're going to be
SO much fun to be around today…
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by drewishdrewid on Jul 10, 2009 1:36 PM CDT up reply actions
game isn't even started
and you’re calling it a loss already. o.0
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by drewishdrewid on Jul 10, 2009 1:36 PM CDT up reply actions
funny, I don't remember mentioning a loss
by WanderingWanderer on Jul 10, 2009 1:37 PM CDT up reply actions
uh-huh
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.
by drewishdrewid on Jul 10, 2009 1:37 PM CDT up reply actions
if you can point out why not agreeing with Lou is calling a game a loss
I’d be impressed
by WanderingWanderer on Jul 10, 2009 1:38 PM CDT up reply actions
Lou has got to keep Fox on the bench as the backup catcher
until they either acquire another catcher or call up one of the turds from Iowa.
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
Yeah right.
Sarcastic “Great manager we have” = Expectation of Victory.
by Orval Overall on Jul 10, 2009 1:50 PM CDT up reply actions
^
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.
by drewishdrewid on Jul 10, 2009 1:43 PM CDT up reply actions
paraphrasing hrabosky
we couldn’t believe the cubs were boneheaded to give up derosa…thanks chicago
thanks chicago?
You gave up Chris Perez for 0-7 with a wrist injury. Thanks St. Louis
Albert Pujols for Cubs Starting 1B in 2012
If a genie came to me and granted me the power
to beat someone within an inch of their life and get completely away with it, I’d choose Hrabosky.
There is no such thing as an ugly female breast
I think more like
implication: Jim Hendry is stupid. He did say that Cubs Fans wanted DeRosa to stay too, which isn’t entirely false.
his son plays for peioria and often takes days off right before or after a fox game
so it works like two days off when in fact its only one.
by MandMexpress12 on Jul 10, 2009 1:48 PM CDT up reply actions
I was actually putting a question mark because I wasn't sure that's who he was
by WanderingWanderer on Jul 10, 2009 1:50 PM CDT up reply actions
I know who Keith Moreland is
I was saying, I saw a guy next to Len, I thought it might be Keith Moreland, but wasn’t sure, hence the question mark
by WanderingWanderer on Jul 10, 2009 1:52 PM CDT up reply actions
So I guess they just let anyone into the Booth now a days.
Dave otto, jud sirrot, moreland. they run off chip and stoney and they give us these idiots.
by MandMexpress12 on Jul 10, 2009 1:50 PM CDT up reply actions
poor management is a WGN/Chicago Cubs trademark
by WanderingWanderer on Jul 10, 2009 1:51 PM CDT up reply actions
I wish ricketts would be able to hire Stoney and Chip back but thats impossible.
by MandMexpress12 on Jul 10, 2009 1:52 PM CDT up reply actions
You're not gonna get too much support for that idea here
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
I like Chip
but Stone is bitter bitter man.
Nobody who ever gave his best regretted it. -George Halas
yes but as a baseball color broadcster he is great.
there are a lot of bitter baseball players including cubs but they are great baseball players. Stone has a huge ego but he is great at what he does.
by MandMexpress12 on Jul 10, 2009 1:54 PM CDT up reply actions
I don't like him
I love L&B though.
I love how they play off each other, how they can reference pop culture (esp music) and how they aren’t afraid to say something critical about Lou or the players.
Nobody who ever gave his best regretted it. -George Halas
ya but they are not as analytical as I would like. especially in closer games.
sometimes they do too much non baseball stuff for my liking. and I think a lot of that is len’s doing. because I have heard some of bob’s old stuff working with great PxP guys and he is really really good.
by MandMexpress12 on Jul 10, 2009 1:59 PM CDT up reply actions
maybe even have Bob in there for 3 man team and he can fill in for Ron on radio and fill in on tv.
Len is okay and has improved some but he just seems perfect for a pregame/post game studio show or a correspondent doing interviews on the field
by MandMexpress12 on Jul 10, 2009 1:53 PM CDT up reply actions
...
really? I think our two broadcasting team beat any other, hands down, except for the Sirott handicap.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.
by drewishdrewid on Jul 10, 2009 1:54 PM CDT up reply actions
Scully is still number one. Hughes is great and I love ron too .
but our tv is below average. I have heard bob do color with great PxP guys like costas etc and he is so much better. len does an admirable job but he is not spectacular.
by MandMexpress12 on Jul 10, 2009 1:55 PM CDT up reply actions
I've never heard Keith Moreland broadcast a game
Have you? I only ask because if this is his first game, keep an open mind. The guy was a pretty good player for us, as I’m sure you know if you’re older than 15, and it’d be fun to have him as a regular in the booth.
by Orval Overall on Jul 10, 2009 1:53 PM CDT up reply actions
Ron was a pretty good player for us too
and he’s attrocious
by WanderingWanderer on Jul 10, 2009 1:54 PM CDT up reply actions
Clearly sir, you are a fool
And I’m not continuing this discussion.
Well, ok, I will. Radio colormen are supposed to be excitable homers. Thats the whole point. Why? For one thing, because no one except the home team’s fans is in range to hear the radio broadcast, so the homerism plays to the audience. And second, because radio is flipping boring in the TV age, let alone the HDTV age.
Ron Santo is a gem. Your loss for not appreciating what he brings.
by Orval Overall on Jul 10, 2009 1:56 PM CDT up reply actions 8 recs
I certainly
agree with the final sentiment.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.
by drewishdrewid on Jul 10, 2009 1:58 PM CDT up reply actions
he's a horrible broadcaster
I don’t tune in to hear someone scream over the top of what’s actually going on, or get confused in the middle of one of his stories with tidbits and trivia that are always wrong
I liked Ron as a ballplayer, I think he’s a genuinely good guy, but he’s bar none one of the worst color men in broadcasting
by WanderingWanderer on Jul 10, 2009 1:59 PM CDT up reply actions
Unpopular sentiment or not, I agree
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 Jul 10, 2009 2:07 PM CDT up reply actions
That's exactly right, WW
and that could be a turning point in the conversation. (To quote two things that they repeatedly say during a broadcast.)
"Any old kind of a run wins it!"--Jack Brickhouse
No I agree and he was big for us in the 84 year.
Ill keep in open mind but my thinking is that if he is behind dave otto how good can he be?
by MandMexpress12 on Jul 10, 2009 1:56 PM CDT up reply actions
fair point. but if he's just starting out, maybe thats why.
Gotta start somewhere…
by Orval Overall on Jul 10, 2009 1:58 PM CDT up reply actions
the cubs will win today because....
Wrigley is my theme for igoogle.
Milton ...... see the ball hit the ball
yeah
Milton ...... see the ball hit the ball
by lexmarklover on Jul 10, 2009 1:48 PM CDT up reply actions
wayne messmer for "america's got talent?"
i love the way he sings “brave” at the end
bleah.
he pushes it into the back of his throat and closes down.
(waits for it)
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.
by drewishdrewid on Jul 10, 2009 1:51 PM CDT up reply actions
not it
"Manny Trillo is coming in to pinch run. You know, for a lot of teams, you would pinch run for Manny Trillo." - Harry Caray
yeah, i'll stay away too...waaaay to easy
ah, screw it……..TWSS
wondered how long we could leave him hanging.
not long I guess
"Manny Trillo is coming in to pinch run. You know, for a lot of teams, you would pinch run for Manny Trillo." - Harry Caray
Ah!
well, in that case, I am intreigued by your ideas, and wish to subscribe to your newsletter.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.
by drewishdrewid on Jul 10, 2009 1:53 PM CDT up reply actions
Really?
I DO love the way he sings “brave” at the end.
Nobody who ever gave his best regretted it. -George Halas
i love him b/c i feel like i HAVE to as a fan
but he’s SOOOOO OVERDRAMATIC…eric hannah agrees
maybe i’m just jealous that i’m tone deaf
Hmm...
So Len and Keith in non-HD or the Cards announcers in HD… gonna have to go with the Cards announcers on this one.
Btw, the Cards starting rotation all hvae moustaches. Douches.
SACRILEGE!
You should be going for HD broadcast, synching it with Pat and Ron on internet radio
by Orval Overall on Jul 10, 2009 1:54 PM CDT up reply actions
Chicago Cubs Baseball
is ON THE AIR!
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.
wait...what about bob?
"Manny Trillo is coming in to pinch run. You know, for a lot of teams, you would pinch run for Manny Trillo." - Harry Caray
oh
it’s YOU, Bob…
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.
by drewishdrewid on Jul 10, 2009 1:55 PM CDT up reply actions
Is this corn hand shucked?
"Manny Trillo is coming in to pinch run. You know, for a lot of teams, you would pinch run for Manny Trillo." - Harry Caray
hmm… its just not the same
wells4roty
by jesus christos on Jul 10, 2009 1:56 PM CDT up reply actions
Ron is out too
Pat says he has “an upset system”. o.0
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.
Everybody associated with this club is falling apart!
Is Pat going it alone?
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
someone is on their way in
but I didn’t catch the name. I have the game in one ear, and a conference call in the other.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.
by drewishdrewid on Jul 10, 2009 1:59 PM CDT up reply actions
someone must have pass along word to him that he'd be playing today.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 10, 2009 1:58 PM CDT up reply actions
Lou is just waiting to PH for him before his first PA
"Manny Trillo is coming in to pinch run. You know, for a lot of teams, you would pinch run for Manny Trillo." - Harry Caray
Hope all the jersey nazis are happy
pin stripes today.
Nobody who ever gave his best regretted it. -George Halas
a classy/professional look
"We got some pretty good chemistry here. We got some toughness, and it's starting to show." - Lou Pinella
Fashion Report!
Cubs in whites with pinstripes, blue hats, blue shoes.
Cards in travelling greys, red hats, red shoes.
Thanks, Pat!
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.
I like it when...
Pat calls the pants “trousers”. Has an old-school feel to it.
indeed
my wife always gets a kick out of it.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.
by drewishdrewid on Jul 10, 2009 2:02 PM CDT up reply actions
good start...
"Manny Trillo is coming in to pinch run. You know, for a lot of teams, you would pinch run for Manny Trillo." - Harry Caray
geez
Shoemaker doubles down the right-field line on the first pitch.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.
Ugh
I think… I’m gonna take these game threads off.
Nobody who ever gave his best regretted it. -George Halas
Cmon, Allie
stay.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.
by drewishdrewid on Jul 10, 2009 2:29 PM CDT up reply actions
TAKE IT OFF!!!!! YEAH!!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 10, 2009 2:30 PM CDT up reply actions
BCB Gone Wild!
"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 Jul 10, 2009 2:39 PM CDT up reply actions
Nice stache
"I wouldn't know a steroid from a reefer." -Lou Piniella
IBB please
"Manny Trillo is coming in to pinch run. You know, for a lot of teams, you would pinch run for Manny Trillo." - Harry Caray
IBB
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.
Excellent
"I wouldn't know a steroid from a reefer." -Lou Piniella
i think we should walk ludwick as well.
he’s gonna cash this in right here.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie
Seriously, if what's wrong with Harden isn't physical
then what the hell is? This kid has been dominant whenever he’s healthy over his career.
by WanderingWanderer on Jul 10, 2009 2:00 PM CDT reply actions
Great cards are going to get a lead with carpenter.
ludwick is red hot. two big 3 run boms vs brewers.
I Like Moreland
I know him from the las two fantasy camps. He’s great guy and knows his baseball. Give him a chance. I wouldn’t mind seeing him replace Brenly if Bob leaves.
"When they signed Fukudome, I knew they were trying to get me fired". - Ron Santo, January, 2008
can't give him anything to hit.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie
you asking for it or reporting?
"Manny Trillo is coming in to pinch run. You know, for a lot of teams, you would pinch run for Manny Trillo." - Harry Caray
damn it.
that is a crappy start.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie
augh
keep Pujols from advancing!
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.
La Russa ball. Dammit
"I wouldn't know a steroid from a reefer." -Lou Piniella
Brainless f*cks at it again
Just let Pujols go to 2nd. Their is zero coaching done in this franchise.
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
honestly, not allowing a runner to go from first to second
on a fly ball to right shouldn’t have to be coached.
by WanderingWanderer on Jul 10, 2009 2:04 PM CDT up reply actions
Ok, Dusty!
He thought the same thing. That’s why he’s a loser.
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
Guy, players in beer league softball understand a man should not move to second on a flyout to right
I’m not saying it wasn’t stupid, I’m just saying it has nothing to do with coaching. That brain fart was all on Dome
by WanderingWanderer on Jul 10, 2009 2:08 PM CDT up reply actions
I do not understand where fukudome was throwing that ball. don't get it at all.
ball has to go second.
Does Pujols get credit for a base there?
In terms of the Total Bases stat? I didn’t think so but the Cards announcer says so.
surely he's not going to walk ankiel.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie
He might...
and stop calling me Shirley.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 10, 2009 2:04 PM CDT up reply actions
nope, and that was a pretty nasty pitch
by WanderingWanderer on Jul 10, 2009 2:04 PM CDT up reply actions
Nice pitch
"I wouldn't know a steroid from a reefer." -Lou Piniella
against our offense?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 10, 2009 2:06 PM CDT up reply actions
of course it won't cardinals will score more than 1
by MandMexpress12 on Jul 10, 2009 2:06 PM CDT up reply actions
positive you all will be...
demand it i do…
It's just enough to beat the Cubs' sorry asses!!
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
if he gets throught first inning it probably is.
with carpenter you have to get him early or not at all.
by MandMexpress12 on Jul 10, 2009 2:05 PM CDT up reply actions
that is enough for any pitcher against the cubs.
At this piont at least.
by sloathcheck78 on Jul 10, 2009 2:05 PM CDT up reply actions
Not true
Two runs, absolutely, but not one.
by Jody Jody Davis on Jul 10, 2009 2:06 PM CDT up reply actions
probably not.
the real problem is that harden is still not fooling anyone (ankiel doesn’t count).
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie
by buckmulligan on Jul 10, 2009 2:06 PM CDT up reply actions
not a good start
with carpenter on the mound.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie
Well, folks
Now you see how a SMART team scores runs
Leadoff hitter gets on. Gets bunted over. Gets driven in.
The Cubs should be taking notes. Assuming they know how to read and write.
Yes, I’m cranky today. Deal with it.
There is no such thing as an ugly female breast
They have to have 24 hours notice
to pick up a pencil.
Or they hop over fences and break bones just before key series
Or they strain their love handles and go on the DL
There is no such thing as an ugly female breast
Actually, smart teams don't play for one run in the first inning
by Jody Jody Davis on Jul 10, 2009 2:07 PM CDT up reply actions
They do when playing the Cubs
Who are an even bet not to score at all
There is no such thing as an ugly female breast
I should have qualified my statement
You should only play for one run if you know that will win the game for you. Which, in this case, actually makes it a smart play.
by Jody Jody Davis on Jul 10, 2009 2:11 PM CDT up reply actions
but but but
we’ve been told not to bunt in the early innings!
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.
by drewishdrewid on Jul 10, 2009 2:07 PM CDT up reply actions
Bad numbers
just as a left handed hitter. Still below .200 I believe.
"Don't give me any of that ole' bulls#!t." - Lou Brown
vs. RHP in general
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 10, 2009 2:07 PM CDT up reply actions
Im sure the weather is a big factor
"I wouldn't know a steroid from a reefer." -Lou Piniella
sounds like there are some
Cards fans in the stands.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.
As it should be.
All the more fun to see their sullen faces leaving the stadium after a savage beating.
by Orval Overall on Jul 10, 2009 2:10 PM CDT up reply actions
GET YOUR POSITIVITY OUT OF HERE!
That stuff isn’t welcome in these parts.
"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 Jul 10, 2009 2:11 PM CDT up reply actions
heh
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.
by drewishdrewid on Jul 10, 2009 2:11 PM CDT up reply actions
didn't take long
one whole inning.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.
by drewishdrewid on Jul 10, 2009 2:12 PM CDT up reply actions
The turnover rate on the Cubs bandwagon makes me dizzy sometimes.
I often wonder if anybody injures themselves climbing on and off so often.
"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 Jul 10, 2009 2:13 PM CDT up reply actions
I was at the cards cubs game in april when Aramis hit walk off with two outs in 10th
It was awesome back and forth game and awesome seeing the card’s fans crying and whining.
by MandMexpress12 on Jul 10, 2009 2:12 PM CDT up reply actions
I was at opening day 2006.
Bleachers. SURROUNDED by obnoxious Cardinals fans. But the Cubs pounded them that day, so it was all worth it.
Then they won the World Series, so I guess you could say timing is everything.
by Orval Overall on Jul 10, 2009 2:14 PM CDT up reply actions
Riot!
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.
Theriot singles
gotta jump on first pitch fastballs.
"Don't give me any of that ole' bulls#!t." - Lou Brown
wow, we are going to really have fast bottom halves of innings.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie
We'll kill them with speed.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 10, 2009 2:10 PM CDT up reply actions
I expect
they want to be a little aggressive — there’s no point in standing there letting him throw strikes past us. Take your pitch and hit hit.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.
by drewishdrewid on Jul 10, 2009 2:10 PM CDT up reply actions
So that's why Bradley isn't playing today.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 10, 2009 2:11 PM CDT up reply actions
except, unless it rains,
carpenter will throw a complete game.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie
by buckmulligan on Jul 10, 2009 2:12 PM CDT up reply actions
not necessarily.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.
by drewishdrewid on Jul 10, 2009 2:14 PM CDT up reply actions
We're too dumb to work the count.
Reed Johnson is not a lead off hitter.
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
wow, carpenter looks very tough.
we’re gonna need a lot of luck.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie
ya when he is locked in all you can hope for is him to hurt himself running the bases or something
AND NO I AM NOT ROOTING FOR AN INJURY FOR ANYONE EVEN CARDINALS
by MandMexpress12 on Jul 10, 2009 2:14 PM CDT up reply actions
Wow, a harmless ground out!
Get used to those, we’ll probably see about 15 more just like it.
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
why ask questions
you already know the answer to?
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.
by drewishdrewid on Jul 10, 2009 2:15 PM CDT up reply actions
We're also going to see at least 3 bombs by the Cubs today
and none of them will be solo shots.
by Cubs and Hawks fan on Jul 10, 2009 2:14 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
hahahahahahahahahahahaahahaha
what have you been drinking?
by WanderingWanderer on Jul 10, 2009 2:14 PM CDT up reply actions
Carpenter has allowed 3 HR all year
And the Cubs are going to hit 3 today?
by Jody Jody Davis on Jul 10, 2009 2:15 PM CDT up reply actions
He also hasn't been playing all year
Yes, the Cubs will rough him up
by Cubs and Hawks fan on Jul 10, 2009 2:16 PM CDT up reply actions
anyone else feel like harden's going to have a bad inning?
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie
that's one.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.
by drewishdrewid on Jul 10, 2009 2:15 PM CDT up reply actions
i thought he was going to walk him.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie
by buckmulligan on Jul 10, 2009 2:16 PM CDT up reply actions
No I don't
Anyone else feel like you’re trying to get a rise out of people because you don’t actually enjoy the game itself, and think sparring on the internet with random people is a more pleasant way to spend a Friday afternoon.
by Orval Overall on Jul 10, 2009 2:16 PM CDT up reply actions
This game
has frustration written all over it.
Grind your teeth, smash your head into your desk, kick the copier frustration.
There is no such thing as an ugly female breast
PC Load letter? WTF does PC Load Letter mean?
"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 Jul 10, 2009 2:29 PM CDT up reply actions
not really
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 10, 2009 2:16 PM CDT up reply actions
A bit OT:
What are people’s thoughts on Ricky Romero? Think he’s for real? I’m mulling a Greinke for Romero and Billingsley deal and I can’t make up my mind if I’m sold on Romero yet, but I’m leaning towards yes. Thoughts?
"I wouldn't know a steroid from a reefer." -Lou Piniella
I've always wondered why the hell people feel the need to post comments like this
you cared enough to be dickish, so someone cares
by WanderingWanderer on Jul 10, 2009 2:18 PM CDT up reply actions
this from someone
who can barely say anything positive about the actual game?
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.
by drewishdrewid on Jul 10, 2009 2:19 PM CDT up reply actions
I say something positive when something positive actually happens
by WanderingWanderer on Jul 10, 2009 2:20 PM CDT up reply actions
why the restraint?
you’re happy to say negative things before negative things happen.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.
by drewishdrewid on Jul 10, 2009 2:20 PM CDT up reply actions
something positive happens every inning so far...
Aaron Miles doesn’t play.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 10, 2009 2:21 PM CDT up reply actions
It's fantasy baseball.
You can’t make fantasy decisions on your own? You need help making a fantasy decision?
Forgive me.
Apparently discussing baseball is frowned upon. Let’s all just incessantly bitch instead.
"I wouldn't know a steroid from a reefer." -Lou Piniella
Wow. When Mr. Negativity tells you you're being too negative
Its time to look in the mirror and reassess your life.
by Orval Overall on Jul 10, 2009 2:19 PM CDT up reply actions
Necessary?
"I wouldn't know a steroid from a reefer." -Lou Piniella
this bunny is cute
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 10, 2009 2:17 PM CDT up reply actions
Bunny stew?
"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 Jul 10, 2009 2:34 PM CDT up reply actions
And missing. Great strategy by the brilliant genius, Tony LaGenius!
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
But, but, but
The Cardinals! They always execute! Smart Ball! LaRussa = Genius!
by Jody Jody Davis on Jul 10, 2009 2:19 PM CDT up reply actions
Be careful with this guy
He can hit
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
.299, that's better than anyone we're sending up there.
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
he's not hitting there because he can't hit.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie
by buckmulligan on Jul 10, 2009 2:22 PM CDT up reply actions
don't wholly agree w/ larussa philo
but batting pitcher 8th gives you two “leadoff” hitters 9/1
he bats behind the pitcher because LaRussa thinks this gives his team
more chances to have runners on when Pujols comes up.
by WanderingWanderer on Jul 10, 2009 2:22 PM CDT up reply actions
a dude I wish we never had to face
by WanderingWanderer on Jul 10, 2009 2:24 PM CDT up reply actions
They should give Albert the day off
or better yet….the weekend off
by Cubs and Hawks fan on Jul 10, 2009 2:25 PM CDT up reply actions
instead of just batting Pujols 4th....
LaRussa is a genius.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 10, 2009 2:24 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm not saying I agree with it
but batting Pujols 3rd assures he comes to bat in the first inning, and gets more plate appearances over the course of the season
by WanderingWanderer on Jul 10, 2009 2:26 PM CDT up reply actions
gah
walked him.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.
should've had him too. that guy is susceptible to the change.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie
by buckmulligan on Jul 10, 2009 2:23 PM CDT up reply actions
Oh, Rich.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.
does rich not throw his changeup anymore?
fastball after fastball after fastball
Milton ...... see the ball hit the ball
he threw it on the strikeout to end last inning
and he just threw it there
by WanderingWanderer on Jul 10, 2009 2:24 PM CDT up reply actions
he just threw
at least two off-speed pitches to Shoemaker.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.
by drewishdrewid on Jul 10, 2009 2:25 PM CDT up reply actions
"Where we're going, we don't need roads."
"I wouldn't know a steroid from a reefer." -Lou Piniella
just hit it at somebody.
big at bat.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie
or a high fastball and stike him out...
like he just did.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 10, 2009 2:25 PM CDT up reply actions
fastball
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.
nice work rich.
let’s tack some hits together.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie
harden has the zip on his fastball but he can't seem to locate his changeup
Milton ...... see the ball hit the ball
FYI Royals acquire Yuniesky Betancourt
not like it really matters to us cub fans.
Milton ...... see the ball hit the ball
Otto
in the booth. Rami lines out to Ankiel.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.
That deserves two disappointed groans
by WanderingWanderer on Jul 10, 2009 2:28 PM CDT up reply actions
TWSS
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 10, 2009 2:28 PM CDT up reply actions
Why do people seem to dislike Dave Otto so much?
He seems to do a good job in the booth.
He's no Ron
but I like him.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.
by drewishdrewid on Jul 10, 2009 2:31 PM CDT up reply actions
Stop waving at me you creepy kids!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 10, 2009 2:28 PM CDT reply actions
A WALK!
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.
Gametracker is broken
It said Soriano walked.
by Jody Jody Davis on Jul 10, 2009 2:29 PM CDT up reply actions
TWSS
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 10, 2009 2:31 PM CDT up reply actions
now let's see if you can not get picked off.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 10, 2009 2:30 PM CDT up reply actions
laid off
low and away pitches.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.
by drewishdrewid on Jul 10, 2009 2:30 PM CDT up reply actions
FINALLY......
Milton ...... see the ball hit the ball
by lexmarklover on Jul 10, 2009 2:31 PM CDT up reply actions
like a little boy in the forest without his mum and dad.
"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.
He has for the last month and a half!
Why is he still playing? What a freakin joke! He’s terrible and we have someone better!
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
actually
I’m wondering that myself.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.
by drewishdrewid on Jul 10, 2009 2:33 PM CDT up reply actions
he's a better fielder
but he’s not a better batter.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.
by drewishdrewid on Jul 10, 2009 2:35 PM CDT up reply actions
Offensively? Blanco is Fontenot's twin
by WanderingWanderer on Jul 10, 2009 2:35 PM CDT up reply actions
Fontenot
has a MUCH higher potential with the bat then Blanco.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.
by drewishdrewid on Jul 10, 2009 2:36 PM CDT up reply actions
can we drop the "more potential" arguement for the rest of the year drew?
it may be “true” but it’s starting to wear a little thin after a 1st half of all our “potential” being utterly unfulfilled.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 10, 2009 2:38 PM CDT up reply actions
the fact that they're not living up to it
doesn’t mean that it’s not there.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.
by drewishdrewid on Jul 10, 2009 2:39 PM CDT up reply actions
This is my point....
no one is saying the potential isn’t there…but for the love of all that is holy, can you at least admit that it’s probably time to start using something other than a player’s “potential” to judge them? Like…their 1st half performance?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 10, 2009 2:41 PM CDT up reply actions
um...
no. You still say that Fonty is a better player than Blanco.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.
by drewishdrewid on Jul 10, 2009 2:43 PM CDT up reply actions
Fonty should still not be playing right now.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 10, 2009 2:44 PM CDT up reply actions
Lou has his reasons.
Don’t know what they are.
"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.
Yeah, something like that.
"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.
who's worse?
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie
by buckmulligan on Jul 10, 2009 2:34 PM CDT up reply actions
Miles.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.
by drewishdrewid on Jul 10, 2009 2:34 PM CDT up reply actions
Fonty
Ks Two outs, one on.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.
Hill to the plate.
FEAR THE CLAW!
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.
Maybe Erin Andrews will call me up. Who knows?
"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.
Or not
Hill Ks swinging. End of the second.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.
Carpenter looks pretty sharp too bad
by Heyward is the next crime dog on Jul 10, 2009 2:33 PM CDT reply actions
wow, those were some really lousy at bats.
i mean, those two guys had absolutely no chance. i think lou should’ve just put the hit and run on with soriano on first. going to have to force the issue today, i think.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie
if he had put the hit and run on, Soriano would probably have gotten thrown out
since no one made any contact
by WanderingWanderer on Jul 10, 2009 2:34 PM CDT up reply actions
perhaps. wouldn't have changed the inning.
i think the hit and run changes fontenot’s approach in that spot however. he looked like he was trying to kill the ball.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie
by buckmulligan on Jul 10, 2009 2:36 PM CDT up reply actions
UNFAIR! Sori needs at least a day to prepare for a hit and run sign.
"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.
he was unhittable last inning. that breaking pitch as filthy.
by MandMexpress12 on Jul 10, 2009 2:35 PM CDT up reply actions
Add in the fact that
Harden has a better batting average than Soriano, Fontenot, and Hill! We have no chance.
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
that's how he attacks the left handers.
slow curve for strikes. rare fastballs. hard curves down and in.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie
by buckmulligan on Jul 10, 2009 2:37 PM CDT up reply actions
I think it's totally unfair
that we have to hear Sirott but don’t get to hear Ron.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.
Rasmuss leads off
for the Cards.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.
pitching to Pujols
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.
Harden is giving up a lot of hits this season .... very unusual for him
Milton ...... see the ball hit the ball
is it his command
or control? :D
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.
by drewishdrewid on Jul 10, 2009 2:37 PM CDT up reply actions
LOL
Milton ...... see the ball hit the ball
by lexmarklover on Jul 10, 2009 2:38 PM CDT up reply actions
1-2
on Pujols.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.
89 RBIs???
does our whole team collectively have 89???
LOL at Hrabosky
Giving the umpire hell for calling time there. “Just keep throwing, throw it at the ump!”
OMG. He is so clutch. Poop.
"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.
He doesn't belong on the field.
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
oh, man.
Puhols triples into the left field corner. Runner scores. Sori not running well in left. 2-0 Cards.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.
also not picking the ball up off the ground well
by WanderingWanderer on Jul 10, 2009 2:39 PM CDT up reply actions
Sori isn't bending down too well either. WTF?
"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.
I know,
I was being a little sarcastic. I think he is the best player I have ever seen play in my 49 years
by Southside Steve on Jul 10, 2009 2:41 PM CDT up reply actions
it's pronounced ridiculous.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie
by buckmulligan on Jul 10, 2009 2:41 PM CDT up reply actions
Ludwick lines a hit to center.
3-0 Cards.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.
Stupid dumbass team!!
Just give up! Don’t even bother trying to pitch, hit, or field. That’s some great baseball!!
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
well. this is quickly getting out of hand.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie
Oh well
The rout appears to be on.
"It's a funny old world. Man's lucky if he gets out of it alive." W.C. Fields
That is all the Cards will need
atleast Carp is on my fantasy squad.
by Cubsfan Waveland on Jul 10, 2009 2:40 PM CDT reply actions
yeah. i don't really see a way to win this game
without a miracle.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie
by buckmulligan on Jul 10, 2009 2:42 PM CDT up reply actions
So
is something is wrong with Harden, or has he simply been figured out? It’s his 50th pitch already.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.
He sucks
that’s what’s wrong
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
well
that’s one kind of analysis. Anyone else got anything?
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.
by drewishdrewid on Jul 10, 2009 2:41 PM CDT up reply actions
When he has problems, it is usually in the early innings.
And also he’s not pitching very well :-)
"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.
when offspeed isn't effective
you won’t be effective
Milton ...... see the ball hit the ball
by lexmarklover on Jul 10, 2009 2:41 PM CDT up reply actions
I don't think so.
He’s been a SP for 6 years now with what, a career 3.5 ERA? He’s been struggling recently like everyone else on the team.
He’ll get better. Either that, or he’s got some nagging minor injury that he’s not willing to bring up or go on the DL for.
I normally do not say this. but with carpenter on the hill and the way he looked last inning.
THIS BALL GAME IS OVER.
bye, then.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.
by drewishdrewid on Jul 10, 2009 2:41 PM CDT up reply actions
i am not going anywhere I am fan. i watch losing 9-2. but it is going to be very VERY tough.
even you have to admit that.
by MandMexpress12 on Jul 10, 2009 2:42 PM CDT up reply actions
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