First Pitch Thread: Cubs vs. Padres, Tuesday 8/18, 9:05 CT
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Len n' Bob...
….make an interesting point: the Cubs are built around the homerun, and thus struggle at HR-killing PetCo.
Should we have more contact/speed guys in the lineup? I know I would — I have always preferred speed to power.
I don't know
I think we’re supposed to be built around the home run, but I don’t think we actually have that sort of power hitting on the team. But yes, I would like to see more speed and contact hitters.
It never gets to be easy
by chitownhawkeye on Aug 18, 2009 9:07 PM CDT up reply actions
it is not a surprise how to hit in the damp air of Petco or even Dodgers Stadium.
(of course we did lose to a bomb in the bottom of the 9th)
Our guys did hit lots of line drives last night. The Padres just ran them down.
"I love California. I practically grew up in Phoenix."
-- Dan Quayle
I'd prefer a team built on defense
with lots of speed.
But I’m cheering for the wrong team if I want that to ever happen.
I think last year
we were more built around OBP, being patient and drawing walks. I think the Cubs were hoping to be that way this year, but hasn’t worked out so well.
Plus, aren’t we one of the lowest HR totals in the NL? I might be completely wrong.
"It's been my policy to view the Internet not as an 'information highway,' but as an electronic asylum filled with babbling loonies." - Mike Royko
Of course, as I say this
Lee goes yard!
"It's been my policy to view the Internet not as an 'information highway,' but as an electronic asylum filled with babbling loonies." - Mike Royko
I could've sworn I saw a stat during the Philly series
that we’ve scored the second highest % of runs via the HR. (Second only to Philly)
But I can’t remember where I saw that or how they found it.
I remember that...
…stat.
I still think having a few more guys with good contact numbers would be a nice thing to have to plug around the long ballers.
Yay Riots' back
and Marmol as a closer is going to be hell to watch but I think high leverage situations are the best place to put him. Rather have his blowups cost the Cubs a close game than one that wasn’t.
It's shocking what you can miss sometimes. The amazing color changing card trick.
you're right about it being hell
it’s going to be agonizing watching him close games. haha
"Yes, dear. You're right. I'm sorry." -Bob Brenly
by ambrosiadreams on Aug 18, 2009 9:05 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
we want to see your "cutie" tonight! :)
"Yes, dear. You're right. I'm sorry." -Bob Brenly
by ambrosiadreams on Aug 18, 2009 9:08 PM CDT up reply actions
DLEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Recipe for Disaster;
C'mon Cubs, hurry up and blow this so I can relax.
by Bluekoolaide on July22, 2009 3:08 PM CDT
Derrek!!!
No doubter!
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by Chris Dobbertean on Aug 18, 2009 9:09 PM CDT reply actions
are you accusing him of uncorking one?
"I love California. I practically grew up in Phoenix."
-- Dan Quayle
10
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by shake n bake on Aug 18, 2009 9:11 PM CDT up reply actions
He probably is
just hope he can finish the season without doing any additional damage
It never gets to be easy
by chitownhawkeye on Aug 18, 2009 9:13 PM CDT up reply actions
Gregg-esque?
It's shocking what you can miss sometimes. The amazing color changing card trick.
by shake n bake on Aug 18, 2009 9:12 PM CDT up reply actions
Just a reminder
Nobody doesn’t like Derrek Lee!
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
by Clutch16 on Aug 18, 2009 9:11 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
But woe to the guy who wants to date her. I hear Uncle Bruce can be quite protective...
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
Alright.
that’s a good start. But maybe we should be a little bit more patient against the kid who hasn’t thrown more then a couple dozen MLB pitches…
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.
heya Drew!
I hope you don’t mind, but I mentioned you last night in the post game thread
"Yes, dear. You're right. I'm sorry." -Bob Brenly
by ambrosiadreams on Aug 18, 2009 9:12 PM CDT up reply actions
you did?
what did you say? :D
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.
by drewishdrewid on Aug 18, 2009 9:19 PM CDT up reply actions
well, as you can imagine there was quite a bit of negativity
and at first I was trying to debate, but then I said something along the lines of “what the hell, even drew wouldn’t have anything positive to say about tonight” haha
"Yes, dear. You're right. I'm sorry." -Bob Brenly
by ambrosiadreams on Aug 18, 2009 9:20 PM CDT up reply actions
I went to sleep
with it 1-0. When I woke up, I had to read the score three or four times before I figured it out.
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.
by drewishdrewid on Aug 18, 2009 9:21 PM CDT up reply actions
fwiw i called it last night
i said that was Kevin Gregg’s last save opportunity in a cubs uni. :)
"Yes, dear. You're right. I'm sorry." -Bob Brenly
by ambrosiadreams on Aug 18, 2009 9:22 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm gonna lose my bet.
:P
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.
by drewishdrewid on Aug 18, 2009 9:22 PM CDT up reply actions
sure looks that way
It never gets to be easy
by chitownhawkeye on Aug 18, 2009 9:23 PM CDT up reply actions
Well, not to be argumentative
but, if the team has a really bad bullpen, it could be good to get the starter to throw 25 pitches an inning.
"It's been my policy to view the Internet not as an 'information highway,' but as an electronic asylum filled with babbling loonies." - Mike Royko
I agree
And there’s a correlation between throwing more pitches and losing. But there’s a much stronger correlation between the team that scores more runs and winning.
eh... let the starter throw a 63 pitch complete game if he wants to as long as we get our 9 runs.
Not even Heilman & Gregg could blow a 9 run lead, could they????
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
I think that's wishful thinking
"It's been my policy to view the Internet not as an 'information highway,' but as an electronic asylum filled with babbling loonies." - Mike Royko
well ok
but I’d like to see us run up the score today.
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.
by drewishdrewid on Aug 18, 2009 9:19 PM CDT up reply actions
Rammy is in a lot of pain
wow, i’m worried about him…
"Yes, dear. You're right. I'm sorry." -Bob Brenly
if the cubs get eliminated, as soon as the happens rami should be DL-d
by CubsFanInWisconsin on Aug 18, 2009 9:16 PM CDT up reply actions
+1
"Yes, dear. You're right. I'm sorry." -Bob Brenly
by ambrosiadreams on Aug 18, 2009 9:16 PM CDT up reply actions
and if surgery will help
have it immediately
It never gets to be easy
by chitownhawkeye on Aug 18, 2009 9:17 PM CDT up reply actions
to add to that thought
you gotta respect a guy who’s playing through pain to help his team. Kudos to Rammy!
"Yes, dear. You're right. I'm sorry." -Bob Brenly
by ambrosiadreams on Aug 18, 2009 9:18 PM CDT up reply actions
i heard (cubs.com propaganda so take with grain of salt)
that surgery shouldn’t be necessary.
as far as I can tell, i had the same injury as Rami…its just going to take time to strengthen that shoulder.
What the.......
…a guy comes back from gettin some tall boys and lookie what we have here, a RUN.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
Or a popup to the second baseman
by Not Bruce Froemming on Aug 18, 2009 9:16 PM CDT up reply actions
So, is a sinker that hangs
still a sinker?
"It's been my policy to view the Internet not as an 'information highway,' but as an electronic asylum filled with babbling loonies." - Mike Royko
Gonzalez is only hitting .276 for the season?
I thought he was hitting a lot better than that. 32 HRs is decent…I guess if your into that sorta thing.
He'd have 40+ at a real ballpark.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
That's true
but I thought he’d hit those big gaps a lot more consistently.
TWSS. I beat you to it.
You can't TWSS yourself.
That’s like dividing by zero.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
I've been told
that chicks dig the long ball
It never gets to be easy
by chitownhawkeye on Aug 18, 2009 9:18 PM CDT up reply actions
Why did the Rangers want Pudge?
And why did the Astros want to trade him?
That trade perplexes me.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
maybe the Astros pitchers were tired of his over-management of them.
"I love California. I practically grew up in Phoenix."
-- Dan Quayle
well
Recipe for Disaster;
C'mon Cubs, hurry up and blow this so I can relax.
by Bluekoolaide on July22, 2009 3:08 PM CDT
Another half-hearted defensive effort by Bradley
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
Sometimes I think
people look for things to complain about.
If Bradley dived for that ball and it got past him, that’s two runs.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Aug 18, 2009 9:21 PM CDT up reply actions
here's hoping.
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.
by drewishdrewid on Aug 18, 2009 9:22 PM CDT up reply actions
Brenly didn't think so
and it still handcuffed that butcher
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
i'm going to do my Blou impression...ready???
CRIKEY!!
"Yes, dear. You're right. I'm sorry." -Bob Brenly
by ambrosiadreams on Aug 18, 2009 9:25 PM CDT up reply actions
I heard Brenly
say that he didn’t make a shoestring catch, that’s all.
If the ball had gotten past him, you’d be bitching about that.
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.
by drewishdrewid on Aug 18, 2009 9:27 PM CDT up reply actions
Of course
I don’t enjoy watching the other team score runs. How about someone stepping up and making a tough play?
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
he made the play
he thought he could make. Don’t see you out there diving for binder clips.
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.
by drewishdrewid on Aug 18, 2009 9:30 PM CDT up reply actions
huh?
did he or did he not catch the ball? and was he or was he not under it in plenty of time?
"Yes, dear. You're right. I'm sorry." -Bob Brenly
by ambrosiadreams on Aug 18, 2009 9:21 PM CDT up reply actions
The basehit, not the flyball
H ecould’ve charged in and caught that on the fly.
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
oh give me a break
you don’t play that one aggresively. not with a 1 run lead and other men on base.
"Yes, dear. You're right. I'm sorry." -Bob Brenly
by ambrosiadreams on Aug 18, 2009 9:22 PM CDT up reply actions
it was playing safe not lazy
feel free to criticize but get the offense right.
It's shocking what you can miss sometimes. The amazing color changing card trick.
by shake n bake on Aug 18, 2009 9:23 PM CDT up reply actions
i don't think he saw it at first
it stayed up long enough so it’s alright. Soriano probably would have given up on that.
by aznsensation on Aug 18, 2009 9:21 PM CDT up reply actions
and if he'd
dove for that and missed, it would have been two runs.
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.
by drewishdrewid on Aug 18, 2009 9:21 PM CDT up reply actions
He could've gotten that on the run if he'd had a better jump
At least he got under the fly for the 3rd out though.
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
The truth hurts
My aren’t you kool aid drinkers quite bitchy tonight.
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
prove them wrong - say something positive tonight
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
...
no, seriously
…
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.
by drewishdrewid on Aug 18, 2009 9:28 PM CDT up reply actions
Kool-aid drinkers?
B/c we aren’t upset about someone making the right play?
God. What ever has gotten into us.
Things have truly gone off the deep end
Cubs fans demanding excellence is one thing.
Cubs fans demanding perfection is another.
Cubs fans demanding incorrectly played baseball is ridiculous.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Aug 18, 2009 9:31 PM CDT up reply actions
blah blah blah I'm a better fan because I bash the players blah blah blah
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by shake n bake on Aug 18, 2009 9:30 PM CDT up reply actions
dont forget the "I've been a diehard fan since ____" part
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
the sky out here on the west coast is all white as you
have low cloud cover (and the sun has not set yet). I am sure he could not pick the ball up right away. that ball falling in was not MB’s fault
"I love California. I practically grew up in Phoenix."
-- Dan Quayle
that was a scary 3rd out
don’t do that Demps
It's shocking what you can miss sometimes. The amazing color changing card trick.
more runs please
Recipe for Disaster;
C'mon Cubs, hurry up and blow this so I can relax.
by Bluekoolaide on July22, 2009 3:08 PM CDT
Adam Dunn woulda made that...
…actually, no, he wouldn’t have.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
Dunn would have E'd it and laughed
It's shocking what you can miss sometimes. The amazing color changing card trick.
by shake n bake on Aug 18, 2009 9:23 PM CDT up reply actions
Nice play by the Pads' shortstop
on Soriano.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Aug 18, 2009 9:24 PM CDT reply actions
I don't think SS is the problem...
unless Miles is playing.
Looks like he still has it
It never gets to be easy
by chitownhawkeye on Aug 18, 2009 9:26 PM CDT up reply actions
not so much with the real SS thing
It's shocking what you can miss sometimes. The amazing color changing card trick.
I think there's more fans on BCB than @ Petco.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
Not surprising
9 dollar beer at the park and a bunch of other stuff to do in SD.
"Booze, broads, and bullshit. If you got all that, what else do you need?" Harry Caray
by CubbieintheSouth on Aug 18, 2009 9:28 PM CDT up reply actions
Exactly, nice so cal brews
down by the beach.
"Booze, broads, and bullshit. If you got all that, what else do you need?" Harry Caray
by CubbieintheSouth on Aug 18, 2009 9:31 PM CDT up reply actions
MUFFINS FOR EVARYBODY!
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.
by drewishdrewid on Aug 18, 2009 9:27 PM CDT up reply actions
the cubs gain no ground if they don't win
what the dodgers do to the cards does nothing to help us unless we manage to not suck.
(i hate scoreboard watching)
So how does the heartbreak happen tonight?
"Booze, broads, and bullshit. If you got all that, what else do you need?" Harry Caray
by CubbieintheSouth on Aug 18, 2009 9:27 PM CDT reply actions
odds on favorite has to be Marmol
and I’m a big fan of his.
It's shocking what you can miss sometimes. The amazing color changing card trick.
by shake n bake on Aug 18, 2009 9:27 PM CDT up reply actions
ill take that bet
the cubs lineup needs moar LIND and HALLIDAY
by jesus christos on Aug 18, 2009 9:28 PM CDT up reply actions
Did lou decide on him to close?
I have been away from the computer most of the day.
"Booze, broads, and bullshit. If you got all that, what else do you need?" Harry Caray
by CubbieintheSouth on Aug 18, 2009 9:28 PM CDT up reply actions
yes
It's shocking what you can miss sometimes. The amazing color changing card trick.
by shake n bake on Aug 18, 2009 9:29 PM CDT up reply actions
I assume Guzman for the 8th.
"Booze, broads, and bullshit. If you got all that, what else do you need?" Harry Caray
by CubbieintheSouth on Aug 18, 2009 9:29 PM CDT up reply actions
I certainly hope so
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by shake n bake on Aug 18, 2009 9:30 PM CDT up reply actions
yes
unfortunately
the cubs lineup needs moar LIND and HALLIDAY
by jesus christos on Aug 18, 2009 9:29 PM CDT up reply actions
doesnt look like the offense woke up
Lee is obviously playing well, but the rest of this team is a crapshoot
I'm not sure how the Pads will have their hearts broken
but I’m anxious to find out. :)
by Not Bruce Froemming on Aug 18, 2009 9:29 PM CDT up reply actions
Would be nice.
"Booze, broads, and bullshit. If you got all that, what else do you need?" Harry Caray
by CubbieintheSouth on Aug 18, 2009 9:30 PM CDT up reply actions
-1
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.
by drewishdrewid on Aug 18, 2009 9:28 PM CDT up reply actions
He's due
"It's been my policy to view the Internet not as an 'information highway,' but as an electronic asylum filled with babbling loonies." - Mike Royko
They said last night on here
that he lost 15 pounds while on the DL. Don’t know if it’s true or not though.
Recipe for Disaster;
C'mon Cubs, hurry up and blow this so I can relax.
by Bluekoolaide on July22, 2009 3:08 PM CDT
i'm serious
he really does look thinner to me. Oh well, linux thinks i’m nuts though. :)
"Yes, dear. You're right. I'm sorry." -Bob Brenly
by ambrosiadreams on Aug 18, 2009 9:32 PM CDT up reply actions
Well Geo looks
fine to me. ;-)
Recipe for Disaster;
C'mon Cubs, hurry up and blow this so I can relax.
by Bluekoolaide on July22, 2009 3:08 PM CDT
i would have sent him
but then again, I’ve often been accused of being a “wavin’ wendell” backseat 3rd base coach
"Yes, dear. You're right. I'm sorry." -Bob Brenly
by ambrosiadreams on Aug 18, 2009 9:31 PM CDT up reply actions
pat & ron are saying no,
I’m thinking if Wavin’ Wendell were still around to create a draft, he might have made it…
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
I'm assuming there are not a lot of ballhawks @ Petco.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
I think they'd have to be ballvultures...
wait until everyone leaves then swoop down into the bullpen areas and scavenge on a few balls here and there…
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
id have sent him too
Blanks doesnt look like an accurate rifle arm out there.
With two outs it seemed like you almost had to send him
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
RISP...
we’re so, so, so overdue.
"I love California. I practically grew up in Phoenix."
-- Dan Quayle
Agreed
He was playing very shallow. No respect for the Demp
send him every time... I am sick and tired of Quade
being so damn conservative… what do we have to lose? There we go Theriot just grounded out to end the inning… that really worked out.
by IowaCubsWS09 on Aug 18, 2009 9:33 PM CDT up reply actions
Baker probably would have been out at home
What would you have said then?
by Not Bruce Froemming on Aug 18, 2009 9:34 PM CDT up reply actions
accosted Quade for sending him, of course
"Yes, dear. You're right. I'm sorry." -Bob Brenly
by ambrosiadreams on Aug 18, 2009 9:35 PM CDT up reply actions
That's what I was thinking
Make him attempt the play. Runs are at a premium these days
by stuartscottslefteye on Aug 18, 2009 9:34 PM CDT up reply actions
No.
Not this early in the game and when runs are scarce
by stuartscottslefteye on Aug 18, 2009 9:37 PM CDT up reply actions
Baker
had hammy problems?
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.
by drewishdrewid on Aug 18, 2009 9:38 PM CDT up reply actions
I thought
he was blocked.
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.
by drewishdrewid on Aug 18, 2009 9:42 PM CDT up reply actions
And then all the planets collide into each other
and the oceans begin to boil and…
by stuartscottslefteye on Aug 18, 2009 9:39 PM CDT up reply actions
with your best HR hitter batting next?
hah!
the cubs lineup needs moar LIND and HALLIDAY
by jesus christos on Aug 18, 2009 9:31 PM CDT up reply actions
Riot
at least go oppo between the lines
by bigshortyskater on Aug 18, 2009 9:32 PM CDT reply actions
awwwww
stupid gameday! Don’t do that to me
It never gets to be easy
by chitownhawkeye on Aug 18, 2009 9:33 PM CDT up reply actions
But I'm at work
It never gets to be easy
by chitownhawkeye on Aug 18, 2009 9:35 PM CDT up reply actions
Why don't the new ball parks ever have much
foul ground?
If you’re going to build a huge pitcher’s park… wouldn’t you want lots of ground to get easy outs?
/i’m confused
To get the fans closer to the action.
"Booze, broads, and bullshit. If you got all that, what else do you need?" Harry Caray
by CubbieintheSouth on Aug 18, 2009 9:32 PM CDT up reply actions
I guess that makes sense...
but with shattering bats and rocketing foul balls…
Liability nightmare, you’d think.
Bud doesn't care about that.
"Booze, broads, and bullshit. If you got all that, what else do you need?" Harry Caray
by CubbieintheSouth on Aug 18, 2009 9:34 PM CDT up reply actions
There is your broken bat :)
"Booze, broads, and bullshit. If you got all that, what else do you need?" Harry Caray
by CubbieintheSouth on Aug 18, 2009 9:42 PM CDT up reply actions
Pack in more people maybe
Let those rich fat cats think they are on the field themselves.
"It's been my policy to view the Internet not as an 'information highway,' but as an electronic asylum filled with babbling loonies." - Mike Royko
Riot grounds into the FC
It's shocking what you can miss sometimes. The amazing color changing card trick.
Blue
Kinda hard when the umps now days love to call you out on crap though
by bigshortyskater on Aug 18, 2009 9:33 PM CDT up reply actions
at least he didn't try to hit the 5 run HR
It's shocking what you can miss sometimes. The amazing color changing card trick.
by shake n bake on Aug 18, 2009 9:34 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm curious what the radio was
like in Chicago today. Is Gregg going to have trouble getting a table?
"Booze, broads, and bullshit. If you got all that, what else do you need?" Harry Caray
by CubbieintheSouth on Aug 18, 2009 9:34 PM CDT reply actions
hindsight is 20/20
but i really believe the cubs need to be more aggressive on the basepaths. Last year you could wait for the big hit, this year you have to try to score guys whenever you can. There would have been a play, but it would have taken a good throw.
I agree.
I’m all for being aggresive. Takes a good throw to get him, make him make a play.
"Yes, dear. You're right. I'm sorry." -Bob Brenly
by ambrosiadreams on Aug 18, 2009 9:36 PM CDT up reply actions
That's exactly what I said higher up the thread
by stuartscottslefteye on Aug 18, 2009 9:37 PM CDT up reply actions
BTW I love the name.
"Booze, broads, and bullshit. If you got all that, what else do you need?" Harry Caray
by CubbieintheSouth on Aug 18, 2009 9:37 PM CDT up reply actions
Send him. What do you have to lose?
"Booze, broads, and bullshit. If you got all that, what else do you need?" Harry Caray
by CubbieintheSouth on Aug 18, 2009 9:36 PM CDT up reply actions
outs
but I do wonder if he could have scored.
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.
by drewishdrewid on Aug 18, 2009 9:38 PM CDT up reply actions
Look at the throw that Blanks made!
it was 10 ft up the third base line…. I guarantee he gets in on that throw
by IowaCubsWS09 on Aug 18, 2009 9:38 PM CDT up reply actions
yeah well
if you could see the throw ahead of time, of course that changes things.
"Yes, dear. You're right. I'm sorry." -Bob Brenly
by ambrosiadreams on Aug 18, 2009 9:38 PM CDT up reply actions
it was from
the FUTURE!
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.
by drewishdrewid on Aug 18, 2009 9:39 PM CDT up reply actions
haha
"Yes, dear. You're right. I'm sorry." -Bob Brenly
by ambrosiadreams on Aug 18, 2009 9:39 PM CDT up reply actions
totally disagree. even a mediocre RF could have gotten an average throw to home plate.
it was a hard hit line drive right to Blanks and he was playing in. it is not like he had to rush his throw to the plate.
"I love California. I practically grew up in Phoenix."
-- Dan Quayle
But the catcher has to take the ball, turn into the runner, etc
A lot can go wrong.
by stuartscottslefteye on Aug 18, 2009 9:38 PM CDT up reply actions
His throw was 10 feet up the line
and I still think he would’ve nailed Baker. I’m all for being aggressive on the bases, but I don’t think it would have helped in that situation.
Blanks is 285
a converted 1st baseman. No guarantee but take a chance.
Go figure
How many quality starts have our starters had to have NO run support. Then again How many have been blown.
by bigshortyskater on Aug 18, 2009 9:36 PM CDT reply actions
jeeze
6’6" 285
that man is an offensive tackle not a right fielder.
It's shocking what you can miss sometimes. The amazing color changing card trick.
he must really like baseball or really hate football
an athletic guy that size can make a fortune at LT.
It's shocking what you can miss sometimes. The amazing color changing card trick.
by shake n bake on Aug 18, 2009 9:39 PM CDT up reply actions
A rich man's Brandon Manumaleuna
http://www.nfl.com/players/brandonmanumaleuna/profile?id=MAN774642
It's shocking what you can miss sometimes. The amazing color changing card trick.
by shake n bake on Aug 18, 2009 9:41 PM CDT up reply actions
Oh I don't know...
Frank Thomas did alright sticking with baseball
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
Bradley totally should have played that differently. o.0
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.
yeah! how dare him make a catch!!
"Yes, dear. You're right. I'm sorry." -Bob Brenly
by ambrosiadreams on Aug 18, 2009 9:37 PM CDT up reply actions
oh lord.
sigh
"Yes, dear. You're right. I'm sorry." -Bob Brenly
by ambrosiadreams on Aug 18, 2009 9:40 PM CDT up reply actions
sorry
didn’t see the one below post master
by IowaCubsWS09 on Aug 18, 2009 9:41 PM CDT up reply actions
This is a joke, right?
Well, I guess this post is a joke either way.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Aug 18, 2009 9:41 PM CDT up reply actions
it's the lackadasical
basket catch that gets me. All, you know. Using gravity and stuff.
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.
by drewishdrewid on Aug 18, 2009 9:38 PM CDT up reply actions
wtg Demp...how about some more runs?
Recipe for Disaster;
C'mon Cubs, hurry up and blow this so I can relax.
by Bluekoolaide on July22, 2009 3:08 PM CDT
+1
"Booze, broads, and bullshit. If you got all that, what else do you need?" Harry Caray
by CubbieintheSouth on Aug 18, 2009 9:38 PM CDT up reply actions
How about a good old fashioned Merry go round
for the Cubbies right here.
"Booze, broads, and bullshit. If you got all that, what else do you need?" Harry Caray
by CubbieintheSouth on Aug 18, 2009 9:38 PM CDT reply actions
Can we get 7 more Lee's?
"Booze, broads, and bullshit. If you got all that, what else do you need?" Harry Caray
by CubbieintheSouth on Aug 18, 2009 9:43 PM CDT reply actions
HA!
I just texted one of my friends that we needed to clone him.
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by Chris Dobbertean on Aug 18, 2009 9:44 PM CDT up reply actions
I'd settle for just two more
as long as their names were Carlos and Cliff
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
by ballhawk on Aug 18, 2009 9:46 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
oh, come on.
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.
by drewishdrewid on Aug 18, 2009 9:44 PM CDT up reply actions
jesus. how can you turn THAT into a negative??
"Yes, dear. You're right. I'm sorry." -Bob Brenly
by ambrosiadreams on Aug 18, 2009 9:44 PM CDT up reply actions
Bring Derrek home
Recipe for Disaster;
C'mon Cubs, hurry up and blow this so I can relax.
by Bluekoolaide on July22, 2009 3:08 PM CDT
Never
"Booze, broads, and bullshit. If you got all that, what else do you need?" Harry Caray
by CubbieintheSouth on Aug 18, 2009 9:44 PM CDT up reply actions
that CF covered a lot of ground (Fonzi take notes)
"I love California. I practically grew up in Phoenix."
-- Dan Quayle
that wasn't exactly
legged out, either. An on target throw gets himout.
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.
but it was a tough throw, as he was moving away from second--worth the risk that the throw would be off
"I love California. I practically grew up in Phoenix."
-- Dan Quayle
I agree
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.
by drewishdrewid on Aug 18, 2009 9:47 PM CDT up reply actions
if Aramis shows pain swinging during this at bat
I think he’ll come out of the game.
"Yes, dear. You're right. I'm sorry." -Bob Brenly
well, that's just it...it's tough to tell
but, it looked to me like discomfort. Especially diving for Eckstein’s grounder.
"Yes, dear. You're right. I'm sorry." -Bob Brenly
by ambrosiadreams on Aug 18, 2009 9:46 PM CDT up reply actions
L & B thought frustration
Recipe for Disaster;
C'mon Cubs, hurry up and blow this so I can relax.
by Bluekoolaide on July22, 2009 3:08 PM CDT
Too far, Who gives a shit it's gone.
"Booze, broads, and bullshit. If you got all that, what else do you need?" Harry Caray
by CubbieintheSouth on Aug 18, 2009 9:46 PM CDT up reply actions
Come on Dome!!!!!
Recipe for Disaster;
C'mon Cubs, hurry up and blow this so I can relax.
by Bluekoolaide on July22, 2009 3:08 PM CDT
Come on Kosuke
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by Chris Dobbertean on Aug 18, 2009 9:47 PM CDT reply actions
I don't
want to nag…
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.
by drewishdrewid on Aug 18, 2009 9:48 PM CDT up reply actions
ummm
maybe be more specific?
It never gets to be easy
by chitownhawkeye on Aug 18, 2009 9:48 PM CDT up reply actions
not that!
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.
by drewishdrewid on Aug 18, 2009 9:48 PM CDT up reply actions
BAD Call
Dome was safe
It's shocking what you can miss sometimes. The amazing color changing card trick.
Even if he is safe
Why is Fukudome swinging at the first pitch after he just walked Ramirez?
by IowaCubsWS09 on Aug 18, 2009 9:48 PM CDT up reply actions
serious question.
why do you even watch these games? you enjoy nothing. I just don’t get it.
"Yes, dear. You're right. I'm sorry." -Bob Brenly
by ambrosiadreams on Aug 18, 2009 9:49 PM CDT up reply actions
It's not about enjoying something.
It’s baseball… there are going to be bad calls but there is no reason to swing at the first pitch and drive it into the ground in a clear situation where you do not want to have a groundball out.
by IowaCubsWS09 on Aug 18, 2009 9:50 PM CDT up reply actions
so, no matter what, you cant swing at a pitch you think you can handle?
i mean, really.
"Yes, dear. You're right. I'm sorry." -Bob Brenly
by ambrosiadreams on Aug 18, 2009 9:51 PM CDT up reply actions
This is what I mean
Baseball is supposed to be fun.
Some of the Cubs’ more fervent supporters are making it less so, unfortunately.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Aug 18, 2009 9:51 PM CDT up reply actions
Look, i'm all for criticism
but a little bit goes a long way. Especially when a player does something well, complaining about “i’m not getting enough of that” makes one sound obnoxious.
"Yes, dear. You're right. I'm sorry." -Bob Brenly
by ambrosiadreams on Aug 18, 2009 9:53 PM CDT up reply actions
not getting enough of what?
sorry I don’t remember saying that
by IowaCubsWS09 on Aug 18, 2009 9:53 PM CDT up reply actions
when Lee hit his double
didn’t you say, “why can’t our other guys do that”
"Yes, dear. You're right. I'm sorry." -Bob Brenly
by ambrosiadreams on Aug 18, 2009 9:54 PM CDT up reply actions
I just said that he seems like he's the only person
on our team that gives everything he has at all times and doesn’t do anything half ass
by IowaCubsWS09 on Aug 18, 2009 9:57 PM CDT up reply actions
Theriot? Lilly? Baker? Hill? Rammy (playing through pain)
give me a break
"Yes, dear. You're right. I'm sorry." -Bob Brenly
by ambrosiadreams on Aug 18, 2009 9:58 PM CDT up reply actions
Understandable.
But we just bailed that pitcher out when he was on his way to throwing a lot more pitches in that inning.
by IowaCubsWS09 on Aug 18, 2009 9:51 PM CDT up reply actions
why do i have the feeling
if Dome hits that ball past the pitcher (and back up the middle where it was going without a decent snag by the pitcher) you’re not complaining.
You’re confusing results with the proper call. Swinging a pitch and hitting it hard is the goal. What happens after it leaves your bat is out of your hands.
very well said, Allie
thank you. :)
"Yes, dear. You're right. I'm sorry." -Bob Brenly
by ambrosiadreams on Aug 18, 2009 9:54 PM CDT up reply actions
2B and SS are playing at double play depth
and holding the runner at 2nd… That ball is not getting through the infield either way
by IowaCubsWS09 on Aug 18, 2009 9:54 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm not complaining about anything...
we can keep losing and losing but if we want to change that we need to start doing even the smallest things right.
by IowaCubsWS09 on Aug 18, 2009 9:56 PM CDT up reply actions
not complaining?? haha
what exactly would you call it, sir?
"Yes, dear. You're right. I'm sorry." -Bob Brenly
by ambrosiadreams on Aug 18, 2009 9:57 PM CDT up reply actions
especially when you "question" every single little thing
"Yes, dear. You're right. I'm sorry." -Bob Brenly
by ambrosiadreams on Aug 18, 2009 9:59 PM CDT up reply actions
Well I am sorry
but they are not exactly doing much right… I watch a lot of baseball and there are just things that this team does that drive me nuts and it just drives me insane
by IowaCubsWS09 on Aug 18, 2009 10:01 PM CDT up reply actions
a little redundant
sorry I was typing while Soriano was bobbling the ball in left
by IowaCubsWS09 on Aug 18, 2009 10:02 PM CDT up reply actions
i'm right there with ya, buddy
believe me. :) Last night, for example, Lou’s managing drove me INSANE
"Yes, dear. You're right. I'm sorry." -Bob Brenly
by ambrosiadreams on Aug 18, 2009 10:02 PM CDT up reply actions
whoops I clicked on reply to the wrong thing
for some reason
by IowaCubsWS09 on Aug 18, 2009 10:04 PM CDT up reply actions
no problem
sometimes reply get jumped to different spots when lots of comments come in at the same time.
shoot
Recipe for Disaster;
C'mon Cubs, hurry up and blow this so I can relax.
by Bluekoolaide on July22, 2009 3:08 PM CDT
What ? He was three feet past the bag.
"Booze, broads, and bullshit. If you got all that, what else do you need?" Harry Caray
by CubbieintheSouth on Aug 18, 2009 9:48 PM CDT reply actions
Bad call at 1st! He was already on the damn bag!
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
I jsut replayed it--he looked past the bag when Gonzo got the ball
horrible call
"I love California. I practically grew up in Phoenix."
-- Dan Quayle
it would have been nice to see some fire from Lou right there
by aznsensation on Aug 18, 2009 9:51 PM CDT up reply actions
And get kicked out
like he did in Colorado.
“Fire” is overrated.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Aug 18, 2009 9:52 PM CDT up reply actions
I just want to see that Lou cares right now...
he seems like he lost his faith in this team.
by aznsensation on Aug 18, 2009 9:53 PM CDT up reply actions
I think he cares
Maybe with age comes wisdom.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Aug 18, 2009 9:54 PM CDT up reply actions
SUCH LAZY D BY Dempster
It's shocking what you can miss sometimes. The amazing color changing card trick.
HE SHOULD HAVE JUMPED FOR IT!!11!!
It's shocking what you can miss sometimes. The amazing color changing card trick.
by shake n bake on Aug 18, 2009 9:52 PM CDT up reply actions
CB Buckner
That explains everything. One of the worst in MLB.
"Booze, broads, and bullshit. If you got all that, what else do you need?" Harry Caray
by CubbieintheSouth on Aug 18, 2009 9:51 PM CDT reply actions
He gets a little competition from
Angel Hernandez and Country Joe West. Of course if that little buptke Bruce Froemming was still in business he’d outsuck all of them.
I don't know CB is really bad.
"Booze, broads, and bullshit. If you got all that, what else do you need?" Harry Caray
by CubbieintheSouth on Aug 18, 2009 9:58 PM CDT up reply actions
is it just me or
did it look like geo lollipopped that throw down. Seemed to get plenty of elevation on it.
All I want to do when I see Eckstein is give the guy a wedgie.
"I love California. I practically grew up in Phoenix."
-- Dan Quayle
or a Xanax
to keep watching these guys.
"Booze, broads, and bullshit. If you got all that, what else do you need?" Harry Caray
by CubbieintheSouth on Aug 18, 2009 9:55 PM CDT up reply actions
You guys should get some shuteye
We’ve hit our maximum run output for PETCO this year – 1 run per game. I predict a 5-2 loss. Probably won’t have 17 LOB like last night but already leaving tons of opps on the board.
Dempster looked pretty lackadaisical on that IBB. Just lobbing it in there... sheesh
Hey – this is fun! I might try swearing next!
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
Whats his face pitching for the Padres
gave up 8 ER in 2.1IP to the Brewers last week.
And he’s making us look like eager boys on prom night.
Our offense drives me crazy.
They got the DP ball
but it was too slowly hit to get the DP.
Been the Cubs’ luck all season.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Aug 18, 2009 9:56 PM CDT reply actions
yep been like this all year
COOL BEANS!
by lexmarklover on Aug 18, 2009 9:57 PM CDT up reply actions
buzzard luck, as Bob says. hehe
"Yes, dear. You're right. I'm sorry." -Bob Brenly
by ambrosiadreams on Aug 18, 2009 9:57 PM CDT up reply actions
C'mon Demp, pay a little attention to the runner
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
It was as close as the Dome play.
Here we go. Too bad it’s not football and if we go in the tank we get a really good player to help us in the draft.
"Booze, broads, and bullshit. If you got all that, what else do you need?" Harry Caray
by CubbieintheSouth on Aug 18, 2009 9:57 PM CDT reply actions
What is strike 1?
"Booze, broads, and bullshit. If you got all that, what else do you need?" Harry Caray
by CubbieintheSouth on Aug 18, 2009 9:59 PM CDT up reply actions
I think Wells does very good with that
Some people say the glass is half empty, some say half full. I say, are you going to drink that?
by BleedsbluinMI on Aug 18, 2009 9:59 PM CDT up reply actions
He hasn't been with the big league squad long enough
to know any better.
"Booze, broads, and bullshit. If you got all that, what else do you need?" Harry Caray
by CubbieintheSouth on Aug 18, 2009 10:00 PM CDT up reply actions
unfortunately, you are correct. It is a theme with our staff
Some people say the glass is half empty, some say half full. I say, are you going to drink that?
by BleedsbluinMI on Aug 18, 2009 10:00 PM CDT up reply actions
So typical
Leave the bases loaded….double play….run allowed without the ball leaving the infield….uncontested steals….it just keeps getting worse and worse and worse.
Who needs a stinkin' tag line? What are they for anyway?
same story
different night…dempster is rapidly climbing our atrocious contract list.
maybe try him as RP/Closer
Z, Lilly, Gorzo, Wells, Harden, Swing = Marshall maybe Demp
by CubsFanInWisconsin on Aug 18, 2009 10:01 PM CDT up reply actions
Impossible
Can’t possibly reach the heinous and criminal deal that No. 12 was given.
Who needs a stinkin' tag line? What are they for anyway?
Im going for a smoke and a beer.
Anybody need anything?
"Booze, broads, and bullshit. If you got all that, what else do you need?" Harry Caray
by CubbieintheSouth on Aug 18, 2009 10:01 PM CDT reply actions
I don't have that in my garage.
"Booze, broads, and bullshit. If you got all that, what else do you need?" Harry Caray
by CubbieintheSouth on Aug 18, 2009 10:02 PM CDT up reply actions
fine. Bud light?
Some people say the glass is half empty, some say half full. I say, are you going to drink that?
by BleedsbluinMI on Aug 18, 2009 10:03 PM CDT up reply actions
How about a Snake Dog IPA?
"Booze, broads, and bullshit. If you got all that, what else do you need?" Harry Caray
by CubbieintheSouth on Aug 18, 2009 10:07 PM CDT up reply actions
A RF who'll dive for a ball would be nice, thanks!
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
mmm.... I've got a pint of Dove Unconditional Chocolate ice cream waiting in the freezer
I think I’ll crack it open about the 6th inning
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
i have a bottle of hersey's in the cabinent
i may just mainline it after another inning like that one.
That aren't laced.
"Booze, broads, and bullshit. If you got all that, what else do you need?" Harry Caray
by CubbieintheSouth on Aug 18, 2009 10:07 PM CDT up reply actions
why is he playing so deep in the cool night air (it is now dark)?
"I love California. I practically grew up in Phoenix."
-- Dan Quayle
now that's a situation where you should dive
2 outs, only runner on base is in scoring position anyway. sadly, though, I don’t think i’ve ever seen sori dive for a ball.
"Yes, dear. You're right. I'm sorry." -Bob Brenly
by ambrosiadreams on Aug 18, 2009 10:02 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
I've seen Sori dive for a ball
of course it was low and outside and he had 2 strikes on him… ;-)
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
by ballhawk on Aug 18, 2009 10:05 PM CDT up reply actions 5 recs
iswydt
the cubs lineup needs moar LIND and HALLIDAY
by jesus christos on Aug 18, 2009 10:05 PM CDT up reply actions
haha
doing my part to get this green!!
"Yes, dear. You're right. I'm sorry." -Bob Brenly
by ambrosiadreams on Aug 18, 2009 10:05 PM CDT up reply actions
Keep pitching from behind
and this is what you get!
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
JESUS H CHRIST
Dempster is gregging it up, watch next pitch is HR
by CubsFanInWisconsin on Aug 18, 2009 10:02 PM CDT reply actions
blanks is batting...
its possible
the cubs lineup needs moar LIND and HALLIDAY
by jesus christos on Aug 18, 2009 10:03 PM CDT up reply actions
Demp is really really bad tonight..what the heck is happening to our pitching
mind boggling..just when you need them to be lights out they are putting every pitch on a tee
I don't think he's being "really, really bad"
That would be giving up 5-6 runs in the first three innings.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Aug 18, 2009 10:05 PM CDT up reply actions
Unreal
Chopper off the plate…RBI groundout….broken bat flare to LF…broken bat flare to CF…one after another after another after another.
Who needs a stinkin' tag line? What are they for anyway?
i freaking hate being a cubs fan
i don’t want to cheer for them, but end up anyways even thought this season is rapidly sliding
by CubsFanInWisconsin on Aug 18, 2009 10:04 PM CDT reply actions
I know... I told myself I wasn't going to stay up late and watch this game tonight
because I did last night but here I am
by IowaCubsWS09 on Aug 18, 2009 10:05 PM CDT up reply actions
Heck, half of them
gave up before the first pitch.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Aug 18, 2009 10:06 PM CDT up reply actions
No... this pitcher is not very good
If we can be patient he is due for giving up a lot of runs
by IowaCubsWS09 on Aug 18, 2009 10:07 PM CDT up reply actions
why should he? he's already got it in his freaking wallet
by CubsFanInWisconsin on Aug 18, 2009 10:08 PM CDT up reply actions
Wow
You would think that Soriano might be thinking a fastball was coming 3-2 but maybe not
by IowaCubsWS09 on Aug 18, 2009 10:10 PM CDT up reply actions
NO HIT FOR FONZIE......
3 for his last 31 ????
Its a good thing milton didnt even bother coming over.
by bigshortyskater on Aug 18, 2009 11:39 PM CDT reply actions
JUMP for an amazing comeback
http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2009/8/18/993268/overflow-thread-3-cubs-vs-padres
It's shocking what you can miss sometimes. The amazing color changing card trick.
The money is gone......
Why do the Cubs continue to compound this mistake……? The money is gone so why not send Sorry-Ass-Ono to Iowa and STOP KILLING US NOW…….?
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