Defending First Place: Cubs vs. Astros Preview, Monday 7/27, 7:05 CT
by Al Yellon on Jul 27, 2009 5:00 PM CDT
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PrintThe Cubs inhabit first place by themselves today for the first time in 2009. And, the schedule, for once, seems to favor them -- they'll play the Astros at home, while the Cardinals host the team with the NL's best record, the Dodgers, who St. Louis has not yet faced this year. LA has the 2nd-best road record in baseball. Only the Phillies have been better away from home. Meanwhile, the Brewers, now in fourth place, host the Nationals -- that might be a get-well potion for them.
So, there's a real chance that the Cubs could extend the lead -- especially since Houston is outplaying its Pythagorean win projection by four games, a fairly large number at this stage of the season. They're 50-48 despite being outscored by 28 runs. Such a differential is rarely sustainable; the most recent example of this was the 2005 Washington Nationals, who were 55-44 and in first place on July 24, 2005, despite being outscored by 20 runs on that date. They finished at .500.
Koyie Hill may not be hitting, but he's been playing excellent defense and calling good games for his pitchers and truly enjoying his time in the spotlight:
"It's a ton of fun and I'm having a blast," Hill said. "I come to the ballpark every day excited I get to play baseball."
Good for him, and good for the Cubs, although they could probably use another "real" catcher if Geovany Soto is going to be out for any extended length of time. The triple Hill hit yesterday was the first of his career. The Cubs are 22-13 in games Hill has started this year.
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Soft-tossing lefty Wandy Rodriguez usually drives Cubs hitters nuts. He has pitched twice against them already this year, getting two no-decisions in games the Astros won. One of those was against Carlos Zambrano on June 10 in Houston; Z threw eight good innings but Angel Guzman lost the game in the 9th. Derrek Lee (12-for-27, .444, 3 doubles, 2 HR) and Ryan Theriot (10-for-21, .476, 4 doubles, 1 HR) hit him well.
Z also has two good outings vs. Houston this year -- the June 10 game linked above and six one-run innings in a 4-2 Cubs win at Wrigley Field on April 6. Carlos Lee is still Z's nemesis: 19-for-52 (.365), 5 doubles, 4 HR. Z won't get to face Lance Berkman, who is on the DL.
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Lineup
rejo, riot, lee, rami, milt, sori, baker, hill, z.
Let’s build a 1st place lead!!!!
"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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DLee back in the lineup....good news.
Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team
by carmen_fanzone on Jul 27, 2009 5:03 PM CDT up reply actions
DLee
27ABs | 12 H | 3 2B | 2 HR | 8 RBI | 6 BB | 5 K | .444 AVG vs Wandy
"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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Light Him Up!!!
Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team
by carmen_fanzone on Jul 27, 2009 5:09 PM CDT up reply actions
Rodriguez
Light em up!
I will not be replaced!
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip
by Hammer on Jul 27, 2009 5:49 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
That's for damn sure!
Recipe for Disaster;
C'mon Cubs, hurry up and blow this so I can relax.
by Bluekoolaide on July22, 2009 3:08 PM CDT
And... the guy hitting in front of DLee
Riot
21 ABs | 10 H| 4 2B | 1 HR | 2 BB | 0 K | .476 vs Wandy
"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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and Milton...not so much
12 ABs | 2 H | 2 K | .167 vs Wandy
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 27, 2009 5:33 PM CDT up reply actions
as long as he works the count and hustles
not worried about him hitting tonight. stuff takes care of itself.
he's never drawn a walk against Wandy either.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 27, 2009 5:36 PM CDT up reply actions
If he decides to actually swing the bat tonight
It could be a big night for him. A red hot Soriano is batting behind him, so he should see some strikes.
On the other hand… a red hot Soriano has nobody protecting him. Maybe time to flip spots in the order.
"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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It's called reality.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 27, 2009 5:54 PM CDT up reply actions
what you cant see is that
theriot jumped and his feet are currently two feet off of the ground.
'Strohs beer, refreshing 'Strohs beer.
Drink ’em up Cubbies!
Quia tuum es fatum titulis discidiis, vexillinis limbis nationalis,
gloriam seriis mundialisque, nunc et in saecula saeculorum...
Amen.
Unfortunately, no.
Quia tuum es fatum titulis discidiis, vexillinis limbis nationalis,
gloriam seriis mundialisque, nunc et in saecula saeculorum...
Amen.
Sure they do....
My Dad’s a loyal drinker, despite how much I make fun of him for it…
Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team
by carmen_fanzone on Jul 27, 2009 5:06 PM CDT up reply actions
Where? I live in Michigan and haven't seen it on the shelves in years...
Quia tuum es fatum titulis discidiis, vexillinis limbis nationalis,
gloriam seriis mundialisque, nunc et in saecula saeculorum...
Amen.
Indiana
30 packs for 11.99
Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team
by carmen_fanzone on Jul 27, 2009 5:11 PM CDT up reply actions
Really? Fireworks and Strohs! I knew Indiana was good for something ;)
Quia tuum es fatum titulis discidiis, vexillinis limbis nationalis,
gloriam seriis mundialisque, nunc et in saecula saeculorum...
Amen.
LOL
Except that stupid rule that you can’t buy beer on Sundays…
Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team
by carmen_fanzone on Jul 27, 2009 5:13 PM CDT up reply actions
Philistines!
In Michigan, no beer, wine or liquor sales on Sunday until noon. As if those attending church would be tempted to skip church and buy spirits instead… well, come to think about it…
Quia tuum es fatum titulis discidiis, vexillinis limbis nationalis,
gloriam seriis mundialisque, nunc et in saecula saeculorum...
Amen.
Figures. A beer born in Detroit is no longer available in the state (or at least any part where I've noticed)
Quia tuum es fatum titulis discidiis, vexillinis limbis nationalis,
gloriam seriis mundialisque, nunc et in saecula saeculorum...
Amen.
As of yesterday... I changed beers and started drinking Old Style
I will not switch back, as long as the Cubs are in 1st.
"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)
.
even if the cubs arent 12-12 with RISP?
wells4roty
by jesus christos on Jul 27, 2009 5:10 PM CDT up reply actions
They better not be 2-13 again. That's for sure.
"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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They BETTER not.
Or ELSE.
"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 27, 2009 5:14 PM CDT up reply actions
Or what?
Recipe for Disaster;
C'mon Cubs, hurry up and blow this so I can relax.
by Bluekoolaide on July22, 2009 3:08 PM CDT
Or they'll be scolded on the internet by SackMan.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 27, 2009 6:14 PM CDT up reply actions
yet again :-(
Recipe for Disaster;
C'mon Cubs, hurry up and blow this so I can relax.
by Bluekoolaide on July22, 2009 3:08 PM CDT
If you have
a better half, they might have something to say about that. Old Style, well how shall I politely say, oh never mind. Boy is the wind blowing out tonight?
"You can't take life to seriously, you don't get out of it alive"
I'll just sleep facing the other direction.
Sacrifice.
"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)
.
The answer my friend, is blowin' in the wind...
Quia tuum es fatum titulis discidiis, vexillinis limbis nationalis,
gloriam seriis mundialisque, nunc et in saecula saeculorum...
Amen.
Old Style still tastes good to me!
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
At the ballpark, most ANY beer tastes good.
Quia tuum es fatum titulis discidiis, vexillinis limbis nationalis,
gloriam seriis mundialisque, nunc et in saecula saeculorum...
Amen.
I would second that.
I can’t stand Old Style, but at Wrigley, i drink it and like it. its totally gotta just be a mental thing, right? or do they brew wrigley beer someplace special and put a little something extra in during the brewing process?
Water..sparkling water some say comes all the way from....God's country.
Double Kreusned. I live down in Missouri and I sure wish I could drink Old Style…you can buy it here but only in cans (blasphemy!) and it’s so old I’m always disappointed…specially when I go back to my parents in Rockford and buy bottles, tasting the fresh stuff. Nothing like it to me.
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jul 27, 2009 6:26 PM CDT up reply actions
Me too
That the Cubs are 22-13 in games Hill has started this year speaks well of his game calling. I’m VERY concerned about Soto, however. He was absolutely killing us at the plate for most of the first half. I mean DFA bad.
Please (please) Geo…….get back in shape and show us that you’re not another Cubs ROY flash in the pan.
im hoping they have him on a diet and workout program down in arizona
maybe they had woody go down there, cuz he isnt doing much lately
wells4roty
by jesus christos on Jul 27, 2009 6:17 PM CDT up reply actions
Lilly's Surgery
Was a success, according to Twittermeyer.
No word if Lilly performed the surgery himself.
Eamus Catuli!
blindfolded
"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)
.
with a ballpoint pen.
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
A leaking ballpoint pen
"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)
.
word is the surgery also gave ted lilly super powers
well… even more superpowers
wells4roty
by jesus christos on Jul 27, 2009 5:12 PM CDT up reply actions
Yes in fact
he has just authored his first super power comic book. He did this while he corrected his knee and save a child from a burning building.
"You can't take life to seriously, you don't get out of it alive"
only 1 child?
hes slacking
wells4roty
by jesus christos on Jul 27, 2009 5:54 PM CDT up reply actions
He went back in time to do it...
And, he’ll go back for more.
"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)
.
I'm going to take my comp to a nice little place here on campus
and watch the game by myself while checking in on BCB. I can’t wait. :)
Believe or Leave ~Cubswynn 9/9/2008
What
campus??
"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." ~Alvin Dark
by DamonBerryhillsMitt on Jul 27, 2009 5:15 PM CDT up reply actions
Oh, that's cool
Enjoy your nice little evening (late afternoon, I guess) ahead.
"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." ~Alvin Dark
by DamonBerryhillsMitt on Jul 27, 2009 5:22 PM CDT up reply actions
there are worse places to be hanging out than Palo Alto in late July...very nice!
"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru
Houston has good pitching
and right now Wandy is the best of the lot. Cubs better be patient and make him throw lots of pitches to get to the bullpen.
"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
Wandy has been brutal at Wrigley Field, career-wise.
1-3 in 5 starts, 8.25 ERA. 24.0 IP, 36 hits, 22 R (all ER), 5 HR, 10 BB, 15 K.
Let’s hope it continues.
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
When you said "brutal"
I thought you meant the opposite, glad to see I was wrong. :)
Believe or Leave ~Cubswynn 9/9/2008
lets make it 6 starts with 24.1 IP
muwahaha
wells4roty
by jesus christos on Jul 27, 2009 5:56 PM CDT up reply actions
Wow...
…didn’t know he was that bad here. Let’s hit him early and often.
Favorite player of all time: Ryne Sandberg.
by CUBSfaninYANKEEcountry on Jul 27, 2009 6:10 PM CDT up reply actions
Completely OT
But if you ever wanted to see a professional basketball player have a mental breakdown on the internet. Starbury has you covered.
Just say no to players named Aaron on the Cubs.
Hopefully the Cubs can get to Wandy tonight
He sucks at Wrigley, but seems to be Cy Wandy this season so who knows. Our offense has been really good lately so hopefully that keeps up.
Just say no to players named Aaron on the Cubs.
I know a guy who could hit clowns....
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 27, 2009 5:28 PM CDT up reply actions
did you leave the word "on" out?
"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru
I'm pretty sure he meant "hit"
as in “bang”
"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)
.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 27, 2009 5:48 PM CDT up reply actions
I might hit the one on the right.
"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)
.
Only if Bill didn't hit it yet.
No sloppy seconds.
"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)
.
I think everyone in that pic is on the left.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 27, 2009 5:51 PM CDT up reply actions
"You'd better put some ice on that."
"I won't insult your intelligence by suggesting that you really believe what you just said." ~William F. Buckley, Jr.
Yeah but he'd hit Clara Peller on a bad hair day....
If she still has hair
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jul 27, 2009 6:31 PM CDT up reply actions
It's the numbers
They are bad! !!!!
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by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Jul 27, 2009 6:45 PM CDT up reply actions
Caption:
Can I pretty please play right field so I can get 4 ABs a game?
DEJESUS!!!
Lineup anyone?
"Pounding sand since 1982...."
by cubswynn on Jul 27, 2009 5:38 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
Al mentioned
That the cubs have five games “in hand” compared to st. Louis. Does anyone know what date their games played will be equal? Have all the rain outs been rescheduled? Thx!
by cubbiefanTN on Jul 27, 2009 5:39 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
I've wondered that myself, I know one makeup game is very late in the season...
Which leads me to wonder if they have any games that will only be madeup if they are needed. I know St. Louis has 5 off days in August compared to 2 for us (hope that’s right)…if that is right , then they would only be 2 games behind starting Sept.
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jul 27, 2009 6:34 PM CDT up reply actions
Reds-Yanks cookin up a trade?
"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)
.
Oh no...
SWL is gonna find a pic for that one in T minus 10
"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)
.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 27, 2009 5:55 PM CDT up reply actions
She can't decide which wiener to choose...
"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)
.
"Mrs. Gibson says Skinless wieners are very easy to digest"
I guess that IS what she said!
"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
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 27, 2009 5:59 PM CDT up reply actions
"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)
.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 27, 2009 6:01 PM CDT up reply actions
Time to prove we are contenders...
…by beating a quality ballclub and extending our lead in the central. GO CUBS GO!
Favorite player of all time: Ryne Sandberg.
by CUBSfaninYANKEEcountry on Jul 27, 2009 5:49 PM CDT reply actions
Let's do this
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip
by Hammer on Jul 27, 2009 5:54 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
I don't mean to be a big whiner
can we please!! put subject lines on pictures? Especially giant phallic pictures?
Phhht.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 27, 2009 6:07 PM CDT up reply actions
Mark Wahlberg plays for the Braves?
Life is parallel to hell but I must maintain
by dr stabbingworth on Jul 27, 2009 6:26 PM CDT up reply actions
if you are using firefox,
just install the add on AdBlock Plus. you can right-click on the image and block it via many different options.
And I have blocked some of them
but I don’t want to block everything… i just want to be able to hide them. Because my screen is small and big pictures in a thread kill my ability to read the text around them.
But really, putting a subject line isn’t that difficult or unreasonble is it? If it is, I’ll stop asking for it and just ad-block everyone, I guess.
Should be an interesting series, though.
Favorite player of all time: Ryne Sandberg.
by CUBSfaninYANKEEcountry on Jul 27, 2009 6:06 PM CDT up reply actions
Agree with you 100%.
Favorite player of all time: Ryne Sandberg.
by CUBSfaninYANKEEcountry on Jul 27, 2009 6:10 PM CDT up reply actions
That won't stop ESPN
That whole network is a gimmick
Life is parallel to hell but I must maintain
by dr stabbingworth on Jul 27, 2009 6:29 PM CDT up reply actions
I thought that was pretty cool
when they talked about it last night.
If it works, great. If it sucks… then the game should be pretty good.
Run Differential
As recently as 2007, the Diamondbacks won 90 games despite being outscored by by 20 runs over the course of the season.
It is sustainable if you win a lot of 1 and 2 run games.
But they we're exposed for the fraud they were in the playoffs....
eventually.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 27, 2009 6:11 PM CDT up reply actions
Made it to the NLCS...
Favorite player of all time: Ryne Sandberg.
by CUBSfaninYANKEEcountry on Jul 27, 2009 6:12 PM CDT up reply actions
Go Cubs Go!!!
Guy at bar: "Do you just like that hat or do you like Chicago?"
Me: "I'm in Love, Obsessed and Addicted to the Chicago Cubs!"
by KC in OK on Jul 27, 2009 6:17 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
I am shocked manny even decided to play with Chris Carpenter on the mound.
It is common knowledge with Manny that if there is a dominant pitcher and it is not july or an important game hell come up with a pulled muscle during BP.
LOL.
He bounced into a 5-4-3 DP first time up.
Favorite player of all time: Ryne Sandberg.
by CUBSfaninYANKEEcountry on Jul 27, 2009 6:20 PM CDT up reply actions
I know I wrote that after his DP.
I thought something was going to happen with Albert and manny when they ran into each other. I thought Manny was pissed but on replay he was actually making sure he was alright. How awesome would that have been if manny and albert got into something in the 1st inning of the series.
by MandMexpress12 on Jul 27, 2009 6:25 PM CDT up reply actions
Much as I love DeRo and what a competitor he is...on and off the field...
He gets no love from me until the season is over. Wait…gotta be a better way to put that…
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jul 27, 2009 6:41 PM CDT up reply actions
Let's do this Cubs!!!
Recipe for Disaster;
C'mon Cubs, hurry up and blow this so I can relax.
by Bluekoolaide on July22, 2009 3:08 PM CDT
8 more holes of golf to go
hope they go quick so i can watch us pound wandy
by ndcubs on Jul 27, 2009 6:28 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
TWSS
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 27, 2009 6:31 PM CDT up reply actions
Cinderella story, tears in his eyes I guess...
Big hitter the Lama, long…
Boy oh boy oh boy
by BleedsbluinMI on Jul 27, 2009 6:37 PM CDT up reply actions
so do you guys think milton bradley can keep up what he’s been doing?
GO BULLS
by FAN of the BULLS on Jul 27, 2009 6:39 PM CDT reply actions
.292, 1 hr, 2 rbi, 5 runs in last 14 days. I'm sure his obp is good with the walks, didn't look that up.
So, much better lately, but not spectacular. He should easily be able to keep that up, and that will continue to bost the offense.
Boy oh boy oh boy
by BleedsbluinMI on Jul 27, 2009 6:44 PM CDT up reply actions
shame he isnt hitting for power
wells4roty
by jesus christos on Jul 27, 2009 6:46 PM CDT up reply actions
You're right, all that 14 day prodcuction has been in the last week except for 1 run.
He has been doing better than I gave him credit for. Wow.
Boy oh boy oh boy
by BleedsbluinMI on Jul 27, 2009 6:47 PM CDT up reply actions
I'd even take his last 28 days number
.283 .472 .415
That's big talk for a little guy,
but I'm walkin' without reply.
-Lil Wayne "Mr. Postman"
by shake n bake on Jul 27, 2009 6:54 PM CDT up reply actions
Other than walking he sure can keep up...
I’ve heard a lot of people criticizing him taking so many walks lately, and surely in a few situations I wish he had let loose. That said I’d like to see him get two more walks tonight, giving Sori at least two opportunities to move him around.
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jul 27, 2009 6:44 PM CDT reply actions
Criticizing his walks?
Did you get an audience with Dusty while he was in town?
"When you're going through hell, keep going." - Winston Churchill
If I had it could have explained him actually having some fire yesterday....
Always pissed me off he never seemed to do that here.
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jul 27, 2009 6:52 PM CDT up reply actions
As much as I like and respect DeRosa
I sure agree he looks strange in a Cards uniform. With his off season wrist surgery, he might be gotten at a better price at the end of the season. I’d sure like to have him back for 2010.
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jul 27, 2009 6:56 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm excited for some baseball
The Cards just took a 2-0 lead though. Ugh
"That pitch wasn’t down and in, that pitch was down and up." Tim McCarver
by wrigleyrocker12 on Jul 27, 2009 6:48 PM CDT reply actions
"That pitch wasn’t down and in, that pitch was down and up." Tim McCarver
by wrigleyrocker12 on Jul 27, 2009 7:02 PM CDT reply actions
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