There Is, Apparently, Life After The Cubs: Cubs vs. Rockies Preview, Saturday 8/8, 7:10 CT
by Al Yellon on Aug 8, 2009 5:00 PM CDT
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PrintThe Jason Marquis trade was controversial at the time it was made. Many here disliked Marquis for providing fifth-starter performance for more than fifth-starter money. There's something to that, but especially last year, Marquis did as he was asked. The deal wound up being a bad one, in my opinion, because it was made for salary reasons (in part, to afford Milton Bradley's deal) and the player acquired -- Luis Vizcaino -- turned out to be useless and was released.
Marquis, who somehow always pitched well in Coors Field, has prospered there, making the All-Star team and keeping his ERA under 4.00. He's even pitched well after the All-Star break, something he has never done before in his career. His sinker works in Denver; this is something other breaking-ball pitchers have gone to Coors with and failed.
It's time to pay back Marquis -- and the Rockies -- for this deal.
Speaking of deals, will the Cubs acquire anyone via a waiver deal this month? Jim Hendry says "maybe":
"It's hard to say," general manager Jim Hendry said of whether the Cubs will be able to add another player. "We're not in the upper echelons, but our record's good enough where we don't get first cracks at some guys. We'll see. If we find something that makes us better, we'll try."
Right now, I don't see anyone out there who would be available by waiver deal -- and who wouldn't cost a lot in terms of players or money -- who could really help the Cubs. I don't want John Smoltz -- I think he's done -- and with Ted Lilly due to return in 10 days or so, the Cubs are going to be OK for starting pitching even with Carlos Zambrano going on the disabled list, given the apparent revival of Tom Gorzelanny. Fortunately, Z's DL move is retroactive to August 2, so he will be eligible to return on the 17th, and Lilly should be back by then as well.
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Jason Marquis... well, what can you say. He was the guy many here loved to hate, but he's been rejuvenated as a Rockie. He handcuffed the Cubs on April 15 at Wrigley Field and has a 3.79 ERA in nine starts at Coors Field this year. However, several Cubs used to light him up as a Cardinal -- maybe they can pick that up tonight. Derrek Lee (16-for-33, 2 doubles, 4 HR) and Aramis Ramirez (9-for-21, 2 HR) lead the hit parade.
Ryan Dempster threw very well in his last start last Sunday in Miami -- that's what we need from him tonight, the guy who pitched so well last year. He has not had much success in Coors Field -- a 15.23 ERA in seven appearances (three starts, 13 total IP), but most of that came from two horrific starts he made in 2001 and 2003, comprising six of those innings and 16 of the 22 earned runs allowed. Against players currently on the Rockies he's done much better -- a .211 BAA. Only Todd Helton has hit him well -- .389 (7-for-18) with 3 HR.
TV tonight is, for the third game in a row, cable-only, CSN Chicago and FSN Rocky Mountain. If you are outside of Bud's Idiotic Blackout Zones, you should be able to see the game on the MLB Network. For other games today see the MLB.com Mediacenter.
Baseball-reference.com game preview
Please visit our SB Nation Rockies site Purple Row.
Overflow comment threads will post today at 8:15 pm, 9:15 pm and 10 pm CDT.
Discuss amongst yourselves.
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Vincent Padilla is available
Also I think Ponson
( now ducking)
"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
A resounding "no" to Sir Sidney
Let him beat up people on Caribbean beaches for the rest of his life.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Aug 8, 2009 5:03 PM CDT up reply actions
Padilla?
Attitude problems, from what I hear. Oh, and a 4.92 ERA and 1.50 WHIP. No thanks.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
Don't look at me
Anyone who can’t get along with and take advise from a Maddux does not deserve to pitch in the MLB let alone for the Cubs.
Just pointing out what is out there.
"I daydream just like everybody else, I just do it with my body facing the field, so everybody thinks I'm paying attention."- Greg Maddux
by Doggie Stalker on Aug 8, 2009 6:01 PM CDT up reply actions
CC's no-no no more
Elsbury got a hit.
"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
Good luck Ryan.
I hope the Cubs bats are on fire tonight.
Recipe for Disaster;
C'mon Cubs, hurry up and blow this so I can relax.
by Bluekoolaide on July22, 2009 3:08 PM CDT
echo
echo…
"That pitch wasn’t down and in, that pitch was down and up." Tim McCarver
by wrigleyrocker12 on Aug 8, 2009 5:41 PM CDT up reply actions
Saturday game threads are always pretty slow
"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
We'll get our quota of ledge-jumpers and sunshine-pumpers
Once the game actually starts. Probably.
"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
true
and i’ll go find dinner instead when that happens (leaning toward turkey pot pie!)…
its starting to pick up finally, though.
I had brats
Mmm…brats.
"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'm having chicken
"That pitch wasn’t down and in, that pitch was down and up." Tim McCarver
by wrigleyrocker12 on Aug 8, 2009 6:00 PM CDT up reply actions
I had deep fried pork from the Mexi-hood.
To. Die. For.
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
I'm gonna miss Mexican food even more
Up here in the frozen North.
"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
Yup
For good this time, or something approximating it…
"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
Good thing
Until November, anyway – we’ll see how I feel 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
Indeed
“Authentic Mexican” here means Taco Johns. Oh, the humanity!
"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
BWAAAAAAAAHAHAHA
The horror. Their tater tots, or “Potato Olés” are yummy though. However, not a single cuisine in Mexico has fried potatoes…
It’s easy to fake a Mexican meal with ingredients found anywhere. If you’re interested in some ideas, let me know.
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
Went to high school 30 miles from the border :D
I can whip up my own stuff, it’s just that all the ingredients are canned. Canned green chile sucks dead gophers through McDonald’s soda straws.
At least Atlanta had a big enough Mexican population to support a lot of markets (and taquerias). Fargo – not so much…
"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
Paradiso, baby!
Had an excellent meal there while in Bismarck last month. Mexican Village is another choice.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Aug 8, 2009 6:19 PM CDT up reply actions
Paradiso looks like its always packed out
I may check it out on a Sunday afternoon. Kinda doubt they’ll have menudo, though.
"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
True story
During high school, I worked in a kitchen with a little old Mexican grandmother. She was counting the days until she could get her Social Security, but she could still crank out the food. But if you got Carmen mad, even just a little, she’d grab the biggest knife she could find, point it at your belly, and say, “I’ll take your menudo out!”
Funny every single time…
"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
HAHAHAHAAHAHAHAHA
I never thought of “it” that way. Very clever.
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
This is the slowest game thread
I’ve ever been in. I’ve been in my fair share too. I look in a lot also. Very slow. It is getting better though.
"That pitch wasn’t down and in, that pitch was down and up." Tim McCarver
by wrigleyrocker12 on Aug 8, 2009 5:56 PM CDT up reply actions
Only 1:15 to game time!
And I think a lot of people are tired from all that typing in the Recap thread
"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'm still shellshocked from last night
The vitriol was a bit much.
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
I said something like
“This is a pivotal series. I have this feeling in my stomach…” and got jumped. I’m in a frail state of mind.
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
Wow, lucky I went to bed when I did.
Sounds like things got ugly in here again.
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 8, 2009 5:50 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm glad I wasn't in here
Heck, I barely watched the game. I watched 2 innings, and got frustrated.
"That pitch wasn’t down and in, that pitch was down and up." Tim McCarver
by wrigleyrocker12 on Aug 8, 2009 5:51 PM CDT up reply actions
I couldn't watch the game
(stupid csn) so i checked gameday and saw z hadn’t started… so i logged in here.
by the time I got here, it was close enough of “over” no one was really upset anymore.
Had to work this morning at 7 AM.
Another morning shift tomorrow, so again, I won’t be on here much.
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 8, 2009 5:57 PM CDT up reply actions
After this and the Philly series
We only have 10 more games against winning teams.
"That pitch wasn’t down and in, that pitch was down and up." Tim McCarver
by wrigleyrocker12 on Aug 8, 2009 5:52 PM CDT up reply actions
Unless Milwaukee and/or Houston go over .500 again.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
11, actually.
3 @ St. Louis
4 @ LA Dodgers
4 @ San Francisco
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 8, 2009 5:58 PM CDT up reply actions
12 actually
we still have that one game with the White Sox to make up at some point. Although I don’t believe a date has been set so we may not have to play it.
I agree you got jumped
and I did defend you. I hope it doesn’t happen tonight.
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 got your back.
You’re a good guy.
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 apologize
for leading the jump. If Sue says you’re a good guy, that’s good enough for me.
A victory tonight will make things at least a bit less edgy around here.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Aug 8, 2009 6:21 PM CDT up reply actions
Interesting stat
Stats_MLB: The #Rockies lead #MLB with 68 quality starts this season. Four different Rockie starters have at least 12 quality starts this year.
Thanks!
I wondered where we were on the list… but wasn’t quite sure how to figure that one out.
Hopefully this doesn’t pull us into a “quality start is a bogus stat” discussion. Again.
Quality Start is a Bogus Stat is a bogus argument?
"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
After the game...
Cubs and rocks will be tied.
Chicago
Cubs
We are the better CC.
by Zy Toro Young on Aug 8, 2009 5:53 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
We need to win today
If we can split this series and pull out 2 of 3 against Philly, I will feel good about this team.
"That pitch wasn’t down and in, that pitch was down and up." Tim McCarver
Splitting this series
is exactly what I wanted going into it. Of course, winning the next three would be great, but winning two games in any four-game series is realistic.
Two out of three against the Phils would be nice, and it’s realistic because the Cubs are playing at home, where they’ve been exceptionally tough. I thought the Cubs-Phils series in Philly was pretty even. Phils blow out Cubs one game, Cubs do the same another game, and the third went 14 innings (or was it 15?).
by Not Bruce Froemming on Aug 8, 2009 5:56 PM CDT up reply actions
I thought
13
"That pitch wasn’t down and in, that pitch was down and up." Tim McCarver
by wrigleyrocker12 on Aug 8, 2009 5:57 PM CDT up reply actions
......
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
Heilman and Miles for him
G ETI TDO NEJ IM
"That pitch wasn’t down and in, that pitch was down and up." Tim McCarver
by wrigleyrocker12 on Aug 8, 2009 5:57 PM CDT up reply actions
NO NOT MILES
He can throw a fastball at 87MPH and make you look like a fool. He can spray lines drives to right field. He can put up with crappy offense and take the loss. He is Randy Wells. He is the most interesting pitcher in the world. Stay healthy, my friends.
by jesus christos on Aug 8, 2009 5:58 PM CDT up reply actions
SORRY HE'S TO VALUABLE
SORIANO DOES NOTHING, TRADE HIM!!!
"That pitch wasn’t down and in, that pitch was down and up." Tim McCarver
by wrigleyrocker12 on Aug 8, 2009 5:58 PM CDT up reply actions
+ADAM LIND
"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
3 TEAM DEAL
"That pitch wasn’t down and in, that pitch was down and up." Tim McCarver
by wrigleyrocker12 on Aug 8, 2009 5:59 PM CDT up reply actions
He can have whatever look on his face he wants
if he keeps hitting .310/.346/.495 while playing average defense at 2nd
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
I guarentee a win, and I'll tell you why.
I just moved into a new apartment, and just a few hours ago I hung my W flag in the living room.
PUT IT ON THE BOAAAAARRRDDDDDD
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
PUT IT ON THE BOAAAAARRRDDDDDD
never say that again
He can throw a fastball at 87MPH and make you look like a fool. He can spray lines drives to right field. He can put up with crappy offense and take the loss. He is Randy Wells. He is the most interesting pitcher in the world. Stay healthy, my friends.
by jesus christos on Aug 8, 2009 5:55 PM CDT up reply actions
nah man, he's channeling his inner hawk. Everybody has an inner hawk.
Milton ...... see the ball hit the ball
i dont
He can throw a fastball at 87MPH and make you look like a fool. He can spray lines drives to right field. He can put up with crappy offense and take the loss. He is Randy Wells. He is the most interesting pitcher in the world. Stay healthy, my friends.
by jesus christos on Aug 8, 2009 5:57 PM CDT up reply actions
Oh hell no.
That’s just wrong.
Recipe for Disaster;
C'mon Cubs, hurry up and blow this so I can relax.
by Bluekoolaide on July22, 2009 3:08 PM CDT
the only inner Hawk I have
finds its way into the porcelain pool every morning.
bombs away!!
"I love California. I practically grew up in Phoenix."
-- Dan Quayle
Aw you are forgiven. :D
Recipe for Disaster;
C'mon Cubs, hurry up and blow this so I can relax.
by Bluekoolaide on July22, 2009 3:08 PM CDT
ee-YES!!!!
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 8, 2009 6:01 PM CDT up reply actions
Why aren't
Bradley and Miles on waivers? This could be addition by subtraction
Bradley is useful in the 2 spot and great against LHP
Miles knows where Hendry buried the bodies
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
They probably were both on waivers.
And not claimed.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
Really? Isn't that made public and we would've found out?
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
Watching this Yankee/BoSox series
is fascinating… earlier in the year Boston was on fire and looked awesome. Now, they look like hot garbage.
thats what happens when your RF, DH, and catcher players are offensive blackholes
He can throw a fastball at 87MPH and make you look like a fool. He can spray lines drives to right field. He can put up with crappy offense and take the loss. He is Randy Wells. He is the most interesting pitcher in the world. Stay healthy, my friends.
by jesus christos on Aug 8, 2009 6:05 PM CDT up reply actions
VMart?
Is a black hole?
"That pitch wasn’t down and in, that pitch was down and up." Tim McCarver
by wrigleyrocker12 on Aug 8, 2009 6:06 PM CDT up reply actions
varitek
He can throw a fastball at 87MPH and make you look like a fool. He can spray lines drives to right field. He can put up with crappy offense and take the loss. He is Randy Wells. He is the most interesting pitcher in the world. Stay healthy, my friends.
by jesus christos on Aug 8, 2009 6:07 PM CDT up reply actions
I know
But catcher isn’t a black hole anymore.
"That pitch wasn’t down and in, that pitch was down and up." Tim McCarver
by wrigleyrocker12 on Aug 8, 2009 6:10 PM CDT up reply actions
If the Astros cut a pitcher
You know he ain’t good…
"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
Woah
Just… woah.
"That pitch wasn’t down and in, that pitch was down and up." Tim McCarver
by wrigleyrocker12 on Aug 8, 2009 6:13 PM CDT up reply actions
Oh. My. Gosh.
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 8, 2009 6:15 PM CDT up reply actions
What the...
"That pitch wasn’t down and in, that pitch was down and up." Tim McCarver
by wrigleyrocker12 on Aug 8, 2009 6:16 PM CDT up reply actions
really?
He can throw a fastball at 87MPH and make you look like a fool. He can spray lines drives to right field. He can put up with crappy offense and take the loss. He is Randy Wells. He is the most interesting pitcher in the world. Stay healthy, my friends.
by jesus christos on Aug 8, 2009 6:16 PM CDT up reply actions
what the hell is lou smoking?
He can throw a fastball at 87MPH and make you look like a fool. He can spray lines drives to right field. He can put up with crappy offense and take the loss. He is Randy Wells. He is the most interesting pitcher in the world. Stay healthy, my friends.
by jesus christos on Aug 8, 2009 6:17 PM CDT up reply actions
Steroids?
"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 don't know, but I think I'll pass on it.
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 8, 2009 6:18 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm kinda hoping for you to say
August fools or something
"That pitch wasn’t down and in, that pitch was down and up." Tim McCarver
by wrigleyrocker12 on Aug 8, 2009 6:16 PM CDT up reply actions
I liked it when it first happened
He was always a 300+ hitter. Now, it’s terrible. Plus the fact that Lou keeps running him out there.
"That pitch wasn’t down and in, that pitch was down and up." Tim McCarver
by wrigleyrocker12 on Aug 8, 2009 6:18 PM CDT up reply actions
.300 hitter with on OBP, Power or defense
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
no OBP, Power or defense
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
He's had
A decent OBP
"That pitch wasn’t down and in, that pitch was down and up." Tim McCarver
by wrigleyrocker12 on Aug 8, 2009 6:25 PM CDT up reply actions
just from the average
a .300 hitter with no power, sub par D and didn’t walk much.
better?
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
hated it when it happened. continue to hate it.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie
The only quarrel I had with the Miles signing
was that it was for two years, not one.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Aug 8, 2009 6:39 PM CDT up reply actions
At the time, me too
but now I see even the first year was a big mistake. The fact that Fontenot has stunk most of the year has only opened the door for Miles to play more.
by Harry Pavlidis on Aug 8, 2009 6:53 PM CDT up reply actions
i wish
truly i do.
this may be my least favorite lineup ever. dome was doing awesome in leadoff… riot leading off means he’s going to try to steal the second he gets on base, miles is playing…
ugh, lou. just UGH!
How long until Blanco is "healed", 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
Miles is at 2nd right?
why not Baker or even Fonte?
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
apparently lou felt that fukudomes .300+ BA and .400+ OBP wasnt enough for a leadoff man
He can throw a fastball at 87MPH and make you look like a fool. He can spray lines drives to right field. He can put up with crappy offense and take the loss. He is Randy Wells. He is the most interesting pitcher in the world. Stay healthy, my friends.
by jesus christos on Aug 8, 2009 6:19 PM CDT up reply actions
well sadly he also has the 4th best SLG and ISO of the regulars (Lee, Rami, Sori)
so they could kinda use him in the middle of the order.
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
why mess with something thats working?
He can throw a fastball at 87MPH and make you look like a fool. He can spray lines drives to right field. He can put up with crappy offense and take the loss. He is Randy Wells. He is the most interesting pitcher in the world. Stay healthy, my friends.
by jesus christos on Aug 8, 2009 6:23 PM CDT up reply actions
I said above it's not what I would do
but it is justifiable, unlike Miles’ being allowed to play anything but bat boy.
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
unlike Miles’ being allowed to play anything but bat boy.
i agree
He can throw a fastball at 87MPH and make you look like a fool. He can spray lines drives to right field. He can put up with crappy offense and take the loss. He is Randy Wells. He is the most interesting pitcher in the world. Stay healthy, my friends.
by jesus christos on Aug 8, 2009 6:24 PM CDT up reply actions
no kidding
dome and bradley were the only ones doing anything last night… and now they’re all shuffled.
i’ve defended lou for lots of things (except his bullpen habits)… but this is stupid.
Lou makes me want to cry.
Recipe for Disaster;
C'mon Cubs, hurry up and blow this so I can relax.
by Bluekoolaide on July22, 2009 3:08 PM CDT
exactly
even though i despise the bradley signing and his lack of anything that resembles a big bat, if hes playing like a leadoff man or #2 guy, put him there. if fukudomes playing like a leadoff guy or #2 guy, put him there, no need to put them in spots they arent capable of playing
He can throw a fastball at 87MPH and make you look like a fool. He can spray lines drives to right field. He can put up with crappy offense and take the loss. He is Randy Wells. He is the most interesting pitcher in the world. Stay healthy, my friends.
by jesus christos on Aug 8, 2009 6:29 PM CDT up reply actions
eeww Miles
besides that I guess I’m ok with it.
Dome
Bradley
Lee
Rami
Sori
Soto
any other 2nd baseman
Demps
would be my preference
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
I'm bad at writing full lineups
Dome
Bradley
Lee
Rami
Sori
Soto
Riot
any other 2nd baseman
Demps
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
Someone needs to
take Lou’s pencil away from him. Why can’t Dome be in the leadoff?
Recipe for Disaster;
C'mon Cubs, hurry up and blow this so I can relax.
by Bluekoolaide on July22, 2009 3:08 PM CDT
He'd be pretty good...
on the Pirates.
Any high school baseball team named the Pirates that is.
Tamia Lynn Davis:
Born: August 18, 2008
Drew's son's team should sign him!!!!
"That pitch wasn’t down and in, that pitch was down and up." Tim McCarver
by wrigleyrocker12 on Aug 8, 2009 6:20 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah, they wiped the floor with everyone in sight when I lived in Dubuque and kept up with that stuff
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
wow, i was shocked to see Galena Pirates
I’m also from Dubuque. I’ve covered Galena athletics for the Telegraph Herald. They indeed have a great football program, but they lost some key guys to graduation so I wouldn’t expect as much out of them this year, but Ed Freed is a pretty good coach so I wouldn’t out it past them.
he resembles a backup SS
He can throw a fastball at 87MPH and make you look like a fool. He can spray lines drives to right field. He can put up with crappy offense and take the loss. He is Randy Wells. He is the most interesting pitcher in the world. Stay healthy, my friends.
by jesus christos on Aug 8, 2009 6:20 PM CDT up reply actions
That seems to be
the million dollar question. I wish I could answer it for you.
Recipe for Disaster;
C'mon Cubs, hurry up and blow this so I can relax.
by Bluekoolaide on July22, 2009 3:08 PM CDT
o.0
seriously? Ew.
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.
by drewishdrewid on Aug 8, 2009 6:22 PM CDT up reply actions
Oh boy Lou panicked
I knew either Dome or Bradley were going to the five hole eventually. Lou’s desire for the lefty in the five spot to produce runs isn’t going away.
Just say no to players named Aaron on the Cubs.
Loved your frustrated Tweet last night.
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
so Miles walked in on Lou watching Spanktravision at the hotel, right?
what else explains his ability to get back into the starting line up?
"I love California. I practically grew up in Phoenix."
-- Dan Quayle
Before condemning the lineup
why don’t we wait to see how it produces? How’s that for an original thought?
by Not Bruce Froemming on Aug 8, 2009 6:36 PM CDT reply actions
You're not going to believe this..But I agree
I did like Dome leading off, though. Theriot has been good there at times, so let’s see.
Some people say the glass is half empty, some say half full. I say, are you going to drink that?
by BleedsbluinMI on Aug 8, 2009 6:38 PM CDT up reply actions
Well maybe ;-)
I really do like Dome in the leadoff spot though but Miles should never be in the lineup. IMO
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 was hoping if I just ignored the Miles thing, it would just go away.
Really, I was hoping after the injury the stint in the minors would get him going even a little bit. I think he takes a little too much flak, but he really hasn’t contributed much in any way. Make me eat my words tonigt, Aaron!
Some people say the glass is half empty, some say half full. I say, are you going to drink that?
by BleedsbluinMI on Aug 8, 2009 6:45 PM CDT up reply actions
You're not going to believe this ... but I agree
on all counts.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Aug 8, 2009 6:50 PM CDT up reply actions
Gettin scary.
I’m out, bring home a win. Marquis is due for a cruddy outing.
Some people say the glass is half empty, some say half full. I say, are you going to drink that?
by BleedsbluinMI on Aug 8, 2009 6:56 PM CDT up reply actions
I want all the
players to do well when they play but it seems some guys get more chances than they should and some who do well when given the chance don’t get another chance. I don’t always understand Lou’s logic.
Recipe for Disaster;
C'mon Cubs, hurry up and blow this so I can relax.
by Bluekoolaide on July22, 2009 3:08 PM CDT
alright but
can you give me a good reason Fukudome is hitting fifth when he hits .325 with an obp of .436 in the leadoff spot? Isn’t that what a good leadoff hitter should do?
Milton ...... see the ball hit the ball
Lou would rather have his top 4 SLG/ISO guys hitting 3-6
that’s my best guess.
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
i just don't get it
when soriano was tearing it up in leadoff, lou refused to move him down.
when fukudome is tearing up in leadoff, he finds the first opportunity to move him down.
Allie, Allie, Allie
There you go with the logic and Lou’s lineups…=)
Some people say the glass is half empty, some say half full. I say, are you going to drink that?
by BleedsbluinMI on Aug 8, 2009 6:46 PM CDT up reply actions
Some things can be condemmed on theory alone
Even if Theriot goes 3-for-4 tonight, putting him in the leadoff spot because Fontenot is sitting (which has to be why Fukodome is going to the 5 spot) is just poor tactically.
It’s like Dusty starting Jose Macias because, well, he was on the 25-man roster so Dusty felt like he should start some games.
It's a simple question, Doctor: would you eat the moon if it were made of ribs??
I never mind people commenting before the game.
usually the more they hate the lineup the better it does (except for Miles, he usually lives up to expectations)
"I love California. I practically grew up in Phoenix."
-- Dan Quayle
dialing
Some people say the glass is half empty, some say half full. I say, are you going to drink that?
by BleedsbluinMI on Aug 8, 2009 6:48 PM CDT up reply actions
uh oh
Why don’t we just give the game to the Cards.
"That pitch wasn’t down and in, that pitch was down and up." Tim McCarver
by wrigleyrocker12 on Aug 8, 2009 6:55 PM CDT up reply actions
CALL YOUR SONS CALL YOUR DAUGHTERS CALL YOUR FRIENDS CALL YOUR NEIGHBORS
ADAM WAINRIGHT HAS A NO HITTER GOING INTO THE 4TH
He can throw a fastball at 87MPH and make you look like a fool. He can spray lines drives to right field. He can put up with crappy offense and take the loss. He is Randy Wells. He is the most interesting pitcher in the world. Stay healthy, my friends.
by jesus christos on Aug 8, 2009 6:54 PM CDT up reply actions
pujols grounds out to third, there were no survivors.
FTFY
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
Going to miss most of the game, maybe catch evryone in the this game is boring b/c we are winning by 10 runs thread
Some people say the glass is half empty, some say half full. I say, are you going to drink that?
You'll be missed.
Recipe for Disaster;
C'mon Cubs, hurry up and blow this so I can relax.
by Bluekoolaide on July22, 2009 3:08 PM CDT
thanks, Sue! Go Cubs!!
Some people say the glass is half empty, some say half full. I say, are you going to drink that?
by BleedsbluinMI on Aug 8, 2009 6:56 PM CDT up reply actions
I won't be able to chat with you.
Gotta work again tomorrow morning, will be here for some of the game.
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 8, 2009 7:04 PM CDT up reply actions
Miles starting again.
What the hell, man? I mean, seriously, what kind of logic does Lou give for this? Chicago is a big ass city; surely one of the reporters has asked him this by now. And if not, they are all failing at their jobs.
Just the sight of his name in the lineup alone really pisses me off.
neifi gave miles his personal blackmail on hendry
He can throw a fastball at 87MPH and make you look like a fool. He can spray lines drives to right field. He can put up with crappy offense and take the loss. He is Randy Wells. He is the most interesting pitcher in the world. Stay healthy, my friends.
by jesus christos on Aug 8, 2009 7:00 PM CDT up reply actions
I miss Nefi
"That pitch wasn’t down and in, that pitch was down and up." Tim McCarver
by wrigleyrocker12 on Aug 8, 2009 7:02 PM CDT up reply actions
Damnit, Rockies announcers again...
It’s been forever since I’ve heard Len and Bob. The Reds crew were all three games, and now the Rockies for the first two. WTF??
Is the comment box
Kinda messed up for anyone else too?
"That pitch wasn’t down and in, that pitch was down and up." Tim McCarver
Still wierd
"That pitch wasn’t down and in, that pitch was down and up." Tim McCarver
by wrigleyrocker12 on Aug 8, 2009 7:04 PM CDT up reply actions
marquis
yes this was a bad trade. obviously marquis would not have won 12 games the way the cubs have played but he still pitched some good games for us. hendry basically gutted this team to pick up bradley and now everyone is paying for it. imagine if we still had wood,marquis, and derosa instead of bradley. i would be thinking playoffs in oct instead of a golf date.
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