A Strange Beginning To 2010: Cubs vs. Diamondbacks Preview, Thursday 4/29, 1:20 CT
by Al Yellon on Apr 29, 2010 11:00 AM CDT
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PrintCheck out some numbers from the Cubs' first 22 games:
Consider that they're 5-1 against the Brewers this year, hitting .345 while averaging 7.8 runs a game thanks to 13 homers and 47 runs in six games.
In 16 games against the Braves, Reds, Astros, Mets and Nationals: .234 with 3.1 per game, 10 homers, 49 runs and a 5-11 record.
Short of asking all the other teams to wear Brewers uniforms when they're playing them, what's the answer to all the runners left on base, and failure to win one-run games (3-5 record so far)? Some of the answer can be found in the bullpen failures of earlier this season, but the bullpen failures didn't lead to the two losses to the Nationals -- it was simple lack of run scoring. And that's in a season when the Cubs have outscored their opponents 96-89 in the 22 games to date.
What's the answer? How about getting the two veteran hitters (Derrek Lee and Aramis Ramirez) on the team, who are hitting a combined .178/.277/.331, to begin hitting like we know they can? Weirdly, despite the bad slash line above, D-Lee and A-Ram have combined for seven HR and 23 RBI in a total of 188 plate appearances. Today, when it will be in the 70's with the wind blowing out at 20+ MPH, would be a good time to start.
Quick question: who is the only Cub to have played in all 22 games so far? Answer after the jump (and the pitcher matchup).
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Ian Kennedy came to the Diamondbacks in the three-way deal that sent Curtis Granderson to the Yankees and a passel of young players to Arizona and Detroit. He has given up a lot of home runs this year -- six in 22.1 innings. He pitched well in his last start, but also gave up a pair of solo HR for the only two runs he allowed, and the D'backs lost 3-2 to the Phillies (he got a no-decision). He has never faced the Cubs or anyone on the current roster.
TRL III had a successful season debut and came back right on schedule from arthroscopic shoulder surgery. Lifetime vs. Arizona he is 2-3, 3.97 in seven appearances (five starts); two current D'backs (Adam LaRoche and Chris Young) have hit him for over a .400 pace in their careers.
Quick question answer: Kosuke Fukudome is the only Cub to appear in every game thus far. However, judicious platooning has limited him to 71 plate appearances, and maybe has helped him to a very good .333/.429/.561 start.
Today's game is on WGN, and also on the D'backs cable channel, FSN Arizona. Here is the complete MLB.com Mediacenter for today.
Baseball-reference.com game preview
Please visit our SB Nation Diamondbacks site AZ Snakepit.
This afternoon's first pitch thread will be up at 1:15 pm CDT, and the overflows will post at 2:15, 3:15 and 4 pm CDT.
Discuss amongst yourselves.
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first?
lineups:
d’backs
johnson
drew
upton
reynolds
laroche
young
gillespie
snyder
kennedy
cubs
theriot
fuku
lee
aram
byrd
sori
LBR
soto
lilly
70's w/ the wind out at 20 mph...?
oughta be a good day to be in the bleachers…or should i say on waveland and sheffield?
go get ’em cubs!
Ballhawk Ken is going to get a workout.
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
"To [Vermont Cubs Fan], good luck, stay strong!"
-Captain Richard Phillips-
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Apr 29, 2010 11:33 AM CDT up reply actions
LBR?
"Baseball is almost the only orderly thing in a very unorderly world. If you get three strikes, even the best lawyer in the world can't get you off." ~ Bill Veeck
by Musicdude10 on Apr 29, 2010 11:18 AM CDT up reply actions
Little Babe Ruth
Fontenot
"And away we go..."-Pat Hughes
by katie casey on Apr 29, 2010 11:20 AM CDT up reply actions
Oh!
Knew the reference, didn’t put the two together. Thanks!
"Baseball is almost the only orderly thing in a very unorderly world. If you get three strikes, even the best lawyer in the world can't get you off." ~ Bill Veeck
by Musicdude10 on Apr 29, 2010 11:21 AM CDT up reply actions
Two fly ball pitchers on the bump today.
Should be a fun one.
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
Come on Cubs
turn the season around in a positive direction.
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by Craig in South Bend on Apr 29, 2010 11:07 AM CDT reply actions
I'm not that impressed
Lots of strikeouts to be had for Ted today if he keeps the ball down
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by Musicdude10 on Apr 29, 2010 11:18 AM CDT up reply actions
I'm gonna say we don't get shutout today...
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 29, 2010 11:17 AM CDT reply actions
That looks productive...
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by Craig in South Bend on Apr 29, 2010 11:23 AM CDT up reply actions
Like I said yesterday
I made the mistake of calling into ESPN 1000 to bring up that Theriot and Fontenot having good BA doesn’t mean crap if Theriot is swinging at the first pitch, etc. I had no idea those guys were that big of fans of MutM.
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by Craig in South Bend on Apr 29, 2010 11:36 AM CDT up reply actions
Credit to DTP
Mediocrity up the Middle.
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by Craig in South Bend on Apr 29, 2010 11:37 AM CDT up reply actions
dtpollit
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by Craig in South Bend on Apr 29, 2010 11:38 AM CDT up reply actions
dtpollitt
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
"To [Vermont Cubs Fan], good luck, stay strong!"
-Captain Richard Phillips-
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Apr 29, 2010 11:38 AM CDT up reply actions
And just to get it out of the way
RTBA is Runner to be Abandoned
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by Craig in South Bend on Apr 29, 2010 11:40 AM CDT up reply actions
Is that different than LOB?
"And away we go..."-Pat Hughes
by katie casey on Apr 29, 2010 11:42 AM CDT up reply actions
You'd have to ask eths
but I think RTBA is future tense given the “to be” and LOB would be past tense.
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by Craig in South Bend on Apr 29, 2010 11:43 AM CDT up reply actions
"Mediocrity up the Middle"
Some people here are coining that name for Theriot/Fontenot.
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
"To [Vermont Cubs Fan], good luck, stay strong!"
-Captain Richard Phillips-
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Apr 29, 2010 11:38 AM CDT up reply actions
I thought we agreed on MUM
As in MUM (as well as Byrd) is the word
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by Musicdude10 on Apr 29, 2010 11:45 AM CDT up reply actions
Yeah
that “t” wasn’t necessary.
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by Craig in South Bend on Apr 29, 2010 11:46 AM CDT up reply actions
If I didn't like my Ted Lilly quote so much
I would take Dan’s.
BTW I think your first mistake was actually calling them. :)
"I cherish this dream I had as a little kid to play baseball,'' Ted Lilly
by Madison Cub Fan on Apr 29, 2010 11:59 AM CDT up reply actions
Carmen I'm fine with
but Jurko and Harry and nothing but drones for whatever their producers give them. I don’t know what drove me to call, but I was just annoyed enough to call. Their producer is also a dick.
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by Craig in South Bend on Apr 29, 2010 12:15 PM CDT up reply actions
They talk too much about non sports stuff and how it relates to their personal lives
I don’t care what kind of seafood they like
I wish these kinds of shows had more calls
"Baseball is almost the only orderly thing in a very unorderly world. If you get three strikes, even the best lawyer in the world can't get you off." ~ Bill Veeck
by Musicdude10 on Apr 29, 2010 12:16 PM CDT up reply actions
On the other hand
I really, really enjoy listening to Waddle and Silvy, as their off topic stuff usually makes me crack up. Those two, at least in my opinion, are legit funny, while Mike and Mike are groan worthy.
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by Craig in South Bend on Apr 29, 2010 12:20 PM CDT up reply actions
Oh I don't mind Mike and Mike
I don’t listen to Waddle and Silvy, no radio in my office. Waddle does excellent Bears coverage though. I catch Mike and Mike in the morning sometimes. They’re…OK. They work well together and get good interviews. I’m only in the car for about 25 minutes and given sports radio they’re only on the air for about 10 of those minutes so I can handle it
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by Musicdude10 on Apr 29, 2010 12:24 PM CDT up reply actions
The trouble with this
Is that Theriot is actually best as a first-pitch hitter. Over his career he’s hit .359 on the first pitch, which is better than any other count that he faces. This year (limited sample size) he’s hitting .579 on the first pitch. Not only that, but the tying run that he got in the second inning was on a first-pitch swing.
If he was unsuccessful at swinging on the first pitch, it would drive me a bit crazier. But I can’t argue with someone who does it at a .360 clip. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn’t. That’s just baseball.
"Juuuuuuussst a bit outside. He tried for the corner and missed..."
- Harry Doyle
by Rusty in Peoria on Apr 29, 2010 11:55 AM CDT up reply actions
A hitter's got to do what a hitter's got to do to hit
but a manager has to set his lineup accordingly, and if Theriot can’t hit and work the count, move him down the lineup.
4/9/10: Carlos Silva strikes out Joey Votto on three pitches. Is that what you mean by "small sample size"?
If we do, it's a very, very bad sign. :)
"Juuuuuuussst a bit outside. He tried for the corner and missed..."
- Harry Doyle
by Rusty in Peoria on Apr 29, 2010 11:33 AM CDT up reply actions
Probably won't happen.
Say what you like, but DLee and Aramis have been hitting the ball pretty well even with the wind blowing in. They hit shots like those today, and they probably will not be coming back.
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Apr 29, 2010 11:35 AM CDT up reply actions
You're full of sunshine and rainbows today!
Welcome aboard SWL
"Everything has an end, except a sausage, which has two."
by Sandberg's evil twin on Apr 29, 2010 12:06 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm diggin the lineup today
Soriano should provide some pop. If it doesn’t I wouldn’t be opposed to having Nady come in and moving Fuk to center or taking him out all together.
"Baseball is almost the only orderly thing in a very unorderly world. If you get three strikes, even the best lawyer in the world can't get you off." ~ Bill Veeck
chaperoning a field trip to the game today.
I hope they can win one ! Eamus Ursuli!
"I f***ing hate the Eagles, man!" - The Dude
I wonder if Al's been able to sell that bleacher ticket yet.
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
"To [Vermont Cubs Fan], good luck, stay strong!"
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Apr 29, 2010 11:23 AM CDT reply actions
Caption:
Fukudome: “You promised!”
Umpire: “I told you, I can speak Chinese, but not Japanese!”
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
"To [Vermont Cubs Fan], good luck, stay strong!"
-Captain Richard Phillips-
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Apr 29, 2010 11:25 AM CDT reply actions
Corners are the key
Al’s on target biggest "problem’’ is A-Ram and D-Lee not hitting in first month. If they get back on track we should have a winning team/season, altho possibly short of a playoff team. The Cards just look too solid not to win 90+ in a weak division. We need to get in a good groove to beat up on Pitt.
A thought occurred if we don’t resign Lee which is probably 75% likely at this point: Move Fuku to 1B for final year of his contract so can play Colvin every day. I know Fook is a good OF but he could adapt; doesn’t give the traditional power from 1B, but it saves you $12 M which can be spent on bullpen and another bat. I don’t see a lot of external options at 1B besides the Padres’ Gonzalez and he might not be available. Ideally, they get a left-handed hitter at 1B long term.
Is Castro a right-handed hitter? If so, then I’m lukewarm to Theriot moving to 2B. We don’t need an all-righty hitting infield.
WHAT?!
Fukudome is hand over foot our best outfielder defensively, and is one of the best in the league. You want to lose that to see if MAYBE he can play first base? WHY?
The other part of this is we have an all star caliber, gold glove winning 1B in Derrek Lee right now. Why would you mess that up on a risk?
"Baseball is almost the only orderly thing in a very unorderly world. If you get three strikes, even the best lawyer in the world can't get you off." ~ Bill Veeck
by Musicdude10 on Apr 29, 2010 11:47 AM CDT up reply actions
I think he's talking about 2011
in a world where Lee isn’t re-signed. I may have read that wrong, though.
"Juuuuuuussst a bit outside. He tried for the corner and missed..."
- Harry Doyle
by Rusty in Peoria on Apr 29, 2010 11:49 AM CDT up reply actions
Ah after re-reading you are correct
Still, moving Fuk is a bad idea. If we HAD to move an OF, I’d move Byrd
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by Musicdude10 on Apr 29, 2010 11:50 AM CDT up reply actions
If we HAD to move an OF,
I’d personally move Soriano. Byrd’s been very good in CF, and all I could hope for is that somehoe Sori could learn how to play first base. I wouldn’t a large amount of success out of it unless he somehow took to the position very well, but I’d prefer a 2011 OF of Colvin – Byrd – Fukudome over Soriano – (insert CF here) – Fukudome.
"Juuuuuuussst a bit outside. He tried for the corner and missed..."
- Harry Doyle
by Rusty in Peoria on Apr 29, 2010 11:58 AM CDT up reply actions
Clearly
the one to move is Soriano. I don’t know why you’d move anyone else from the OF. But if you wanted to move Aramis to 1B and get a new 3B, that’s a possibility too.
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by Josh Timmers on Apr 29, 2010 12:02 PM CDT up reply actions
I'd be all for the Soriano move
But I’m not sure how well he’d do there. I know he’d do it but how would his success transfer. And will his stats match that of a good 1b’s. IMO it depends on how Lee does this year. I’m just as happy to re-sign Lee and try to trade Byrd or Fuk (prefereably Fuk), move the other to RF, and start Colvin
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by Musicdude10 on Apr 29, 2010 12:05 PM CDT up reply actions
I think if the Cubs are going to have Sori until 2014...
Eventually he’s going to have to get out of LF. I wouldn’t mind the idea of ARam at first, but eventually Sori in left is going to turn into a completely impossible situation (I can hear people already replying that it already is). ARam at first could work in a stopgap, but I don’t know about long-term.
"Juuuuuuussst a bit outside. He tried for the corner and missed..."
- Harry Doyle
by Rusty in Peoria on Apr 29, 2010 12:06 PM CDT up reply actions
Quick note about the Cubs and their RBI woes
This team can’t bat runs in against teams with OK pitching or better. The Brewers have a horrendous pitching staff, and only the Reds are worse out of the teams the Cubs have played. Even in that series, you had the offense disappearing and the bullpen throwing the game away. Someone said it yesterday, but this team was much better when they had Ramirez and Lee in the lineup, not these guys that go out there now and get beat by bad pitching. I’ll even take a one armed Ramirez over whatever is going out there now. They aren’t performing like it, but this team is better than they are…Or they aren’t, who knows. Just…Just hit the f’n ball, and not into a double play.
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by Craig in South Bend on Apr 29, 2010 11:35 AM CDT reply actions
Was afraid of that
Can’t have everything. Theriot at 2B at very least needs a lefty backup and it might not be Fontenot.
I meant to write/say it’s 75% likely we will resign Lee, but not if he doesn’t pick up his pace in next 3-4 mos. But I do think we need to be creative in looking at money-saving options. Could Soriano play 1B (don’t cringe)?
I was just wondering that to be honest.
But I’m not sure, it would be a big adjustment for him. And then the hop would happen anytime there is a groundout.
Probably better off with him in the outfield, he doesn’t get as many balls hit or thrown in his direction out in LF.
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
"To [Vermont Cubs Fan], good luck, stay strong!"
-Captain Richard Phillips-
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Apr 29, 2010 11:37 AM CDT up reply actions
Thinking "outside the box"
Like Lou and the Cubs like to do!!
I do expect BIG changes if Cubs don’t make playoffs or have a rough year. Lee is the most obvious to be replaced, but Fook could be dealt as he is pretty reliable OF with just one year left on contract. Trading/eating Sori contract would be most dramatic move, obviously, but hard to fathom finding a taker. I just hope he continues his improvement hitting-wise and gets some of his power back to be more valuable piece for us for now. I have been impressed he’s not swinging at so many bad pitches and taking the walks.
You're not trading Sori
unless he has a MVP type season. Trading Theriot and/or Fontenot are more likely, and I hope the former is traded elsewhere, and then a portion of someone elses fanbase can be deceived by his BA.
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by Craig in South Bend on Apr 29, 2010 11:48 AM CDT up reply actions
Yes 2011
Not writing off 2010 by any means, just worried about those corner cornerstones and if they are on the inevitable decline. A-Ram shouldn’t be and I think they’ll put up OK numbers in the end and we’ll win 85 or so games. Central looks like a bunch of sub-.500 teams after St L so if get our act together, should be able to challenge for wild card. The Cards are winning the close games and look to have fewer holes than other Central pretenders…we need to beat them head to head to have a chance.
One positive: with this starting pitching if it continues, Cubs could pull of a winning stream of a week or so.
Today's song of the day is...
“Hold My Hand” by Hootie and the Blowfish
Trying out something new. Maybe some good tunes will get the Cubs in the winning mode
"Baseball is almost the only orderly thing in a very unorderly world. If you get three strikes, even the best lawyer in the world can't get you off." ~ Bill Veeck
Good song.
Too bad it got played into the ground back in the day.
"Juuuuuuussst a bit outside. He tried for the corner and missed..."
- Harry Doyle
by Rusty in Peoria on Apr 29, 2010 11:59 AM CDT up reply actions
True
Years later though it’s still a good song
"Baseball is almost the only orderly thing in a very unorderly world. If you get three strikes, even the best lawyer in the world can't get you off." ~ Bill Veeck
by Musicdude10 on Apr 29, 2010 12:05 PM CDT up reply actions
I was just thinking the same thing about Dani California
Man that was such a good song and then it got overplayed to hell. Don’t like it much anymore. I wouldn’t let that happen to “Snow” though, I liked it too much and saw the same thing happening so I avoided it for a few months
"Baseball is almost the only orderly thing in a very unorderly world. If you get three strikes, even the best lawyer in the world can't get you off." ~ Bill Veeck
by Musicdude10 on Apr 29, 2010 12:06 PM CDT up reply actions
I heard it on my iPod a few days ago
And forgot I even had it on there. Needless to say, I cranked it up.
"Juuuuuuussst a bit outside. He tried for the corner and missed..."
- Harry Doyle
by Rusty in Peoria on Apr 29, 2010 12:07 PM CDT up reply actions
Good man
"Baseball is almost the only orderly thing in a very unorderly world. If you get three strikes, even the best lawyer in the world can't get you off." ~ Bill Veeck
by Musicdude10 on Apr 29, 2010 12:14 PM CDT up reply actions
It did get played into the ground.
It’s the only explanation I have for the backlash I hear when Hootie is played now and people just laugh…then again, I have the same thing for most things Whitney Houston.
"Everything has an end, except a sausage, which has two."
by Sandberg's evil twin on Apr 29, 2010 12:14 PM CDT up reply actions
I think Ted's pitching today. :)
"Juuuuuuussst a bit outside. He tried for the corner and missed..."
- Harry Doyle
by Rusty in Peoria on Apr 29, 2010 11:59 AM CDT up reply actions
I wouldn't mind a repeat pitching performance anyway.
"Chicago baseball fans, who are composites of scar tissue and mortifying memories..." - George F. Will
I certainly wouldn't either.
I’d be more impressed if Ryan could do it 2 days in a row. :)
"Juuuuuuussst a bit outside. He tried for the corner and missed..."
- Harry Doyle
by Rusty in Peoria on Apr 29, 2010 12:01 PM CDT up reply actions
he he
"Chicago baseball fans, who are composites of scar tissue and mortifying memories..." - George F. Will
I think you're seeing double
Pick the one on the right.
"Everything has an end, except a sausage, which has two."
by Sandberg's evil twin on Apr 29, 2010 12:09 PM CDT up reply actions
Gotta love SB Nation hiccups, he he
"Chicago baseball fans, who are composites of scar tissue and mortifying memories..." - George F. Will
Twice?
"Everything has an end, except a sausage, which has two."
by Sandberg's evil twin on Apr 29, 2010 12:18 PM CDT up reply actions
Twice?
"Everything has an end, except a sausage, which has two."
by Sandberg's evil twin on Apr 29, 2010 12:18 PM CDT up reply actions
Twice?
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
"To [Vermont Cubs Fan], good luck, stay strong!"
-Captain Richard Phillips-
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Apr 29, 2010 12:26 PM CDT up reply actions
Beg your pardon ??
"A waist is a terrible thing to mind." - Terry 'Fat Tub of Goo' Forster
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Beg your pardon ??
"A waist is a terrible thing to mind." - Terry 'Fat Tub of Goo' Forster
@Twitter as @brommmietze
Twice?
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
"To [Vermont Cubs Fan], good luck, stay strong!"
-Captain Richard Phillips-
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Apr 29, 2010 12:27 PM CDT up reply actions
37? In a ROW?
"Juuuuuuussst a bit outside. He tried for the corner and missed..."
- Harry Doyle
by Rusty in Peoria on Apr 29, 2010 12:28 PM CDT up reply actions
Hey you!
Get back here!
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by Craig in South Bend on Apr 29, 2010 12:29 PM CDT up reply actions
Beg your pardon ??
"A waist is a terrible thing to mind." - Terry 'Fat Tub of Goo' Forster
@Twitter as @brommmietze
Beg your pardon ??
"A waist is a terrible thing to mind." - Terry 'Fat Tub of Goo' Forster
@Twitter as @brommmietze
Beg your pardon ??
"A waist is a terrible thing to mind." - Terry 'Fat Tub of Goo' Forster
@Twitter as @brommmietze
I think the Old Style has been broken out early here.
And no Eths, you don’t need to tell me the beer you’re having instead, I know very well I’d rather be drinking whatever it is. dammit.
"Everything has an end, except a sausage, which has two."
by Sandberg's evil twin on Apr 29, 2010 12:43 PM CDT up reply actions
Theodore Roosevelt Lilly will right this ship and reign in the madness.
If the team tries to avoid responsibility, he will reach down their throats and pull out their entrails.
It is an interesting day having two fly ball pitchers with the wind blowing out so much, but when you need to break a losing streak, I want Ted in my corner every time.
"Everything has an end, except a sausage, which has two."
by Sandberg's evil twin on Apr 29, 2010 12:00 PM CDT reply actions
Do you think Lou will rest ARam one of these days
"I cherish this dream I had as a little kid to play baseball,'' Ted Lilly
by Madison Cub Fan on Apr 29, 2010 12:00 PM CDT reply actions
I hope so, he has before already.
I think it could only help. Rami may not want it, but I think he needs it.
"Everything has an end, except a sausage, which has two."
by Sandberg's evil twin on Apr 29, 2010 12:01 PM CDT up reply actions
He just rested him 3-4 days ago
And IIRC, the team has a day off Monday.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Apr 29, 2010 12:56 PM CDT up reply actions
Go Cubs
Ledge jumpers need not respond.
"Chicago baseball fans, who are composites of scar tissue and mortifying memories..." - George F. Will
+1
"Everything has an end, except a sausage, which has two."
by Sandberg's evil twin on Apr 29, 2010 12:02 PM CDT up reply actions
But you know they will!
"Juuuuuuussst a bit outside. He tried for the corner and missed..."
- Harry Doyle
by Rusty in Peoria on Apr 29, 2010 12:02 PM CDT up reply actions
Then I will gladly push them off, he he
"Chicago baseball fans, who are composites of scar tissue and mortifying memories..." - George F. Will
Then I will gladly push them off, he he
"Chicago baseball fans, who are composites of scar tissue and mortifying memories..." - George F. Will
I'll pick the one on the left this time.
"Juuuuuuussst a bit outside. He tried for the corner and missed..."
- Harry Doyle
by Rusty in Peoria on Apr 29, 2010 12:10 PM CDT up reply actions
Hmm..sounds like you're already having fun today.
"Everything has an end, except a sausage, which has two."
by Sandberg's evil twin on Apr 29, 2010 12:12 PM CDT up reply actions
TWSS
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
"To [Vermont Cubs Fan], good luck, stay strong!"
-Captain Richard Phillips-
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Apr 29, 2010 12:27 PM CDT up reply actions
That's funny...but would it be a good thing to hear?
"Everything has an end, except a sausage, which has two."
by Sandberg's evil twin on Apr 29, 2010 12:35 PM CDT up reply actions
I won't want to hear that
"I cherish this dream I had as a little kid to play baseball,'' Ted Lilly
by Madison Cub Fan on Apr 29, 2010 12:38 PM CDT up reply actions
Doin' well Galvan, should be a fun afternoon.
"Everything has an end, except a sausage, which has two."
by Sandberg's evil twin on Apr 29, 2010 12:02 PM CDT up reply actions
TRL has this today
"Women...you can't live without them, and they can't pee standing up." Rube Baker
Just PLEASE keep the ball down. :)
"Juuuuuuussst a bit outside. He tried for the corner and missed..."
- Harry Doyle
by Rusty in Peoria on Apr 29, 2010 12:09 PM CDT up reply actions
Good Evening/Afternoon/Morning - Today the Ted will gird up his loins and tarry forth,
and great will the wailing be among snakes and other slithery things, for Ted’s is the Glory and the Power.
"A waist is a terrible thing to mind." - Terry 'Fat Tub of Goo' Forster
@Twitter as @brommmietze
Amen Eths!
Good evening to you…nice to have Ted here stopping the madness isn’t it? I think one fixed stare at a batter failing to advance a runner with no one out should do it.
"Everything has an end, except a sausage, which has two."
by Sandberg's evil twin on Apr 29, 2010 12:16 PM CDT up reply actions
Amen brother!
"A waist is a terrible thing to mind." - Terry 'Fat Tub of Goo' Forster
@Twitter as @brommmietze
I wonder if TRL prefers Dos Equis...
"Juuuuuuussst a bit outside. He tried for the corner and missed..."
- Harry Doyle
by Rusty in Peoria on Apr 29, 2010 12:17 PM CDT up reply actions
I approve this post!
"Chicago baseball fans, who are composites of scar tissue and mortifying memories..." - George F. Will
I approve this post!
"Chicago baseball fans, who are composites of scar tissue and mortifying memories..." - George F. Will
He's allowed to touch the art in museums anyway.
"Everything has an end, except a sausage, which has two."
by Sandberg's evil twin on Apr 29, 2010 12:19 PM CDT up reply actions
Ted Lilly never walks on the grass...
… he hovers just above it.
"It's Spring Training. You know how many home runs Barry Bonds hit off me? One - in Spring Training." - Big Z
I dont know bout him but I sure as hell do
"Women...you can't live without them, and they can't pee standing up." Rube Baker
He's comfortable showing his feminine side....if he had one
"Everything has an end, except a sausage, which has two."
by Sandberg's evil twin on Apr 29, 2010 12:24 PM CDT up reply actions
His mom has a tattoo that says "Son".
"Juuuuuuussst a bit outside. He tried for the corner and missed..."
- Harry Doyle
by Rusty in Peoria on Apr 29, 2010 12:26 PM CDT up reply actions
There is a battleship...
… whose anchor has the image of Ted Lilly on its arm.
"It's Spring Training. You know how many home runs Barry Bonds hit off me? One - in Spring Training." - Big Z
On vacation Ted goes hiking in the Red Sea
"A waist is a terrible thing to mind." - Terry 'Fat Tub of Goo' Forster
@Twitter as @brommmietze
He once had an awkward moment, just to see how it feels.
"Everything has an end, except a sausage, which has two."
by Sandberg's evil twin on Apr 29, 2010 12:29 PM CDT up reply actions
He is the most interesting man in Chicago.
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
"To [Vermont Cubs Fan], good luck, stay strong!"
-Captain Richard Phillips-
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Apr 29, 2010 12:30 PM CDT up reply actions
He's a lover, not a fighter...but also a fighter, so don't get any ideas
"Everything has an end, except a sausage, which has two."
by Sandberg's evil twin on Apr 29, 2010 12:33 PM CDT up reply actions
My ALL TIME favorite
He can speak French in Russian!!!
"Baseball is almost the only orderly thing in a very unorderly world. If you get three strikes, even the best lawyer in the world can't get you off." ~ Bill Veeck
by Musicdude10 on Apr 29, 2010 12:37 PM CDT up reply actions
His reputation precedes him, the way lightning precedes thunder
"Everything has an end, except a sausage, which has two."
by Sandberg's evil twin on Apr 29, 2010 12:40 PM CDT up reply actions
His mother has a tattoo that says "SON".
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 29, 2010 12:44 PM CDT up reply actions
Look above you, SWL. :)
"Juuuuuuussst a bit outside. He tried for the corner and missed..."
- Harry Doyle
by Rusty in Peoria on Apr 29, 2010 12:45 PM CDT up reply actions
Truth can be repeated.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 29, 2010 12:47 PM CDT up reply actions
But as you've told us before,
You never repeat yourself.
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
"To [Vermont Cubs Fan], good luck, stay strong!"
-Captain Richard Phillips-
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Apr 29, 2010 12:51 PM CDT up reply actions
Since I didn't say it the first time...yes.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 29, 2010 12:52 PM CDT up reply actions
He lives vicarously through himself.
Interpret that to mean who you will.
"Everything has an end, except a sausage, which has two."
by Sandberg's evil twin on Apr 29, 2010 12:55 PM CDT up reply actions
Yes... Yes he does...
"Why people, who have not committed any punishable offense, listen to Country and Western music is absolutely beyond me" - John Cleese
or if you prefer...
"Why people, who have not committed any punishable offense, listen to Country and Western music is absolutely beyond me" - John Cleese
Nice photoshop.
I’m hoping the double posting today will apply to the bewb pics for runs hehe.
"Everything has an end, except a sausage, which has two."
by Sandberg's evil twin on Apr 29, 2010 12:45 PM CDT up reply actions
Song of Ted 4:5
Thy two breasts are like two young roes that are twins, which feed before the Liliy.
"A waist is a terrible thing to mind." - Terry 'Fat Tub of Goo' Forster
@Twitter as @brommmietze
Hmm...is that seeing double or quadruple?
"Everything has an end, except a sausage, which has two."
by Sandberg's evil twin on Apr 29, 2010 12:53 PM CDT up reply actions
...
"A waist is a terrible thing to mind." - Terry 'Fat Tub of Goo' Forster
@Twitter as @brommmietze
lulz!!!!!
And Lilly did approach the Seventy wives of Solomon, and he didst say unto them, “How YOU doin?” and what wast then done is besteth left as an exercise for the readerth.
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.
by drewishdrewid on Apr 29, 2010 12:54 PM CDT up reply actions
Sounds like you developed a lishp after reading from the book of Lilly.
"Everything has an end, except a sausage, which has two."
by Sandberg's evil twin on Apr 29, 2010 12:57 PM CDT up reply actions
Theriot
It seems to me that theriot has been one of our most consistent hitters of the year. I know that castro is coming up but he he needs some real exp before we throw theriot out the door. only soto, dome and colvin have a better obp, soto is the only cub with a higher average and aram is the only player to have more(1) rbi’s then theriot. I hope castro turns out to be great too but theriot has been solid for years for us. Also we have all seen young “studs” flame out.
So im curious as to why on most of the threads it seems like everyone cant wait to see theriot either off the team or maybe moved to 2nd and bring our great hope at shortstop up early? If theriot or fontenot were hitting .200 thats one thing, but at .333 and .308 whats the rush?
I think it's more because of their defense than their offense.
"Juuuuuuussst a bit outside. He tried for the corner and missed..."
- Harry Doyle
by Rusty in Peoria on Apr 29, 2010 12:21 PM CDT up reply actions
Mostly horrible defense yes.
I would also say both are not great at coming through in the clutch.
"Everything has an end, except a sausage, which has two."
by Sandberg's evil twin on Apr 29, 2010 12:23 PM CDT up reply actions
Actually
This year, Theriot (limited sample size) hasn’t been bad in the clutch, hitting .385 with 2 out and RISP. Fonty, not so good.
"Juuuuuuussst a bit outside. He tried for the corner and missed..."
- Harry Doyle
by Rusty in Peoria on Apr 29, 2010 12:25 PM CDT up reply actions
Interesting.
I am too lazy to go check figures, but in his previous years even when he was hitting singles in every other at bat, he always seemed to suck it with two men on base.
"Everything has an end, except a sausage, which has two."
by Sandberg's evil twin on Apr 29, 2010 12:52 PM CDT up reply actions
You're correct there.
This year is somewhat of an anomaly for him. Hence the (limited sample size) disclaimer. :)
"Juuuuuuussst a bit outside. He tried for the corner and missed..."
- Harry Doyle
by Rusty in Peoria on Apr 29, 2010 12:53 PM CDT up reply actions
i agree that their defense might not be the best, but from what ive seen they are thrown under the buss far more then sori or anyone else that has below avg. defense. Also i have seen theriot make quite a few impressive defensive plays this year.
i guess for me id trade the rbi’s, steals, and pretty good hitting for the defense. Our team cant seem to score runs lets get that down and then we can talk about defensive upgrades. Im just surprised at how much those two are disliked when atleast theriot seems pretty consistent.
I agree with the perception that Theriot gets a lot of negative press
And I think that not only with the defense, you also have the entire TOOTBLAN issue that wouldn’t even exist if not for him. And Fonty’s hitting good so far this year, but I think a lot of people are just waiting for the shoe to drop and for him to return to 2009 levels. Whether or not that happens is a different story.
"Juuuuuuussst a bit outside. He tried for the corner and missed..."
- Harry Doyle
by Rusty in Peoria on Apr 29, 2010 12:36 PM CDT up reply actions
I think Fontenot can maintain his performance
mainly because if he starts to dip, Baker will cover 2B, which he should be doing regularly anyway. Even still, I’d like to see both get traded for guys who will help us in the future.
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by Craig in South Bend on Apr 29, 2010 12:39 PM CDT up reply actions
I'd like to see them get a return for both
But I doubt either one nets something unless they are packaged with something. I think you’ll see Fontenot cut at the end of this year
"Baseball is almost the only orderly thing in a very unorderly world. If you get three strikes, even the best lawyer in the world can't get you off." ~ Bill Veeck
by Musicdude10 on Apr 29, 2010 12:41 PM CDT up reply actions
That doesn't make sense though
because if the trade deadline comes, and someone needs a player to shore up 2B, then they’ll probably trade for him. I’m still fuzzy on the draft, but unless he’s a type A player, why not trade him?
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by Craig in South Bend on Apr 29, 2010 12:45 PM CDT up reply actions
I just don't think Baker will warrant anything better than what you have now
And I’d rather have Baker than Fontenot. Unless we get a quality arm for the pen, I’d keep him
"Baseball is almost the only orderly thing in a very unorderly world. If you get three strikes, even the best lawyer in the world can't get you off." ~ Bill Veeck
by Musicdude10 on Apr 29, 2010 12:52 PM CDT up reply actions
Wait. What?
I said trade Fontenot, that would mean Baker is retained and we would get whoever in return for Fontenot that may help us in the future.
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by Craig in South Bend on Apr 29, 2010 12:57 PM CDT up reply actions
I just don't see what we'd get for Fontenot.
Unless someone is really desperate for an average middle infielder that’s going on 31, I don’t think he’s going to bring a lot that’s going to help the Cubs in the future. Unless we can make another trade with Pittsburgh.
"Juuuuuuussst a bit outside. He tried for the corner and missed..."
- Harry Doyle
by Rusty in Peoria on Apr 29, 2010 1:00 PM CDT up reply actions
If he keeps his numbers up
or even close to where they’re at, then yes, some playoff team will want him, especially since he’s on his last year, correct? Just look at everyone that gets traded around the deadline. Fontenot can be traded.
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by Craig in South Bend on Apr 29, 2010 1:02 PM CDT up reply actions
Well, what someone would be getting
Is a .300-hitting middle infielder with a sub-.700 OPS and not a lot of speed. So the only thing that he can really offer is his ability to hit .300, which I guess someone might need around playoff-time, but I don’t think it’ll lead to a huge return for the future for us. I’d like to believe otherwise, but I don’t see how.
"Juuuuuuussst a bit outside. He tried for the corner and missed..."
- Harry Doyle
by Rusty in Peoria on Apr 29, 2010 1:06 PM CDT up reply actions
fontenot
is still in cost-controlled territory, more or less. He just signed a 1mill contract this year, I think, but they’re all one-year contracts.
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.
by drewishdrewid on Apr 29, 2010 1:06 PM CDT up reply actions
This just came in via Twitter
For all you BCB folks, Clutch16 is in da house! He just stopped by the corner to say hi. Hope his namesake hits a few today.
"A waist is a terrible thing to mind." - Terry 'Fat Tub of Goo' Forster
@Twitter as @brommmietze
Glad to hear his flight was a safe one. I miss his sarcasm lol
"Everything has an end, except a sausage, which has two."
by Sandberg's evil twin on Apr 29, 2010 12:22 PM CDT up reply actions
Ryan Dempster approves of this message.
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
"To [Vermont Cubs Fan], good luck, stay strong!"
-Captain Richard Phillips-
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Apr 29, 2010 12:28 PM CDT up reply actions
Who tweeted this?
www.facebook.com/craighudak
by Craig in South Bend on Apr 29, 2010 12:31 PM CDT up reply actions
Our very own favorite Ballhawk
"A waist is a terrible thing to mind." - Terry 'Fat Tub of Goo' Forster
@Twitter as @brommmietze
Right on
What’s his Twitter account?
www.facebook.com/craighudak
by Craig in South Bend on Apr 29, 2010 12:33 PM CDT up reply actions
@Ballhawk_Ken
"A waist is a terrible thing to mind." - Terry 'Fat Tub of Goo' Forster
@Twitter as @brommmietze
Danke
www.facebook.com/craighudak
by Craig in South Bend on Apr 29, 2010 12:45 PM CDT up reply actions
You mean HWSNBN?
Because he should be out there instead of inside the ballpark.
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
"To [Vermont Cubs Fan], good luck, stay strong!"
-Captain Richard Phillips-
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Apr 29, 2010 12:33 PM CDT up reply actions
So the wind is blowin straight out to LF?
Things could be seriously ugly today.
"Any player who gets the opportunity to play at Wrigley should welcome it"
Yeah, for Arizona.
Not so much for us.
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
"To [Vermont Cubs Fan], good luck, stay strong!"
-Captain Richard Phillips-
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Apr 29, 2010 12:29 PM CDT up reply actions
What's it mean for Arizona? BAD NEWS!
"Everything has an end, except a sausage, which has two."
by Sandberg's evil twin on Apr 29, 2010 12:31 PM CDT up reply actions
No, think Ted can keep the ball down?
Isn’t he a fly ball pitcher?
"Any player who gets the opportunity to play at Wrigley should welcome it"
he'll simply
will the ball to be lower.
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.
by drewishdrewid on Apr 29, 2010 12:32 PM CDT up reply actions
He can race the globe to turn time back and change a pitch if need be.
"Everything has an end, except a sausage, which has two."
by Sandberg's evil twin on Apr 29, 2010 12:33 PM CDT up reply actions
He can control what any umpire calls his pitch, with just a look.
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
"To [Vermont Cubs Fan], good luck, stay strong!"
-Captain Richard Phillips-
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Apr 29, 2010 12:34 PM CDT up reply actions
Wait...
wouldn’t he then meet himself and that would in turn bork the time space continuum?
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by Craig in South Bend on Apr 29, 2010 12:35 PM CDT up reply actions
Not when you're Ted Freaking Lilly!
His powers are limitless.
"Everything has an end, except a sausage, which has two."
by Sandberg's evil twin on Apr 29, 2010 12:37 PM CDT up reply actions
But Doc Brown says otherwise.
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by Craig in South Bend on Apr 29, 2010 12:40 PM CDT up reply actions
Doc Brown? Am I as ignorant as I think I am?
"Everything has an end, except a sausage, which has two."
by Sandberg's evil twin on Apr 29, 2010 12:46 PM CDT up reply actions
"Back to the Future"?
"Juuuuuuussst a bit outside. He tried for the corner and missed..."
- Harry Doyle
by Rusty in Peoria on Apr 29, 2010 12:47 PM CDT up reply actions
Ah. Gotcha.
"Everything has an end, except a sausage, which has two."
by Sandberg's evil twin on Apr 29, 2010 12:50 PM CDT up reply actions
Each Ted Lilly pitch contains 1.21 jigawatts of energy.
"It's Spring Training. You know how many home runs Barry Bonds hit off me? One - in Spring Training." - Big Z
Wait... what's a jigawatt??!!
"Juuuuuuussst a bit outside. He tried for the corner and missed..."
- Harry Doyle
by Rusty in Peoria on Apr 29, 2010 12:47 PM CDT up reply actions
1.21 JIGAWATTS!
1.21 jigawatts…
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by Craig in South Bend on Apr 29, 2010 12:47 PM CDT up reply actions
Please excuse the crudity of this model.
I didn’t have time to build it to scale or paint it.
"It's Spring Training. You know how many home runs Barry Bonds hit off me? One - in Spring Training." - Big Z
Good night, Future Boy!
"Juuuuuuussst a bit outside. He tried for the corner and missed..."
- Harry Doyle
by Rusty in Peoria on Apr 29, 2010 1:01 PM CDT up reply actions
or a lot of fun for Cub batters:)
Ted Lilly as we all know can control the wind
"I cherish this dream I had as a little kid to play baseball,'' Ted Lilly
by Madison Cub Fan on Apr 29, 2010 12:30 PM CDT up reply actions
Ted's an airbender?
"I don't want a massage, I want a facial!"
- Stacy King
by windycitywarrior on Apr 29, 2010 12:38 PM CDT up reply actions
Ted
is an anythingbender.
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.
by drewishdrewid on Apr 29, 2010 12:56 PM CDT up reply actions
Watch out for Mark Reynolds
I have a gut feeling he is going to hit a couple out today.
Just keep the bases empty in front of him.
If you think you've seen it all...just wait!
by CubFanSince1970 on Apr 29, 2010 12:37 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah, the phrase "Don't bet the under" comes to mind.
"Juuuuuuussst a bit outside. He tried for the corner and missed..."
- Harry Doyle
by Rusty in Peoria on Apr 29, 2010 12:38 PM CDT up reply actions
The o/u is a nice round 13
"Any player who gets the opportunity to play at Wrigley should welcome it"
Still not safe, methinks. :)
"Juuuuuuussst a bit outside. He tried for the corner and missed..."
- Harry Doyle
by Rusty in Peoria on Apr 29, 2010 12:42 PM CDT up reply actions
I see dead people.
"Juuuuuuussst a bit outside. He tried for the corner and missed..."
- Harry Doyle
by Rusty in Peoria on Apr 29, 2010 12:45 PM CDT up reply actions
On the field or in general?
"Any player who gets the opportunity to play at Wrigley should welcome it"
All the time I bet.
"Everything has an end, except a sausage, which has two."
by Sandberg's evil twin on Apr 29, 2010 12:47 PM CDT up reply actions
They want me to do things for them.
"Juuuuuuussst a bit outside. He tried for the corner and missed..."
- Harry Doyle
by Rusty in Peoria on Apr 29, 2010 12:48 PM CDT up reply actions
Nope. Cardinals fans.
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
"To [Vermont Cubs Fan], good luck, stay strong!"
-Captain Richard Phillips-
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Apr 29, 2010 12:52 PM CDT up reply actions
Watch for the reach around then.
"Everything has an end, except a sausage, which has two."
by Sandberg's evil twin on Apr 29, 2010 12:58 PM CDT up reply actions
Anyone out there have that Cards pic of grabbing bits?
"Everything has an end, except a sausage, which has two."
by Sandberg's evil twin on Apr 29, 2010 1:03 PM CDT up reply actions
From Weather.com
Wind: From the SSE at 23 mph. That’s straight out to LF.
"They come to see me strike out, hit a home run, or run into a fence. I try to accommodate them at least one way every game." - Gorman Thomas
by RiskyBusiness on Apr 29, 2010 12:43 PM CDT up reply actions
And then you throw some gusts in there...
Hoo boy!
"Juuuuuuussst a bit outside. He tried for the corner and missed..."
- Harry Doyle
by Rusty in Peoria on Apr 29, 2010 12:44 PM CDT up reply actions
"They come to see me strike out, hit a home run, or run into a fence. I try to accommodate them at least one way every game." - Gorman Thomas
by RiskyBusiness on Apr 29, 2010 12:47 PM CDT up reply actions
What Ted Lilly does before every start...
"Baseball is almost the only orderly thing in a very unorderly world. If you get three strikes, even the best lawyer in the world can't get you off." ~ Bill Veeck
Where's Cooliogirl?
You doing something worthless like trying to earn a living girl?
"Everything has an end, except a sausage, which has two."
by Sandberg's evil twin on Apr 29, 2010 12:38 PM CDT reply actions
We don't need no more stinkin' ledge jumpers
"Chicago baseball fans, who are composites of scar tissue and mortifying memories..." - George F. Will
Ummm
she isn’t…
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by Craig in South Bend on Apr 29, 2010 12:42 PM CDT up reply actions
Nope, sure isn't.
"Everything has an end, except a sausage, which has two."
by Sandberg's evil twin on Apr 29, 2010 12:47 PM CDT up reply actions
She's actually really positive
I don’t know why someone would perceive her as being a ledge jumper.
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by Craig in South Bend on Apr 29, 2010 12:50 PM CDT up reply actions
Cubs lineup...
Everyone in today’s starting lineup is hitting at or above .300…except for the two dudes in the middle. Soriano at .292 is the only one besides them. Crazy. It must change.
Scott Bora$ is satan.
by Canadian Cubs Fan on Apr 29, 2010 12:38 PM CDT reply actions
And it will.
Just not overnight.
"Juuuuuuussst a bit outside. He tried for the corner and missed..."
- Harry Doyle
by Rusty in Peoria on Apr 29, 2010 12:39 PM CDT up reply actions
a passel of young players
Passel – A large group or quantity. I learned something new today.
"They come to see me strike out, hit a home run, or run into a fence. I try to accommodate them at least one way every game." - Gorman Thomas
Word of the day calendar?
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by Craig in South Bend on Apr 29, 2010 12:41 PM CDT up reply actions
From Al's post above
an Kennedy came to the Diamondbacks in the three-way deal that sent Curtis Granderson to the Yankees and a passel of young players to Arizona and Detroit.
"They come to see me strike out, hit a home run, or run into a fence. I try to accommodate them at least one way every game." - Gorman Thomas
by RiskyBusiness on Apr 29, 2010 12:44 PM CDT up reply actions
I gotta start drinking when Al starts ejamacating me.
"Everything has an end, except a sausage, which has two."
by Sandberg's evil twin on Apr 29, 2010 12:49 PM CDT up reply actions
You should probably have a doctor do that.
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by Craig in South Bend on Apr 29, 2010 12:50 PM CDT up reply actions
That sentence almost looks perverted.
"Juuuuuuussst a bit outside. He tried for the corner and missed..."
- Harry Doyle
by Rusty in Peoria on Apr 29, 2010 12:50 PM CDT up reply actions
Guess I didn't work quite hard enough then.
"Everything has an end, except a sausage, which has two."
by Sandberg's evil twin on Apr 29, 2010 1:00 PM CDT up reply actions
TWSS
"Juuuuuuussst a bit outside. He tried for the corner and missed..."
- Harry Doyle
by Rusty in Peoria on Apr 29, 2010 1:02 PM CDT up reply actions
TWSS
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
"To [Vermont Cubs Fan], good luck, stay strong!"
-Captain Richard Phillips-
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Apr 29, 2010 1:03 PM CDT up reply actions
This picture almost looks perverted....
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 29, 2010 1:03 PM CDT up reply actions
Wow...
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by Craig in South Bend on Apr 29, 2010 1:04 PM CDT up reply actions
Just a few of Lindsey's closest friends.
"Everything has an end, except a sausage, which has two."
by Sandberg's evil twin on Apr 29, 2010 1:07 PM CDT up reply actions
Buckingham? :)
"Juuuuuuussst a bit outside. He tried for the corner and missed..."
- Harry Doyle
by Rusty in Peoria on Apr 29, 2010 1:08 PM CDT up reply actions
That is poor billiard's ettiquette (spelling?)
unless you’re looking for a hook up
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by Craig in South Bend on Apr 29, 2010 1:09 PM CDT up reply actions
Beach Blanket Bingo.
Or something.
"Juuuuuuussst a bit outside. He tried for the corner and missed..."
- Harry Doyle
by Rusty in Peoria on Apr 29, 2010 1:07 PM CDT up reply actions
...
"A waist is a terrible thing to mind." - Terry 'Fat Tub of Goo' Forster
@Twitter as @brommmietze
It took me a while to see that this pic was really dirty.
"I don't want a massage, I want a facial!"
- Stacy King
by windycitywarrior on Apr 29, 2010 1:10 PM CDT up reply actions
Lets hope
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by Craig in South Bend on Apr 29, 2010 12:46 PM CDT up reply actions
At bat? Probably
In the OF?…
"I don't want a massage, I want a facial!"
- Stacy King
by windycitywarrior on Apr 29, 2010 12:46 PM CDT up reply actions
Against a "rookie" right-hander...
I’d hedge my bets.
"Juuuuuuussst a bit outside. He tried for the corner and missed..."
- Harry Doyle
by Rusty in Peoria on Apr 29, 2010 12:46 PM CDT up reply actions
Which picture?
"A waist is a terrible thing to mind." - Terry 'Fat Tub of Goo' Forster
@Twitter as @brommmietze
Well, Lilly's pitching today, and we're playing the D'bags...
It’s an animated GIF. That’s as much help as I’m going to give you.
Follow me on Twitter: @brandonrifkin
me too
That would go on the list of things that won’t make me happy
"I cherish this dream I had as a little kid to play baseball,'' Ted Lilly
by Madison Cub Fan on Apr 29, 2010 12:50 PM CDT up reply actions
...
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 29, 2010 12:51 PM CDT up reply actions
It's a gift.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 29, 2010 12:53 PM CDT up reply actions
Or a curse.
"Juuuuuuussst a bit outside. He tried for the corner and missed..."
- Harry Doyle
by Rusty in Peoria on Apr 29, 2010 12:55 PM CDT up reply actions
...
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 29, 2010 12:58 PM CDT up reply actions
Things that make me happy
1) day game
2) Ted Lilly pitching
3) Geo being a hot hitter
4) Turning in our apartment application
"I cherish this dream I had as a little kid to play baseball,'' Ted Lilly
by Madison Cub Fan on Apr 29, 2010 12:49 PM CDT reply actions
Just turned on the MLB network and guess what I see
“Lowlights” from Game 5, 1984 NLCS. Among “great” playoff game highlights. Not for me!!!!
Grrrrr
poor us
But we do have WGN TV in high def!
"Wait, are you saying I'm a sunshine-pumping, koolaid-drinking, Soriano-loving, rainbow-rising, unicorn-riding, double-clutching, Sweet Lou-backing, Hendry-supporting, hey hey whaddya saying, Cubs are going all the waying, glass is overflowing, Rothschild is all-knowing, Cubs fan? - ballhawk
Oh ya well Directv is getting WGN in HD soon so ha
"Women...you can't live without them, and they can't pee standing up." Rube Baker
I forgot Fully Krausened was returning to the Friendly Confines.
As Mr. Burns would say, “Exxxxxxxxcccccccccccccccellent.”
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
by Bill Potter on Apr 29, 2010 12:54 PM CDT up reply actions
Anyone Latinos going to protest?
Favre-enfreude
The thrill of seeing an epic Brett Favre fail. Derived from schadenfreude - satisfaction or pleasure felt at someone else's misfortune.
oh goodness.
sorry, I’ll check my brain at the door. It was more a reference to a current event than politics anyway..sorry to offend
Favre-enfreude
The thrill of seeing an epic Brett Favre fail. Derived from schadenfreude - satisfaction or pleasure felt at someone else's misfortune.
No worries
Its a hot button issue right now, and It sometimes little comments, no matter how small can turn into a forest fire.
Lets just enjoy the game :)
by Galvan316 on Apr 29, 2010 12:59 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
and afterward let's all go out and oppress the disadvantaged!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 29, 2010 1:01 PM CDT up reply actions
Does your ass feel hot SWL?
"Everything has an end, except a sausage, which has two."
by Sandberg's evil twin on Apr 29, 2010 1:14 PM CDT up reply actions
Woah
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by Craig in South Bend on Apr 29, 2010 1:15 PM CDT up reply actions
Guessing if they are...
They won’t be here 20 minutes before game time
"I cherish this dream I had as a little kid to play baseball,'' Ted Lilly
by Madison Cub Fan on Apr 29, 2010 12:56 PM CDT up reply actions
Per Ballhawk Tweet:
Ballhawk_Ken saw protest up close right under marquee. Hispanic anti-AZ crowd on one side and 1 black guy w/ US flag on other. About 30 ft apart at first
"Any player who gets the opportunity to play at Wrigley should welcome it"
Interesting. Serves AZ right.
"Everything has an end, except a sausage, which has two."
by Sandberg's evil twin on Apr 29, 2010 1:11 PM CDT up reply actions
facepalm
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 29, 2010 1:12 PM CDT up reply actions
Facepalm is probably the best place to leave this
and move on.
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by Craig in South Bend on Apr 29, 2010 1:13 PM CDT up reply actions
Follow up
Ballhawk_Ken then the anti-AZ crowd rushed Old Glory. No violence – just lots of in-yer-face yelling. Plenty of police on hand to keep it cool.
"Any player who gets the opportunity to play at Wrigley should welcome it"
Probably still better than Illinois Nazis
I hate Illinois Nazis
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by Craig in South Bend on Apr 29, 2010 1:18 PM CDT up reply actions
TRL IV is rooting for Dad too...
"Why people, who have not committed any punishable offense, listen to Country and Western music is absolutely beyond me" - John Cleese
Wow.
What won’t people do with Photoshop next?
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
"To [Vermont Cubs Fan], good luck, stay strong!"
-Captain Richard Phillips-
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Apr 29, 2010 1:02 PM CDT up reply actions
I beg you
don’t get specific.
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.
by drewishdrewid on Apr 29, 2010 1:02 PM CDT up reply actions
I wasn't.
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
"To [Vermont Cubs Fan], good luck, stay strong!"
-Captain Richard Phillips-
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Apr 29, 2010 1:04 PM CDT up reply actions
It can only lead to dogs and cats living together.
"Everything has an end, except a sausage, which has two."
by Sandberg's evil twin on Apr 29, 2010 1:10 PM CDT up reply actions
...
"A waist is a terrible thing to mind." - Terry 'Fat Tub of Goo' Forster
@Twitter as @brommmietze
you Sir...
Are twisted… I like it…
"Why people, who have not committed any punishable offense, listen to Country and Western music is absolutely beyond me" - John Cleese
twss
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 29, 2010 1:12 PM CDT up reply actions
wow..that took even less time than I imagined.
"Everything has an end, except a sausage, which has two."
by Sandberg's evil twin on Apr 29, 2010 1:12 PM CDT up reply actions
twss
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 29, 2010 1:12 PM CDT up reply actions
Disappointedly.
"Juuuuuuussst a bit outside. He tried for the corner and missed..."
- Harry Doyle
by Rusty in Peoria on Apr 29, 2010 1:13 PM CDT up reply actions
Since you posted that, I had to post this.
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
"To [Vermont Cubs Fan], good luck, stay strong!"
-Captain Richard Phillips-
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Apr 29, 2010 1:14 PM CDT up reply actions
I'd like to see THAT on an Aflac commercial.
"Juuuuuuussst a bit outside. He tried for the corner and missed..."
- Harry Doyle
by Rusty in Peoria on Apr 29, 2010 1:15 PM CDT up reply actions
It would be much better than the duck they currently have.
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
"To [Vermont Cubs Fan], good luck, stay strong!"
-Captain Richard Phillips-
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Apr 29, 2010 1:17 PM CDT up reply actions
Hmm...how about Eva Mendes and Megan Fox?
"Everything has an end, except a sausage, which has two."
by Sandberg's evil twin on Apr 29, 2010 1:17 PM CDT up reply actions
Rimshot
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by Craig in South Bend on Apr 29, 2010 1:10 PM CDT up reply actions
I predict with the gale force wind to left, the winning score will be above 10 runs.
And, with Theodore Roosevelt Lilly on the mound, the winning team will be a certain team from the city of Chicago, home to the god known as Ditkaaaa!
"Everything has an end, except a sausage, which has two."
by Sandberg's evil twin on Apr 29, 2010 1:10 PM CDT reply actions
JUMP
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Ramirez
I really hope Aramis Ramirez starts connecting w/ the ball. Today would be a good day to start! He just does not seem to see the ball well, I’ve seen him swing at a few that I’ve never seen his calliaber do. I’m rooting for Ramirez today!!
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