Overflow Thread 1: Cubs vs. Reds, Wednesday 8/5, 6:10 CT
by Al Yellon on Aug 5, 2009 7:15 PM CDT
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Let's get some runs thread.
Recipe for Disaster;
C'mon Cubs, hurry up and blow this so I can relax.
by Bluekoolaide on July22, 2009 3:08 PM CDT
But we're facing Cy Young and Miles is playing 2B...
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
Miles
is at short, because he is def an upgrade from Theriot. WTF?
"Don't give me any of that ole' bulls#!t." - Lou Brown
Riot's getting a night off
I don’t think anyone is suggesting…that.
"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
Sarcasm
I just want Miles to go away…far, far away.
"Don't give me any of that ole' bulls#!t." - Lou Brown
tanks for the jump
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
Sori is Sorry
Let's get some runs!!!!
by Colorado Cubbies Fan on Aug 5, 2009 7:17 PM CDT reply actions
is it just my eyes degenerating?
or does the center field camera look like total ass tonght. whats up with the crappy camera at GABP?
its like we’re receiving the HD broadcast from east germany
Nix 4-3
"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
Hanigan 3U
"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
another K
Rich has settled down. Hopefully not too late.
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.
Cubs will get the runs.
I feel it.
Let's get some runs!!!!
by Colorado Cubbies Fan on Aug 5, 2009 7:24 PM CDT up reply actions
Bad chili for lunch?
"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
Do not show that to me at this point in time
nasty.
Let's get some runs!!!!
by Colorado Cubbies Fan on Aug 5, 2009 7:26 PM CDT up reply actions
I will refrain from a GIS, then
"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
Bad food from the buffet?
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
bad, uh
fish?
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.
by drewishdrewid on Aug 5, 2009 7:26 PM CDT up reply actions
King Rich Ks King Lehr
End 4, 3-0 Reds
"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
1-2-3 innings whew.
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
7!
"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
74 pitches after 4, gonna be a short night
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
he could go
six. maybe seven, if they’re all this quick.
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.
by drewishdrewid on Aug 5, 2009 7:25 PM CDT up reply actions
maybe 5 or 6, no way 7
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
I'd let him go
100 pitches. however far that takes him.
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.
by drewishdrewid on Aug 5, 2009 7:27 PM CDT up reply actions
But Harden can bunt for a hit...
"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
Fonty FO9
"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
They're all Judd innings today
It’s just an all-Judd inning now
"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
I know...
but without Pat to filter him, well…ugh
"Don't give me any of that ole' bulls#!t." - Lou Brown
Hill Ks
"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
Harden
gets the hit. lolol!!! A double, after Fonty and Hill are out.
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.
Harden doubles to LF
"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
cmon Dome, drive him in!
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
First career XBH hit for Rich...
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by Chris Dobbertean on Aug 5, 2009 7:31 PM CDT reply actions
Don't take the walk, please.
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
Miles can hit a HR!
In a phonebooth…
"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
Lehr
is pitching around Kosuke. Miles next is better than the pitcher’s spot.
"Don't give me any of that ole' bulls#!t." - Lou Brown
Game gone not so great so far?
I have been to five Cubs games in my lifetime.
The Cubs' record in those games: 5 wins, 0 losses.
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Aug 5, 2009 7:33 PM CDT reply actions
Harden was wild, but has settled
Cubs bats are silent
"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
It's the Miles affect.
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
not exactly
One poor inning for Harden.
Long ball, Throwing error.
Let's get some runs!!!!
by Colorado Cubbies Fan on Aug 5, 2009 7:34 PM CDT up reply actions
throwing error hurts but physical mistakes happen. what is inexcusable is decision to throw to 3rd and Koyie Hill not doing his job yelling at rich to throw to first.
two mental mistakes by two people and koyie cannot afford mental mistakes being a catcher and not being able to hit worth a lick.
by MandMexpress12 on Aug 5, 2009 7:35 PM CDT up reply actions
if he did rich would not have thrown to third. and koyie would have probably shown some displeasure and gone out to talk to him.
he did neither. I think Koyie just assumed rich would go to first.
by MandMexpress12 on Aug 5, 2009 7:41 PM CDT up reply actions
Pat speculated
that SOMEONE was yelling “third”. He didn’t say who.
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.
by drewishdrewid on Aug 5, 2009 7:42 PM CDT up reply actions
L & B said Koyie did
yell at Rich to throw to first.
Recipe for Disaster;
C'mon Cubs, hurry up and blow this so I can relax.
by Bluekoolaide on July22, 2009 3:08 PM CDT
They assumed that Koyie said that but they did not know for sure.
by MandMexpress12 on Aug 5, 2009 7:48 PM CDT up reply actions
did Hill
point at first?
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.
by drewishdrewid on Aug 5, 2009 7:49 PM CDT up reply actions
Nope. and thats why I concluded he just assumed harden would go to first because it was so obvious.
ball was bunted back to him firmly but rich had no chance with speedy runners and getting good jump. Rich cannot see that, koyie hill has to communicate. that is on him.
by MandMexpress12 on Aug 5, 2009 7:52 PM CDT up reply actions
and that rich did not throw ball to first. it looked like rich decided on his own from watching. Plus hill layed back on his heels and just looked like he assumed rich knew to go to first.
If you saw the play it did not look like hill was out their in earnest and yelling at rich.
by MandMexpress12 on Aug 5, 2009 7:56 PM CDT up reply actions
The view I saw just showed the back
of Hill….no way I could tell if he is talking, yelling, singing or whistling from that angle
didn't he seem like he layed back on his heels. Normally the good ones rip their mask off and come running out to make sure their pitcher know.s
by MandMexpress12 on Aug 5, 2009 7:59 PM CDT up reply actions
oh come on
this isn’t Harden’s first season. He knows who is on what base and should know where to throw the ball.
Recipe for Disaster;
C'mon Cubs, hurry up and blow this so I can relax.
by Bluekoolaide on July22, 2009 3:08 PM CDT
well the ball was bunted hard right back at him so I understand how he thought he would have play
But the runners had such a great jump and that is something he cannot see with his back turned.
by MandMexpress12 on Aug 5, 2009 8:07 PM CDT up reply actions
Playing fundamental baseball by the book states that hill your captain of infield has to take care of the pitcher on a play like that.
by MandMexpress12 on Aug 5, 2009 8:07 PM CDT up reply actions
like I said blow
we’ll agree to disagree.
Recipe for Disaster;
C'mon Cubs, hurry up and blow this so I can relax.
by Bluekoolaide on July22, 2009 3:08 PM CDT
Then I guess there is
no proof whether he did or didn’t.
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 think if he said something Rich would not have thrown to third. he just seemed to be back on his heels like he assumed it was basic play.
by MandMexpress12 on Aug 5, 2009 7:55 PM CDT up reply actions
I guess we'll never know
unless Rich or Koyie bring it up.
Recipe for Disaster;
C'mon Cubs, hurry up and blow this so I can relax.
by Bluekoolaide on July22, 2009 3:08 PM CDT
ya. even if koyie did say something. he still should have been running out their with mask off to make sure rich got message.
esp on a bunt right back to rich where rich thinks he has chance at 3rd cuz bunt was right back to him but he had no chance cuz runner was fast and got great jump. Rich cannot see that and Koyie can and Koyie has to do a better job there of getting his attention. And regardless of that all Rich ws the one who threw the ball away not Koyie. rich had no chance of getting him but if he makes a somewhat decent throw its ony 2-0 not 3-0. and vs this kid the offense should have been able to score at least 4. do not win a lot of games not scoring at least 3 or 4.
by MandMexpress12 on Aug 5, 2009 8:03 PM CDT up reply actions
we'll have to
agree to disagree
Recipe for Disaster;
C'mon Cubs, hurry up and blow this so I can relax.
by Bluekoolaide on July22, 2009 3:08 PM CDT
Guess so. Koyie has been great behind plate and maybe he said something.
but even if he did say it which I do not think he did. He has to get out there with his mask off yelling and getting riches attention and pointing to first. Look some great catchers and how they did it. Thurman munson, Johnny bench, Russel martin is very good at doing it. Stupid play by rich but ball was bunted back right at him hard. and I am not by any means blaming game on it. The mental mistake hurt but physical mistake being bad throw cost the extra run. and rich recovered for respectable game. The offense deserves blame so far.
by MandMexpress12 on Aug 5, 2009 8:11 PM CDT up reply actions
Dude, just stop.
Recipe for Disaster;
C'mon Cubs, hurry up and blow this so I can relax.
by Bluekoolaide on July22, 2009 3:08 PM CDT
not that I really want this to keep going
but it’s hardly as if even Thurmon Munson or Johnny Bench never made a mistake.
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.
by drewishdrewid on Aug 5, 2009 8:13 PM CDT up reply actions
not talking about physical talent. just talking leadership and helping out.
this play hardly settled game and majority of blame goes to harden, just think someone of it goes to hill, just a little bit. not a real big deal in long run.
by MandMexpress12 on Aug 5, 2009 8:22 PM CDT up reply actions
Dome 4-3
Mid 5, 3-0 Reds
"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
fudge
Recipe for Disaster;
C'mon Cubs, hurry up and blow this so I can relax.
by Bluekoolaide on July22, 2009 3:08 PM CDT
yes, yes, yes
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
Who with?
Our othe SS is resting today
"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
*other
"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
Yeah, he could just throw his mitt at the ball like Tanner
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
Love me some Bad News Bears
You guys are nothing without your stupid rock.
Some people say the glass is half empty, some say half full. I say, are you going to drink that?
by BleedsbluinMI on Aug 5, 2009 7:43 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah, the kid in a wheelchair playing RF was a bit of a stretch.
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
Didn't even see the new version
No way could it stand up to the original
Some people say the glass is half empty, some say half full. I say, are you going to drink that?
by BleedsbluinMI on Aug 5, 2009 8:00 PM CDT up reply actions
wasnt very good
studio probably figured it was a cheap way to make a buck. For the most part I hate remade movies.
Please, it would help.
Also, can we PH for him for the rest of the season?
I have been to five Cubs games in my lifetime.
The Cubs' record in those games: 5 wins, 0 losses.
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Aug 5, 2009 7:36 PM CDT up reply actions
That would be fine with me.
I have been to five Cubs games in my lifetime.
The Cubs' record in those games: 5 wins, 0 losses.
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Aug 5, 2009 7:37 PM CDT up reply actions
Taveras singles to RF
"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
umm, pitcher spot is up 8th from now.
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
good sentiment, but not the right execution
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
LOL...
that made me think of the John McKay quote after a Tampa Bay Bucs’ game. A reporter asks him, “What do you think of your team’s execution today?”
Mckay replied, “I’m all for it.”
"Don't give me any of that ole' bulls#!t." - Lou Brown
Gonzalez sac bunt, 2-4
Man on 2nd, 1 out
"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
Justin "cy young" Lehr continues to mystifie us.
I just wonder how much of this is mental. Assuming their going to win vs this guy and maybe not playing with full intensity especially on a get away day and already having won first 2 games of a series on the road. That is no the attitude of a champion. And with Greggs disaster and a tough 4 game series in colorado you got to scratch and claw for every victory. And you have to punish a 32 year old journeyman minor leaguer in a bandbox.
Thats baseball for you
beat up on their best pitcher one day and get beat on by their worst the next
Yah I agree baseball is a fickle game. but just seems no intensity. and this guy is 32 year old minor league journeyamn for reason.
seems like lack of effort is going around plus mental mistakes. Fontenot not getting tag down. on that last sac bunt, Hill having to wait for fontenot to get over to cover first, seemed like he was moving very slow. Milton pulling up on a foul ball in the first inning that is his ball. Intensity seems to be missing tonight.
by MandMexpress12 on Aug 5, 2009 7:43 PM CDT up reply actions
Votto Ks
Man on 2nd, 2 out
"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
8!
"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
have you ever had to go 2 rows?
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
I don't think
Harden has had more then 10 Ks in a game for teh Cubs.
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.
by drewishdrewid on Aug 5, 2009 7:42 PM CDT up reply actions
He's had 1 game with 11 Ks in his career
But I think it was in Oakland
"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
did he?
I’m not sure I caught all of that game.
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.
by drewishdrewid on Aug 5, 2009 7:43 PM CDT up reply actions
yep.
11Ks vs. Florida, I think tied his career high.
Here is a link to the gamelog on baseball reference
Phillips Ks
End 5, 3-0 Reds
"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
9!
"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
getting close, maybe 3 more next inning.
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
85
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
if he did those
on straight pitches, that would be 96. hmm.
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.
by drewishdrewid on Aug 5, 2009 7:44 PM CDT up reply actions
it would be 94 wouldn't it. 85 +9 =94?
and no way that happens. rich cannot even strike out a pitcher before throwing at least a ball or too. He can easily strike out side but not on 9 pitches. this will be riches last inning.
by MandMexpress12 on Aug 5, 2009 7:46 PM CDT up reply actions
math fail
sorry, my bad.
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.
by drewishdrewid on Aug 5, 2009 7:46 PM CDT up reply actions
Actually Harden is one of a select group of pitchers who has thrown a 9-pitch 3-K inning.
Just thought I’d throw that out there.
Okay, can we get some runs now?
(And can we find a way to keep Miles from batting?!?!?)
I have been to five Cubs games in my lifetime.
The Cubs' record in those games: 5 wins, 0 losses.
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Aug 5, 2009 7:43 PM CDT reply actions
Dear God,
I pray to you…can we find some way to get Miles on base?
"Don't give me any of that ole' bulls#!t." - Lou Brown
I'd prefer to pray to find some way
That Hendry and Lou realize he should not be on the Cubs and stop sending him out there.
His average is now below the Mendoza Line.
I have been to five Cubs games in my lifetime.
The Cubs' record in those games: 5 wins, 0 losses.
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Aug 5, 2009 7:46 PM CDT up reply actions
Former Cub Player of the Game Aaron Miles 3-1
"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
Aaron Miles is bad at baseball
You think you notice most everything around you, but in reality you're nearly blind to everything outside of your current focus. Hilarious example.
Another
Aaron. Miles. Sucks.
"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
And Judd Sirott is bad at talking
What a gut-wrenching evening.
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
pinella should be fired
for batting Miles 2nd. There is no justification. There is a direct correlation between Miles being in our lineup and our offense sucking eggs. Though Miles has plenty of company tonight.
Blanco in the 2 spot was suspect
Miles there is indefensible.
You think you notice most everything around you, but in reality you're nearly blind to everything outside of your current focus. Hilarious example.
Another
well I do understand it. could you imagine if it was fontenot, miles, and koyie hill in the bottom of the order???? that is awful
by MandMexpress12 on Aug 5, 2009 7:49 PM CDT up reply actions
if I have 5 competant hitters I'm blocking them together
hits in a row scores more than hits spread out.
You think you notice most everything around you, but in reality you're nearly blind to everything outside of your current focus. Hilarious example.
Another
before I get a Bradley related objection
I’ll change it to 5 competent batters
You think you notice most everything around you, but in reality you're nearly blind to everything outside of your current focus. Hilarious example.
Another
well that means 4 in a row. because whoever you bat in front of them will be walked.
by MandMexpress12 on Aug 5, 2009 7:53 PM CDT up reply actions
that's fine, I like baserunners
and even guys like Fonte, Hill and Harden have about a 1/3 chance of doing something that’s useful with a runner on.
You think you notice most everything around you, but in reality you're nearly blind to everything outside of your current focus. Hilarious example.
Another
Lee FO9
"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
I normally don't get into this, but...
DFA Miles?
I have been to five Cubs games in my lifetime.
The Cubs' record in those games: 5 wins, 0 losses.
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Aug 5, 2009 7:47 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
Yes.
"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
double yes
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
like right now
do it before his next AB
You think you notice most everything around you, but in reality you're nearly blind to everything outside of your current focus. Hilarious example.
Another
everyone agrees. not one person can or has tried to defend miles. He sucks. cut your loses at move on Jim.
If he decided to keep derosa we never would have had miles. and the cardinals never would have derosa.
by MandMexpress12 on Aug 5, 2009 7:51 PM CDT up reply actions
Doesn't really bother me.
I would prefer to have kept DeRosa.
I have been to five Cubs games in my lifetime.
The Cubs' record in those games: 5 wins, 0 losses.
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Aug 5, 2009 7:53 PM CDT up reply actions
The DeRo trade wasn't actually that bad.
Obviously all three prospects we got have pretty good value. The problem was signing Miles when Scales, Blanco etc. were readily available at AAA Iowa.
the only thing worth reading in Al's roundup
of this offensive stinker will be some nice shots at Miles. I don’t understand Pinella’s rule where if a starter is replaced he feels like he has to bat the replacement in the EXACT SAME spot in the order. Hey Lou, you could move Bradley to the #2 hole and guess what, he would have been on twice.
It's cause Lou thinks Miles is a top-of-the-order hitter.
Cause, you know, he’s scrappy. And he can bunt.
And cause he had one good year with the Cards that wasn’t really all that good.
Rami FO4
Mid 6, 3-0 Reds
"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
Let's be fair
the problem wasn’t signing him – he had posted decent numbers. The problem was giving him a 2 year contract at that price point.
by BeltwayCubsFan on Aug 5, 2009 7:49 PM CDT up reply actions
I maintain this is hendry's biggest flaw
signing veterans for high salaries for marginal roles.
Gathright when you have fuld
Miles when you have Blanco, Scales etc.
With marginal roster spots, use guys from the system and upgrade midseason if necessary, doont waste 2.5m on a mediocre plater like miles.
No he hadn't
Hendry was fooled by the shiny .317 BA and didn’t realize he didn’t take any walks or hit for any power. Or play any defense. Or have any year remotely decent before 2008.
When Aaron Miles is on the field, he is the leader of the Cubs
All others look to him for inspiration
"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
Dragged down the black hole of suckitude Miles brought with his lonesome self
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
this is unreal
this guy doesnt have good stuff or command and he is killing us.
3 more innings but this doesnt look good.
78 pitches thru 6, not a good approach either.
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
Lehr PC: 78
"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
Rolen BB
"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
Balentien FO9
Man on 1st, 1 out
"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
Go home and get yelled at for crap I have no control over, or
stay at work and endure this spectacle of crappiscense?
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
marital bliss?
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
You've no idea...
my worse-than-mentally-challenged sister-in-law broke up with a dude and nekkid photos have popped up. And for some reason, it’s my problem and I have to deal with it.
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
Aren't you the Internet personified?
Do something!
"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
I will turn it off until they disappear
So, do all your business in the next 5 minutes.
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
whut? I love the wife logic, that's why I have an ex.
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
Linky? JK!
Some people say the glass is half empty, some say half full. I say, are you going to drink that?
by BleedsbluinMI on Aug 5, 2009 8:03 PM CDT up reply actions
sure
but it could have been TODAY. :D
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.
by drewishdrewid on Aug 5, 2009 8:00 PM CDT up reply actions
Nix BB
1st and 2nd, 1 out
"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
Shark warming
"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
another guy that needs to be on bus back to Iowa. Ill drive the frickin thing just make sure you got Shark and Miles on the bus.
by MandMexpress12 on Aug 5, 2009 7:58 PM CDT up reply actions
the cubs like sending down players that actually produce i.e. Fuld, Stevens
Milton ...... see the ball hit the ball
fuld was very small sample size. people act like he is a superstar. there is a reason he has been in the minors for as long as he has.
by MandMexpress12 on Aug 5, 2009 8:05 PM CDT up reply actions
I completely forgot about Gathright
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on Aug 5, 2009 8:06 PM CDT up reply actions
he did produce though.
You can’t just say, send him down cause he’s producing? He’s setting the tone for the Cubs and he gets sent down …. what?
Milton ...... see the ball hit the ball
he had a nice 3 games. Yes I would have like to see him get more chances. but he is not the solution to all our problems.
and his games were off bad pitching.
by MandMexpress12 on Aug 5, 2009 8:13 PM CDT up reply actions
Hanigan FC 6-4
1st and 3rd, 2 out
"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
as in
wow, we have three hits! ?
or the other way? :P
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.
by drewishdrewid on Aug 5, 2009 8:00 PM CDT up reply actions
Lehr 1-3
End 6, 3-0 Reds
"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
Fun* Fact
Aaron Miles had a OPS+ of 30
Before going 0-3 today
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.
.
*not actually fun
You think you notice most everything around you, but in reality you're nearly blind to everything outside of your current focus. Hilarious example.
Another
3/5th of the current starting rotation had a higher OPS+ than Miles entering today
You think you notice most everything around you, but in reality you're nearly blind to everything outside of your current focus. Hilarious example.
Another
the next lowest OPS+ in over 100 ABs
are Koyie Hill at 55 and Andres Blanco at 60
You think you notice most everything around you, but in reality you're nearly blind to everything outside of your current focus. Hilarious example.
Another
not only does Miles have negative VORP
if you were to reverse the sign it would be the 5th highest on the team, in just 131 PA
You think you notice most everything around you, but in reality you're nearly blind to everything outside of your current focus. Hilarious example.
Another
a team with average pitching and defense
and a lineup consisting of 9 Aaron Mileses would be expected to lose 133 games.
You think you notice most everything around you, but in reality you're nearly blind to everything outside of your current focus. Hilarious example.
Another
and assuming average defense is assuming too much
his career UZR is -10
You think you notice most everything around you, but in reality you're nearly blind to everything outside of your current focus. Hilarious example.
Another
wow, that is beyond disbelief.
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
I have a suggestion:
let’s get some hits into the gaps
Crooked # time!!
"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru
1 and 1/3 or 2/3's to get 'er done
or we will have to do it against Cordero
where in SoCA Bob?
or are you a USC alum?
"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru
MB 5-3
"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
fuck
if this keeps up I may call in sick tomorrow. I was ripping on Lehr for the better part of the day to a Reds fan
It's your fault!
"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
80 pitches through 6.1 innings .... that should tell you the entire game.
Milton ...... see the ball hit the ball
we have trouble with the offspeed junk artists
always have. off balance with these guys
Sori beats out the 1-6-4
"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
lehr walks 6 batters last outing and just 1 against the cubs.... wtfffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffff
Milton ...... see the ball hit the ball
personally, I would sit Fonzi down and let Fuld finish the game.
sometimes you have to let guys know you won’t tolerate this kind of brain dead behavior
"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru
He was...
Just casually walking around with his hands on his hips, head not in the game.
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on Aug 5, 2009 8:08 PM CDT up reply actions
Sori PO
"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
that call was not good
but way to suck the wind out of the inning. Now we can have auto-out Koiye Hill lead off next inning
Ugh, this is getting ugly.
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
the game and the thread.
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
That is absolutely inexcusable...
Soriano wasn;t going to steal, and the cubs are down by 3, wtf man.
and then some
Recipe for Disaster;
C'mon Cubs, hurry up and blow this so I can relax.
by Bluekoolaide on July22, 2009 3:08 PM CDT
Fonty FO5
Mid 7, 3-0 Reds
"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
Hats off to Lehr
Complete game shutout in his near future (very near).
it will be close
next inning should be a breeze with Hill and PH. The 9th might be interesting.
by BeltwayCubsFan on Aug 5, 2009 8:08 PM CDT up reply actions
cubs just packed it in today
chance to pick up a game on St. Louis with a very favoable pitching matchup and we have this kindof performance.
I hope they have some kind of kangaroo court for mental errors still.
Because Sori is going to give them quite a party this year.
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
Shark in the water
"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
Why is he still here...
Over Stevens?
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on Aug 5, 2009 8:09 PM CDT up reply actions
well when a third of the lineup
is below the mendoza line what kind of O can we really expect
I think Lou should make Miles his next student
hitting .198 is unacceptable …
Milton ...... see the ball hit the ball
Miles looks a little "thick."
Is he on the Soto diet?
"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru
Late-night Doritos?
"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
Taveras singles to Miles
I am shocked
"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
JUDD!
GLOVE, DAMMIT! IT’S A GLOVE. Only the catcher has a MITT.
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.
Taveras SB
"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
Taveras SB (again)
"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
Watching Firefly reruns?
"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
actually
we’re still working our way through XFiles, but we might take a run through Firefly again before starting LOST.
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.
by drewishdrewid on Aug 5, 2009 8:16 PM CDT up reply actions
what has samardija done wrong tonight?
induced a grounder to SS
I think the general consensus is that the Shark needs to go back to Iowa.
he can’t make it here with 1.49 pitches
"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru
granted, he can't hold a runner on
and his contract makes Miles look like a bargain but…
Then they better start caring...
Because it won’t be a walk in the park in Denver.
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on Aug 5, 2009 8:14 PM CDT up reply actions
Gonzalez FO8
Taveras tags and scores. 4-0 Reds
"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
?????
What language is that?
Could I have a translation please?
I have been to five Cubs games in my lifetime.
The Cubs' record in those games: 5 wins, 0 losses.
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Aug 5, 2009 8:23 PM CDT up reply actions
Shark makes being a
fan kind of difficult.
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 pre-ASB...
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on Aug 5, 2009 8:15 PM CDT up reply actions
Votto 3U
"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
there is nothing to like about Miles or the Shark
they are not very good right now.
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."
Just a small note...
Miles hasn’t been good all year.
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on Aug 5, 2009 8:16 PM CDT up reply actions
Phillips FO8
End 7, 4-0 Reds
And JUMP!
"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
Whats the score?
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
Cincinnati 4, Chicago Cubs 0
I have been to five Cubs games in my lifetime.
The Cubs' record in those games: 5 wins, 0 losses.
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Aug 5, 2009 8:24 PM CDT up reply actions
Run credited to one Aaron Miles
Thanks Aaron, if this were hockey your +/- would be -72
So - you don't have to
score to win anymore?
No offense to help out tonight.
Also, if Jim Hendry did not feel compelled to show off why he spent a $10MM
signing bonus on Samardjia, he would still be in AAA where he belongs. NO WAY is this kid even close to being a MLB pitcher on a want-to-be championship caliber team.
I agree - though
Aaron Miles is one of the several “blew up in his face” moves by the GM.
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