First Pitch Thread: Cubs vs. Cardinals, Friday 9/18, 7:15 CT
by Al Yellon on Sep 18, 2009 7:15 PM CDT
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Did everyone decide
to stay away 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
yo sue. I've been waiting for while. I won't post first
"Truth hurts. Maybe not as much as jumping on a bicycle with the seat missing, but it hurts." - Leslie Nielson
That's right...
forgot about that.
Recipe for Disaster;
C'mon Cubs, hurry up and blow this so I can relax.
by Bluekoolaide on July22, 2009 3:08 PM CDT
send a thank you to Satan (Bill Gates)
"Truth hurts. Maybe not as much as jumping on a bicycle with the seat missing, but it hurts." - Leslie Nielson
I loves me most things apple, but the latest Safari upgrade blows...
I am quickly becoming all Firefox, all the time.
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
have you tried Firefox?
"Truth hurts. Maybe not as much as jumping on a bicycle with the seat missing, but it hurts." - Leslie Nielson
OK, sorry.
I do agree, my Safari did crash a couple of times this week.
"Truth hurts. Maybe not as much as jumping on a bicycle with the seat missing, but it hurts." - Leslie Nielson
i know
i was about to throw up a first just because lol
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back to back doubles!!
"Truth hurts. Maybe not as much as jumping on a bicycle with the seat missing, but it hurts." - Leslie Nielson
btw...
this might be the first lineup in a long time I don’t object to. I’m not saying it’s going to score a bunch, and I’d rather get Jake Fox some more pas over the last month… but it’s pretty much an optimal lineup for who they’re putting out today. Nice job, Lou.
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and just like that...
it’s 1-0. How about that?
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by jameslcrockett on Sep 18, 2009 7:20 PM CDT up reply actions
pile it on, boys
Show Smoltzie why he should have signed with the good guys!
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by jameslcrockett on Sep 18, 2009 7:21 PM CDT up reply actions
It is a nice line up
but if Fuld were not injured it would be nice to have him in there. Outfield a bit scary defensively.
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
Me either Jim
by Doggie Stalker on Sep 18, 2009 7:21 PM CDT up reply actions
obv
not the ideal personnel to throw out there… but it’s got the obp guys leading into the thumpers (Lee’s a lot of both). However, tomorrow Bradley will be back there hitting 5th and nobody will have learned anything from this. Sorry to kill your warm fuzzy.
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by jameslcrockett on Sep 18, 2009 7:23 PM CDT up reply actions
I don't have a problem with Bradley in there
but he should bat 2nd, Dome leading off and Riot way back.
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
Me either Jim
by Doggie Stalker on Sep 18, 2009 7:25 PM CDT up reply actions
exactly
bradley should be in there… just not hitting fifth.
because you asked… my ideal lineup:
Fuld lf
Fukudome cf
Bradley rf
Lee 1b
Ramirez 3b
Soto c
Baker 2b
Theriot ss
righty lefty be damned!
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by jameslcrockett on Sep 18, 2009 7:28 PM CDT up reply actions
Phillies have three lefties in a row...it sure hurts them!
"Truth hurts. Maybe not as much as jumping on a bicycle with the seat missing, but it hurts." - Leslie Nielson
yup
when people talk about lineup construction being overrated, that’s what they’re talking about. arranging the skills of the players you choose to put on the field is not overrated. it’s the most important thing a manager does, since a computer could basically get it right every time, and the only thing a manger can do is screw it up.
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by jameslcrockett on Sep 18, 2009 7:40 PM CDT up reply actions
I much prefer Lee batting 3rd
and MB batting 5th.
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
Me either Jim
by Doggie Stalker on Sep 18, 2009 7:29 PM CDT up reply actions
ummm...
why? you want Bradley’s massive edge on obp over the rest of the team leading into Lee and Ramirez. The reason this team has had problems scoring runs is because of the many games Bradley and Fukudome have spent hitting right behind Lee and Ramirez. It’s absolutely the worst place to put either of them. Hitting them 8th would be more productive.
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by jameslcrockett on Sep 18, 2009 7:31 PM CDT up reply actions
Um messed that up
Milton batting 2nd. Fuld 8th but I would kind of like to see him at leadoff a few times
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
Me either Jim
by Doggie Stalker on Sep 18, 2009 7:31 PM CDT up reply actions
that's fine
as long as you play Fox in left and bat him 5th (or a productive Soto, I guess)… or there’s a massive hole in your five spot (which no productive lineup should have) . A producing Soto or Soriano would also fill that hole.
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by jameslcrockett on Sep 18, 2009 7:36 PM CDT up reply actions
Fox
when Fox gets in and plays leftfield you move theriot up to the top and put fox in after Soto…. or before, either way.
Theriot is not ideal, but he’s the shortstop we have, and we don’t have many better players on the team as far as getting on base, unfortunately.
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by jameslcrockett on Sep 18, 2009 7:30 PM CDT up reply actions
3 in a row!!
"Truth hurts. Maybe not as much as jumping on a bicycle with the seat missing, but it hurts." - Leslie Nielson
Smoltz fixing our slugging problem all at once?
"When you're going through hell, keep going." - Winston Churchill
Cubs have always liked to hit Smoltz
And with his declining skills, he could be in for a short night
"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
would be nice to burn through their bullpen in the first game of the series...
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
Soto
picking up this run from third would be a huge statement for the rest of the game
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darn
oh, well… i’ll just be very happy with the two runs
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by jameslcrockett on Sep 18, 2009 7:28 PM CDT up reply actions
I want some Jack in the Box!
"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
Holy crap!
MLB.TV got a new sponsor!
"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 may have TLR
But we have TRL!
"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
total request live?
We have Carson Daly?
by Nunyabidness on Sep 18, 2009 8:07 PM CDT up reply actions
Lugo: I hate long lead-off at bats by the other team :-(
"Truth hurts. Maybe not as much as jumping on a bicycle with the seat missing, but it hurts." - Leslie Nielson
He practices with Joey Cora
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
Me either Jim
by Doggie Stalker on Sep 18, 2009 7:36 PM CDT up reply actions
Come on Ted!!
Recipe for Disaster;
C'mon Cubs, hurry up and blow this so I can relax.
by Bluekoolaide on July22, 2009 3:08 PM CDT
whooooo nice catch Bobby
Recipe for Disaster;
C'mon Cubs, hurry up and blow this so I can relax.
by Bluekoolaide on July22, 2009 3:08 PM CDT
no hop
Recipe for Disaster;
C'mon Cubs, hurry up and blow this so I can relax.
by Bluekoolaide on July22, 2009 3:08 PM CDT
Significant hop
Might even call it a leap
"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
a leap yes
but not a Sori type hop.
Recipe for Disaster;
C'mon Cubs, hurry up and blow this so I can relax.
by Bluekoolaide on July22, 2009 3:08 PM CDT
If Soriano's looking for a little extra money, his agent should look into doing some commercials
I hop, you hop, we all hop to IHOP!
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
soriano is a great waiter at ihop
The official slogan of your 2009 Chicago Cubs:
Why?
by jesus christos on Sep 18, 2009 7:57 PM CDT up reply actions
FO7 H
"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
Attaboy, Derrek!
"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 D all around
1-2-3 – Next!
"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
Muffin Man singles
"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
Look, Ted
It’s your old friend Yadier!
"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 ya go
"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
Remember
When the Bobby Scales story was the only feel-good thing about this season?
Wait a minute, maybe it still is.
Well, anyway, you have to think that Bobby will finally hang it up after this year. He finally got to have his major league moment. He seems like a real decent guy, and I sure wish him well.
"When you're going through hell, keep going." - Winston Churchill
no
SCALZ 4 2B
The official slogan of your 2009 Chicago Cubs:
Why?
by jesus christos on Sep 18, 2009 7:44 PM CDT up reply actions
Koyie's a feel-good story, too
"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
so you don't think Scales is an upgrade as an infield backup over bobble head Miles?
"Truth hurts. Maybe not as much as jumping on a bicycle with the seat missing, but it hurts." - Leslie Nielson
given LBR's BA, I assume Blance can start at 2B worst case and it is a huge defensive
upgrade—again, worst csae
"Truth hurts. Maybe not as much as jumping on a bicycle with the seat missing, but it hurts." - Leslie Nielson
My Ranks for 2B
Baker > LBR (If hitting well) > Blanco (but is a FINE defensive option and should play over LBR if hes not hitting) > Scales
Albert Pujols for Cubs Starting 1B in 2012
Baker, Blanco & Scales
give you some options with our limited tool SS too.
…again my bias is I really believe in defense FIRST up the middle.
"Truth hurts. Maybe not as much as jumping on a bicycle with the seat missing, but it hurts." - Leslie Nielson
I agree, but it definitely hurts when you are not getting the offenses production from your corner outfielders
If fonz and bradley would have produced this year as we anticipated, it didn’t matter what the BA of our SS, 2B and CF were
Albert Pujols for Cubs Starting 1B in 2012
Cruisin' along...
"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
Not especially
Still gotta get more Cubs action in before the long, dark winter sets in.
"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
You mean us losers
who are spending a Friday night watching a dysfunctional team ?
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
Me either Jim
by Doggie Stalker on Sep 18, 2009 7:47 PM CDT up reply actions
that's it
I am going down to the beer bust at work.
I don’t feel so good anymore.
"When you're going through hell, keep going." - Winston Churchill
Gotta get ready!
For the big payback…
"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
he always does
The official slogan of your 2009 Chicago Cubs:
Why?
by jesus christos on Sep 18, 2009 7:49 PM CDT up reply actions
when hes not hitting home runs and stealing bases
that is
The official slogan of your 2009 Chicago Cubs:
Why?
by jesus christos on Sep 18, 2009 7:50 PM CDT up reply actions
theriot: half way to the golden sombrero
"Truth hurts. Maybe not as much as jumping on a bicycle with the seat missing, but it hurts." - Leslie Nielson
Lilly has another year left on his contract, no?
"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
Yes
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
Me either Jim
by Doggie Stalker on Sep 18, 2009 7:54 PM CDT up reply actions
Cards broadcast up to usual tricks
Including a lot of confusion over why Smoltz doesn’t have it any more
Just say no to players named Aaron on the Cubs.
He'll hit it with his halo
"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
Ted will pull it back in with his!
"Truth hurts. Maybe not as much as jumping on a bicycle with the seat missing, but it hurts." - Leslie Nielson
ROBODOME!
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
It's unreal how much St. Louis hates Chicago
Now I’m not a hockey fan so I don’t know for sure, but I don’t see Blackhawks-Blues being some huge rivalry. It’s just anti-chicago BS.
They are interviewing some Blues guy on FSN Midwest which is way I say this
Just say no to players named Aaron on the Cubs.
Little brother syndrome?
"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
Milwaukee is our Little brother
St. Louis is the angry jealous cousin I think.
Just say no to players named Aaron on the Cubs.
Um maybe more like our bat shit crazy ex girlfriend.
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
Me either Jim
by Doggie Stalker on Sep 18, 2009 8:05 PM CDT up reply actions
But they're so smart there
"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 the best fans in baseball
Anybody have the pic from the ASG this year where they used the wrong spelling of capitol?
Just say no to players named Aaron on the Cubs.
Of course
"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 like the 101 on his jersey
great fans great fans
The official slogan of your 2009 Chicago Cubs:
Why?
by jesus christos on Sep 18, 2009 8:14 PM CDT up reply actions
The back says Bartman
He is indeed one of the best fans in baseball
Just say no to players named Aaron on the Cubs.
Pure class.
"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 guess joe buck and mccarver didnt understand what it meant
The official slogan of your 2009 Chicago Cubs:
Why?
by jesus christos on Sep 18, 2009 8:15 PM CDT up reply actions
and this is always my point
I NEVER see Cubs fans go out of their way to put down the Cardinals outside of the idiots who by the stupid shirts outside of wrigley.
Why on earth would i want to defecate on on ANY of my Cubs stuff by referencing the Cardinals
Albert Pujols for Cubs Starting 1B in 2012
I hadn't seen that one before.
Recipe for Disaster;
C'mon Cubs, hurry up and blow this so I can relax.
by Bluekoolaide on July22, 2009 3:08 PM CDT
Pardon me but Dale Gribble is owner and operator of Dale's Deadbug.
And drives the Bugebago to work.
Not any more - last Sunday was the series finale
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
Put him in a red shirt
You have 99% of the STL fan population
Just say no to players named Aaron on the Cubs.
Let's say they are our twin brother.
We came out first, had lots of success early in our lives and have ALWAYS been mom and dads favorite. St. Louis is the second twin who despite all the things he has achieved still some how feels #2 to brother #1 and it drives them CARAZY!
Albert Pujols for Cubs Starting 1B in 2012
We're prettier.
"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 was a Blues fan until 2 years ago
The rivalry between Chicago and St. Louis is much larger in St. Louis than in Chi-town. Little brother syndrome. Hawks/Wings is as close to Cubs/Cards as it gets
Albert Pujols for Cubs Starting 1B in 2012
Hawks-Wings goes back almost as long as Cubs-Cards
"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
Cards have been in the NL since 1892
Original 6 started playing each other 50 years later.
"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've felt Cubs fans care less about Cubs-Cards
Tonight’s broadcast in St. Louis confirms that.
Just say no to players named Aaron on the Cubs.
http://www.cbssports.com/mlb/gamecenter/gamelog/MLB_20090918_CHC@STL
read it, youll laugh
The official slogan of your 2009 Chicago Cubs:
Why?
by jesus christos on Sep 18, 2009 8:06 PM CDT up reply actions
My favorite is
John Smoltz is the Jay Cutler of baseball
What does that even mean?
Just say no to players named Aaron on the Cubs.
lol I know....i was like uhhhhhhhhhh
I’m just sad that our representation in that argument is that guy :(
Albert Pujols for Cubs Starting 1B in 2012
what percent of cubs seats would be sold if they didnt sell beer? about 5 percent?
apparently cardinals fans forget their stadium is named after a brewer
The official slogan of your 2009 Chicago Cubs:
Why?
by jesus christos on Sep 18, 2009 8:12 PM CDT up reply actions
BB, FO4, FO4, FO8
Not pretty
"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
Normally I would be happy that Smoltz is over 60 pitches
and the end of 3 but Cards have a real good bullpen.
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
Me either Jim
by Doggie Stalker on Sep 18, 2009 8:07 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm getting yelled at now.
Gotta go. Keep the lead. It’s been a pleasure as always. Talk to you tomorrow.
night Jose
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 love you Ted!
Recipe for Disaster;
C'mon Cubs, hurry up and blow this so I can relax.
by Bluekoolaide on July22, 2009 3:08 PM CDT
Astros and Pirates
"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
All is well for Dan and AL on FSN-MW
The Blues are winning 4-0 in a preseason game.
Just say no to players named Aaron on the Cubs.
Oh that lying sack of shit turncoat traitor!!!!
After schmoozing Pat & Ron, and Len & Bob earlier this week at Wrigley, Vince Vaughn is at the Cell. And he’s wearing a Sox hat!
I guess whoring knows no bounds when it comes time to promote a movie…. ;-)
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
NOOOOOO
The official slogan of your 2009 Chicago Cubs:
Why?
by jesus christos on Sep 18, 2009 8:16 PM CDT up reply actions
Knew I didn't like that guy
"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 bastard!!
Recipe for Disaster;
C'mon Cubs, hurry up and blow this so I can relax.
by Bluekoolaide on July22, 2009 3:08 PM CDT
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