Just Win, Baby: Cubs vs. Brewers Preview, Wednesday 9/16, 7:05 CT
by Al Yellon on Sep 16, 2009 4:00 PM CDT
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PrintAlfonso Soriano's knee surgery was successful, and:
Soriano is expected to join the Cubs in Milwaukee next week to begin his rehab. He will spend three weeks with the team, then work out another three weeks at the Cubs' academy in the Dominican Republic when he returns home for the offseason.
Soriano was placed on the 15-day DL. Can anyone explain why a team would bother to do that after the rosters expand on September 1? There's no need to make room for another player, so why put him on the DL? Also from that link:
[Sam] Fuld showed up at Wrigley Field wearing a protective brace after he injured his wrist making a diving catch of Frank Catalanotto's fly ball to end the Brewers' fifth inning in the Cubs' 2-0 win Monday night.
Fuld may be out for a while, or, as he says later in the article:
"I could be ready to play in a couple days," Fuld said. "We'll just wait to see what happens. I'm not ready to give up on the season by any means."
If he can't come back:
[Lou] Piniella said if Fuld is going to be sidelined for an extended period of time, the club will call up another outfielder. However, the only Minor League team still playing is Double-A Tennessee, which is in the Southern League playoffs. Two possibilities are Tyler Colvin, the Cubs' No. 1 pick in the 2006 First-Year Player Draft, and James Adduci.
Thankfully, the Cubs didn't listen to Carrie. As first posted in dat cub fan daver's FanShot earlier this afternoon, the Cubs have called up So Taguchi and he'll be in town in time for tonight's game. Taguchi is no superstar, and he hit only .248 this year at Iowa, and he's 40. But he can still play the field and pinch-hit. He'll be helpful.
Per Twittermyer, same lineup as yesterday:
Theriot, ss; Fukudome, cf; Lee, 1b; Ramirez, 3b; Soto, c; Bradley, rf; Fontenot, 2b; Scales, lf; Harden, p
Oh, and this is fun.
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Braden Looper has had a strange year. He's 12-6, but with a high 4.77 ERA. That's because the Brewers have given him 5.6 runs of support per start, which is fourth-most in the National League. He's pitched well twice against the Cubs this year, both times facing Rich Harden, with a win and a no-decision, but has also allowed 34 home runs, which is the most in the major leagues (by four). Only two of those HR were hit by a Cub -- both by Milton Bradley. So, step up tonight, Milton, and hit Looper hard again. Kosuke Fukudome, Derrek Lee and Geovany Soto have also homered off Looper.
Rich Harden has also had an odd season -- we have discussed his extreme home/road and day/night splits here on several occasions. He's done best in home games and night games, so you'd think tonight would be a good chance for him to redeem his last start, since it's a home night game. Harden beat the Brewers in a matchup with Looper on April 10 in Milwaukee (link above), but got hit hard in the rematch with him on July 4 at Wrigley (link above). Current Brewers hitters are hitting only .195 (17-for-87) against Rich.
Today's game is on WCIU, which means if you aren't in metro Chicago, you probably won't see it, unless you have MLB.TV or EI, in which case you'll get the FSN Wisconsin feed. For other games today see the MLB.com Mediacenter.
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Once again, just two overflow threads today -- 8:15 and 9:15 pm CDT. If there's a need for another one, please post as a FanShot.
Discuss amongst yourselves.
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I've been waiting for 5 minutes...
0-7 when I post first
"Truth hurts. Maybe not as much as jumping on a bicycle with the seat missing, but it hurts." - Leslie Nielson
this is my first "first"
so we will see how it goes…
"Brant Brown...DROPS THE BALL!!!!"
by cubswgnrocks on Sep 16, 2009 4:08 PM CDT up reply actions
I hope you have a better record than me! :-)
we are all cheering for the same result.
"Truth hurts. Maybe not as much as jumping on a bicycle with the seat missing, but it hurts." - Leslie Nielson
Home night game for Harden?
Might as well be a 20 strikeout game for him.
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by Craig in South Bend on Sep 16, 2009 4:09 PM CDT reply actions
I wouldn't mind 21
Or 27 for that matter
"Brant Brown...DROPS THE BALL!!!!"
by cubswgnrocks on Sep 16, 2009 4:12 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
if it lasts more than 4 hours, call your physician
"Truth hurts. Maybe not as much as jumping on a bicycle with the seat missing, but it hurts." - Leslie Nielson
You call who you want
And I’ll call who I want, but it wouldn’t be a physician.
by jerry morales rules on Sep 16, 2009 4:13 PM CDT up reply actions
Ted Lilly's doesn't need to call the doctor
when his erections last four hours.
There is no such thing as an ugly female breast
Thats a weird place
To go with that joke.
Chicago
Cubs
We are the better CC.
by Zy Toro Young on Sep 16, 2009 4:34 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
The whole comment
has been related to ED… “We want the good harden” – “If it lasts more than four hours call a physician” (Cialas/Viagra reference) – “Ted Lilly […]” so not really
"It doesn't matter what country someone's from, or what they look like, or the color of their skin. It doesn't matter what they smell like, or that they spell words slightly differently some would say more correctly. I'm a person. Bret's a person. You're a person. That person over there is a person. And each person deserves to be treated like a person. "
by Rhymenocerous on Sep 16, 2009 6:29 PM CDT up reply actions
He does, however,
rent it out as a pullup bar.
BSG Girls = Cubs Win! So say we all.
by neverAcquiesce on Sep 16, 2009 4:39 PM CDT up reply actions
When they have obliterated everything in their path.
Follow me on twitter @andrewjstone.
by AndrewJStone on Sep 16, 2009 5:59 PM CDT up reply actions
40 days and 40 nights.
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
TWSS
Chicago
Cubs
We are the better CC.
by Zy Toro Young on Sep 16, 2009 4:25 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Looper's headshot's gonna give me nightmares.
I don’t remember where I saw how the White Sox have used the DL less than any other team this season, while the Rangers have used it the most. Maybe Soriano’s placement on the DL saves the team money because of stipulations on his contract. Idunno.
I like Taguchi’s call-up. He’s a smart player with fundamentals and can slap a hit or two. Hopefully, he’ll take over the obligatory Miles PH, 4-3 putout.
The wind is blowing in hard from the center-right alley. Figures it could be a low-scoring one. Hopefully, Harden can keep his pitch count in check.
Here’s to a win.
I tried a Photoshop mashup
Of these two pics:
and
With “taguchi” replacing “raven”. Didn’t work out too well in the finished product, so maybe someone else can have a go at 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
And I should have read the whole thread
To see that someone else already made that joke. Mine woulda been breat, but the letters and forehead areas really sucked.
"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
Or "breat" minds
Sheesh – I’m off my game tonight…
"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
This is the best I can do What yall think?
"It doesn't matter what country someone's from, or what they look like, or the color of their skin. It doesn't matter what they smell like, or that they spell words slightly differently some would say more correctly. I'm a person. Bret's a person. You're a person. That person over there is a person. And each person deserves to be treated like a person. "
by Rhymenocerous on Sep 16, 2009 7:26 PM CDT up reply actions
Soto hitting 5th
OK, Fat Boy, time to see you can solve the #5 hitter problems for 2010.
Looper looks like he is auditioning to be the abusive husband in a Lifetime movie.
There is no such thing as an ugly female breast
Either that
or “Oz: The Musical”
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by Craig in South Bend on Sep 16, 2009 4:15 PM CDT up reply actions
Meredith Baxter Birney will eventually get her own, tho...
"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
"Foul Ball: A Season of Fear: The Marsha Looper Story"
MLBMilestone.com - following the numbers to Cooperstown
Poo-holes just got plunked with bases loaded in the bottom of 9th in 5-1 game.
Now 5-2 with one out.
Hit him hard in the shoulder blade.
"Truth hurts. Maybe not as much as jumping on a bicycle with the seat missing, but it hurts." - Leslie Nielson
DP game ovah.
"Truth hurts. Maybe not as much as jumping on a bicycle with the seat missing, but it hurts." - Leslie Nielson
That's not really necessary...
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by Craig in South Bend on Sep 16, 2009 4:17 PM CDT up reply actions
DeadBirds 1-13 with RISP today.
It’s contagious. Maybe they are coming back to earth. So far they are having a mediocre home stand. Let’s hope we help them continue that trend.
"Truth hurts. Maybe not as much as jumping on a bicycle with the seat missing, but it hurts." - Leslie Nielson
I think he meant it wasn't nessasary to call him poo-holes.
I tend to agree. We aren’t five, and he’s a classy dude.
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by AndrewJStone on Sep 16, 2009 5:04 PM CDT up reply actions
That
and hoping for the guy to get plunked.
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by Craig in South Bend on Sep 16, 2009 5:30 PM CDT up reply actions
pardon me?
when did I EVER wish/hope for someone to get plunked?
i was just commenting on how the marlins pitched around him. Read the comment again and where did it go beyond facts? you are injecting your views into what I wrote.
BTW, I always refer to that player by that name. I don’t respect him—he is a DeadBird.
"Truth hurts. Maybe not as much as jumping on a bicycle with the seat missing, but it hurts." - Leslie Nielson
BTW, I always refer to that player by that name. I don’t respect him—he is a DeadBird.
HOW DARE YOU NOT RESPECT THE ONLY PERSON WITH THE ABILITY TO CURE CANCER. SHAME. ON. YOU
people who swing at the first pitch should get punched in the face
by jesus christos on Sep 16, 2009 5:39 PM CDT up reply actions
OK, I see.
When you said, “Hit him hard in the shoulder blade,” you meant that they did hit him hard in the shoulder blade, not that they should? The meaning is ambiguous, and the use of “Poo-holes” tilts people towards reading it in a more mean-spirited way… oops.
Are you both Craig and aldimond?
Why are you saying oops?
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
since "just got plunked" preceeded "hit him hard"
I think I was clearly relaying fact, not opinion (but they were 3 lines apart). Sorry if my quick note created confusion.
I was trying to give quick PBP on the exciting bottom of the 9th.
"Truth hurts. Maybe not as much as jumping on a bicycle with the seat missing, but it hurts." - Leslie Nielson
What in the hell..
…has happened to Fukudome? Good game by everybody overall, but, man, has his BA lept down into the toilet.
Rickey has spoken. Keep the Athletics in Bump City.
A month worth of hitting .150 or so will do that for you.
MLBMilestone.com - following the numbers to Cooperstown
Where's Jake Fox?
Should be in left tonight. Oh right, it’s a righty they’re facing, so you must start a lefty hitter..no matter what!
Good to see your consistent Lou!
Scott Bora$ is satan.
by Canadian Cubs Fan on Sep 16, 2009 4:23 PM CDT reply actions
BOBBY SCALES IS FAR SUPERIOR TO JAKE FOX
story wise i mean..
people who swing at the first pitch should get punched in the face
by jesus christos on Sep 16, 2009 4:27 PM CDT up reply actions
Maybe Fox and Lou kissed on their first date..
and its just awkward for Lou to put him in the lineup. That is just my theory.
I'm praying I get
FSWI tonight. Not counting on it but praying I do.
Go 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
hard to believe that any of us are looking forward to watching those clowns.
but there are not a lot of alternatives for the faithful.
"Truth hurts. Maybe not as much as jumping on a bicycle with the seat missing, but it hurts." - Leslie Nielson
well, the lineup worked last night
But I still don’t like Scales and Fontenot starting …
Whoa check out that W-L record
Looper would be the ace of this staff if he were on it!
People should remember that while they have the right to their opinion, they are not entitled to be taken seriously. -- Bruce Bartlett
FOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOX!
C’mon Lou!!!
If Aaron Miles sees the field tonight, goodbye TV.
"Pounding sand since 1982...."
Move over, Rover...
…and let Aaron take over.
by hokie316 on Sep 16, 2009 4:53 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
I object to this defacing of a great musical act.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 16, 2009 4:54 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
She's not a great muscial act.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 16, 2009 4:55 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah, it's pretty uncalled for...
and definitely disrespectful only 2 days before the anniversary of Jimi’s death. But I was really bored at work today.
Oh well… some “Red House” and “Hear My Train A-Comin’” will have to be my penance.
Castles Made of Sand should play in tribute to this season.
if this was still new to me, i wouldn't understand
In Chicago, first and only
Miles probably has a fan or two in St. Louis and Denver—what do I know…
But he’s also his greatest, if he took time to look for a photo and paste it on there.
That said, I'm not sure he wants this guy.
He’s a bit crazy.
I'm just as sick as he is
I’m watching all his videos.
oh my god yes
Have you watched the “Do you even understand baseball?”
This guy makes me want to punch someone
Albert Pujols for Cubs Starting 1B in 2012
Al must have watched this video before writing about Taguchi.
See 57 seconds, then reread the post.
Change is inevitable; progress is optional.
haha
people who swing at the first pitch should get punched in the face
by jesus christos on Sep 16, 2009 4:57 PM CDT up reply actions
Thumbs down
It stinks.
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by Craig in South Bend on Sep 16, 2009 5:31 PM CDT up reply actions
Lookin' at Taguchi
It’s about that 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
Oh, Cards fans are going to love that this weekend
They get super pissy when someone who used to wear the deadbird wears Cubbie Blue.
both teams could agree on that!
"Truth hurts. Maybe not as much as jumping on a bicycle with the seat missing, but it hurts." - Leslie Nielson
I'm willing to learn!!
let’s give it a try.
"Truth hurts. Maybe not as much as jumping on a bicycle with the seat missing, but it hurts." - Leslie Nielson
Unlike thoroughly rational Cubs fans
"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
Mark DeRosa = Arthur Fonzarelli.
Dude just looks cool.
"Was you ever punched in the face five hundred times a night? It stings after a while." ~Rocky Balboa
"i hate the cardinals but atleast i might get a ring"
people who swing at the first pitch should get punched in the face
by jesus christos on Sep 16, 2009 7:03 PM CDT up reply actions
Sorry to ask
Once the Cubs fell off the pace and football started I somehow managed to miss a few storylines over the last few weeks. When did they decide to do surgery on Soriano? If anyone has the link to Al’s post I would appreciate it.
Let’s get a win!! And root for those Giants!!
Go Giants Go - Go Giants Go
Hey San Fran whadda you say, beat the snot out of the Rockies today.
Get 'em on, Get 'em over, Get 'em in!
Why DL Soriano?
Well, there’s the issue of keeping angry Fantasy Baseball players from calling up the front office and saying “Why won’t you put Soriano on the DL???” (And yes, this does happen.)
It does open up some possibilities for replacements should the Cubs somehow make the playoffs, although the move could also be done later in that case.
But mostly, why not? Just as there’s no reason to do it, there’s no reason not to do it.
Maybe so he can't talk his way back into the lineup
even though he’s on crutches
"There are no curses here...Games are won and lost on the baseball field" - Lou Piniella
The crutches would probably eliminate "the hop", so at least his fielding would improve.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 16, 2009 5:37 PM CDT up reply actions
and he can throw the crutches at balls to stop them from getting through
the gap and getting to the wall! He’d have two shots at it.
"Truth hurts. Maybe not as much as jumping on a bicycle with the seat missing, but it hurts." - Leslie Nielson
And they might help reach those low pitches
that are 2 feet off the plate
"There are no curses here...Games are won and lost on the baseball field" - Lou Piniella
Whatever happened to Sean Marshall?
I haven’t seen him in a game in a long time. Is he in Lou’s doghouse, perhaps?
he filed a document in Cook County to change his name to
Seen-no Marshall
"Truth hurts. Maybe not as much as jumping on a bicycle with the seat missing, but it hurts." - Leslie Nielson
its getting awfully cramped in there
people who swing at the first pitch should get punched in the face
by jesus christos on Sep 16, 2009 5:47 PM CDT up reply actions
Just looking back to the BCB of early may and found this gem
http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2009/5/2/862452/my-stance-on-lee#
"There are no curses here...Games are won and lost on the baseball field" - Lou Piniella
whoops
meant to link to a specific comment on that fanpost.
But look though it and look at how “impossible” it would be for DLEE to get to the numbers he has today.
Maybe we should consider this a cautionary tale and not give up on players too soon
"There are no curses here...Games are won and lost on the baseball field" - Lou Piniella
the post by blou?
people who swing at the first pitch should get punched in the face
by jesus christos on Sep 16, 2009 6:23 PM CDT up reply actions
well specifically
the one where Clutche said he would donate $200 if DLEE ended the year with a line of .300/.360/.400
DLEE current line .307 /.391/.586
"There are no curses here...Games are won and lost on the baseball field" - Lou Piniella
but i guess he don't come 'round no more
"There are no curses here...Games are won and lost on the baseball field" - Lou Piniella
I thought I read that he was banned by Al.
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
A woman, what else?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 16, 2009 6:46 PM CDT up reply actions
clutche stole al's prom date in high school
people who swing at the first pitch should get punched in the face
by jesus christos on Sep 16, 2009 6:48 PM CDT up reply actions
He came out from under his bridge one too many times
"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
Here's the confirmation link from Al himself
Its about his game thread manner.
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
pony up, clutche
people who swing at the first pitch should get punched in the face
by jesus christos on Sep 16, 2009 6:26 PM CDT up reply actions
Does anyone expect him to honor that dollar commitment?
"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
Dear Clutche,
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 16, 2009 6:27 PM CDT up reply actions
whoops again (wow - I'm at work too late)
to be fair Clutche said .300/.360/.460
"There are no curses here...Games are won and lost on the baseball field" - Lou Piniella
But blou did prove the old posting adage:
the more you try to make opinions sound like facts, the more likely you are to be proven wrong.
"Truth hurts. Maybe not as much as jumping on a bicycle with the seat missing, but it hurts." - Leslie Nielson
That's the problem with projections
they def can be wrong.
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
i just found this gem from our favorite broadcaster, joe morgan
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhJ1d6Qx6AE
people who swing at the first pitch should get punched in the face
The man is a genius
A true broadcasting legend.
"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 what's so wrong with that.
It wasn’t very elegantly put, but it’s true that a walk with 2 outs and nobody on hurts a pitcher less than a leadoff walk. You can use statistics to point out the same thing, but Morgan used an intuitive explanation.
i cant tell if youre serious
people who swing at the first pitch should get punched in the face
by jesus christos on Sep 16, 2009 7:12 PM CDT up reply actions
I am serious.
I don’t think Joe Morgan is a great commentator, I don’t think he did a good job explaining himself in that clip, and he certainly wasn’t pointing out anything very novel, but he was at least basically right. That’s better than par for the course as Morgan goes. I set the bar pretty low.
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