Split Squad Again: Cubs vs. Royals at Mesa and Cubs vs. Athletics at Phoenix, Saturday 3/20, 3:05 CT
by Al Yellon on Mar 20, 2010 1:00 PM CDT
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PrintOne of the results of having an odd number of teams (15) in the Cactus League is an increased number of split-squad dates. The Cubs had five of them on the original schedule (the March 7 dates vs. the White Sox and Dodgers were rained out).
Today is the fourth of those five; the last one will be on March 31.
The next time you complain about the Cubs' bullpen, think about what happened to the Diamondbacks yesterday when they lost to the Royals 24-9. KC led 21-0 in the fifth inning and Brian Anderson (yes, the same Brian Anderson who could not hit at all when he was a member of the White Sox) had hit for the cycle in the first four innings. The Royals pounded out 27 hits and drew seven walks, and yes, our old buddy Aaron Heilman was responsible for some of that -- he gave up seven hits and four runs in one inning. Didn't walk anybody, though.
Let's hope the Royals have gotten it all out of their system before this afternoon.
Other notes:
- Randy Wells says he's going to ditch the glasses he was prescribed. He says they "fog up". Didn't seem to make a difference yesterday.
- Looks like Justin Berg has made the team.
- Bruce Miles has some notes on the Baseball Prospectus book signing that took place in Chicago on Thursday night.
- And, if you still don't have Opening Day tickets and want some, the Cubs are holding a sweepstakes on their website.
Before you head past the jump for game info, write a caption for the photo. What are Ozzie and Lou saying to each other?
Carlos Zambrano will go for the Cubs in Mesa vs. the Royals. He will face Edgar Osuna; among Royals relievers will be Robinson Tejeda, John Parish and Bryan Bullington. It's also a split-squad game for KC; the other half of their team is playing the Brewers today.
In Phoenix vs. the A's, Tom Gorzelanny gets the start. For those of you curious about how he's doing, Ben Sheets will start for the A's. It's a split-squad extravaganza today; Oakland sends half a team to Goodyear to play the Reds. They're expected to play most of their regulars against the Cubs, though.
Both of today's games are on MLB Audio and radio. The game vs. the Royals will be on WGN. The game vs. the Athletics will be on KTRB (Oakland). Here is the complete MLB.com Mediacenter for today.
MLB.com Gameday for Cubs/Royals
MLB.com Gameday for Cubs/Athletics
SB Nation game preview for Cubs/Royals
SB Nation game preview for Cubs/Athletics
Since both games start at the same time, I'll just post the usual threads: first pitch thread will post at 3 pm CDT, and the overflow thread at 4:15 pm CDT. If you need more, post one in a FanShot.
Discuss amongst yourselves.
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Lou-"Look,, whaddya want me to do?" Ozzie-"Look,, whaddya want me to do?"
"WGN, Channel 9 Cubs Baseball, Excitingly, Importantly, Dramatically Yours." - Jack Brickhouse
Al, did you have a better time getting out of Camelback ranch yesterday?
"WGN, Channel 9 Cubs Baseball, Excitingly, Importantly, Dramatically Yours." - Jack Brickhouse
Something I wanted to ask, too.
Had meant to ask, but just forgot.
Who cares if he's a Cubs fan? This is a football forum! He is a PACKER fan as well. So, from now until March, I’m sure he’ll dedicate a lot of his time here. In late March, then we can be enemies during the baseball season. Besides, the Cubs have perhaps the most loyal baseball fanbase in the country. You have to respect that.
Go Pack!
by Jabooty on Jan 25, 2010 2:58 PM EST
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Mar 20, 2010 1:52 PM CDT up reply actions
i believe his post game said he did
but he left early to avoid the craptastic post game lines to exit
Unofficial Self Appointed President of the Castro Blocker Fan Club
That's exactly correct.
Hated to leave early, but that was the only way. Left in the 7th. Won’t go back unless they fix the traffic problems.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
that sux
did they not plan ahead on the thought of people actually going to the games?
Unofficial Self Appointed President of the Castro Blocker Fan Club
didn't you read the manifesto in the other thread?
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
Lou: Why didn't you pull Contreras when you could in June 2008?
Ozzie: Look, what did you want me to do?
Who cares if he's a Cubs fan? This is a football forum! He is a PACKER fan as well. So, from now until March, I’m sure he’ll dedicate a lot of his time here. In late March, then we can be enemies during the baseball season. Besides, the Cubs have perhaps the most loyal baseball fanbase in the country. You have to respect that.
Go Pack!
by Jabooty on Jan 25, 2010 2:58 PM EST
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Mar 20, 2010 1:11 PM CDT reply actions
Hey, they worked for the wild thing, didn't they?
"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris
by willie mays hayes' gloves on Mar 20, 2010 1:13 PM CDT reply actions
Ozzie: "Lou! Didn't you get my tweet?"
Lou: “You sent me a treat? Thanks, but I’m trying to cut back. Prime rib and baked potato tonight?”
"On offense, your most precious possessions are your 27 outs" - Earl Weaver
If you see a hot blonde girl from Kansas City,
be certain to say hi to her. My girlfriend’s at the game…and I’m not. Bullocks.
Dan
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
by dtpollitt on Mar 20, 2010 1:22 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
:( ... are you going to make it to any Cubs games this year?
Who cares if he's a Cubs fan? This is a football forum! He is a PACKER fan as well. So, from now until March, I’m sure he’ll dedicate a lot of his time here. In late March, then we can be enemies during the baseball season. Besides, the Cubs have perhaps the most loyal baseball fanbase in the country. You have to respect that.
Go Pack!
by Jabooty on Jan 25, 2010 2:58 PM EST
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Mar 20, 2010 1:27 PM CDT up reply actions
In September for a Mets game.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
by dtpollitt on Mar 20, 2010 2:33 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Lou: Did you really name your kid Oney?
Ozzie: I don’t know man, it was my wife’s idea. What are you gonna do?
"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris
by willie mays hayes' gloves on Mar 20, 2010 1:37 PM CDT reply actions
Lol.
Some men learn through what they read. Some men learn through what they're told. Some men have to piss on the railroad tracks. And some men keep on pissin'.
Ozzie: Com’on, why won’t you sign up for Twitter?
Lou: I still use my Web TV.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
by dtpollitt on Mar 20, 2010 1:53 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
Ozzie: "And that's how you open up your twitter account"
Lou: “I don’t have a email address – so what do you want me to do?”
2010 is OUR year.
Should read:
Lou: “I don’t have an email address … look, what do you want me to do?”
Who cares if he's a Cubs fan? This is a football forum! He is a PACKER fan as well. So, from now until March, I’m sure he’ll dedicate a lot of his time here. In late March, then we can be enemies during the baseball season. Besides, the Cubs have perhaps the most loyal baseball fanbase in the country. You have to respect that.
Go Pack!
by Jabooty on Jan 25, 2010 2:58 PM EST
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Mar 20, 2010 1:56 PM CDT up reply actions
Ozzie: "He's my kid. What am I suppose to do?"
Lou: “You don’t want to know what I’d do.”
OK I don't know shit about basketball.
by SoulEater7 on Nov. 5, 2009 9:51 PM CST
Ozzie: "When's your due date?"
Lou: “Oh, that’s hitting above the belt…But come on Ozzie, what do you think I should do to lose my belly?”
Ozzie: “Cut down on da carburetor.”
"In time you can turn these obsessions into careers...Hurry Down Doomsday the bugs are taking over." - Elvis Costello
OT: (2) Villanova just lost to (10) St. Mary's.
Who cares if he's a Cubs fan? This is a football forum! He is a PACKER fan as well. So, from now until March, I’m sure he’ll dedicate a lot of his time here. In late March, then we can be enemies during the baseball season. Besides, the Cubs have perhaps the most loyal baseball fanbase in the country. You have to respect that.
Go Pack!
by Jabooty on Jan 25, 2010 2:58 PM EST
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Mar 20, 2010 2:21 PM CDT reply actions
Ozzie: So then she told me that I looked fat! At my own fund-raiser!
Lou: No. Way. You looked fabulous! I’d totally never talk to her 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
Question:
Where’s eths? And even if he does show up, how are we going to handle play-by-play for both games at once?
Who cares if he's a Cubs fan? This is a football forum! He is a PACKER fan as well. So, from now until March, I’m sure he’ll dedicate a lot of his time here. In late March, then we can be enemies during the baseball season. Besides, the Cubs have perhaps the most loyal baseball fanbase in the country. You have to respect that.
Go Pack!
by Jabooty on Jan 25, 2010 2:58 PM EST
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Mar 20, 2010 2:39 PM CDT reply actions
I'm out - not when I will be home and in front of my computer
"A waist is a terrible thing to mind." - Terry 'Fat Tub of Goo' Forster
@Twitter as @brommmietze
by eths on Mar 20, 2010 2:52 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
... Nut sure when ...
"A waist is a terrible thing to mind." - Terry 'Fat Tub of Goo' Forster
@Twitter as @brommmietze
by eths on Mar 20, 2010 2:52 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
stoopid iPhone
"A waist is a terrible thing to mind." - Terry 'Fat Tub of Goo' Forster
@Twitter as @brommmietze
by eths on Mar 20, 2010 2:53 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
If this keeps up,
Maybe you shouldn’t handle PxP today. ;-)
Who cares if he's a Cubs fan? This is a football forum! He is a PACKER fan as well. So, from now until March, I’m sure he’ll dedicate a lot of his time here. In late March, then we can be enemies during the baseball season. Besides, the Cubs have perhaps the most loyal baseball fanbase in the country. You have to respect that.
Go Pack!
by Jabooty on Jan 25, 2010 2:58 PM EST
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Mar 20, 2010 2:54 PM CDT up reply actions
First pitch thread is up!
Who cares if he's a Cubs fan? This is a football forum! He is a PACKER fan as well. So, from now until March, I’m sure he’ll dedicate a lot of his time here. In late March, then we can be enemies during the baseball season. Besides, the Cubs have perhaps the most loyal baseball fanbase in the country. You have to respect that.
Go Pack!
by Jabooty on Jan 25, 2010 2:58 PM EST
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Mar 20, 2010 3:04 PM CDT reply actions
my turn
Lou “whats with the kid in CF”
Ozzie “he is the bosses son, what do you want me to do?”
Unofficial Self Appointed President of the Castro Blocker Fan Club
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