Bullpen Usage, And More: Cubs vs. Diamondbacks Preview, Sunday 5/2, 1:20 CT
by Al Yellon on May 2, 2010 11:00 AM CDT
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There was some criticism here yesterday of the usage of Sean Marshall, who threw two innings of hitless relief (with one walk).
I swear, no one is ever satisfied. Last year people were bitching and complaining because Lou used Marshall, who has been a starting pitcher in the past, as a LOOGY. Now you're complaining because he threw two effective innings? Marshall threw 38 pitches yesterday -- a little high for two innings, but not outrageously so. He obviously won't throw today except in an emergency, but since the Cubs have the day off tomorrow and don't play again after today until Tuesday evening, he should be ready to go then.
We should be more concerned about Carlos Marmol, who threw an alarmingly high 35 pitches in his one inning yesterday, at least twice as many as a typical closer would throw in a good appearance. If there's anyone in the pen who might not be available today, it's Marmol. However, Justin Berg, James Russell, John Grabow and Carlos Zambrano did not appear in yesterday's game and should be ready to go today.
So let's hope for a blowout win where the bullpen doesn't get overextended... or maybe you'll see Z get a save opportunity this afternoon.
Oh, and one more thing. No waves today. Or ever again.
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Edwin Jackson's only career start (and appearance) vs. the Cubs was June 23, 2009, when he was with the Tigers. He threw seven innings and allowed two runs; the Cubs lost when Kevin Gregg blew a save. Nuff said about that. Xavier Nady is 4-for-7 lifetime (two doubles) vs. Jackson, so maybe he'll get a start today. Jackson's first four starts this year were decent-to-good, but then he got absolutely pounded (10 earned runs in 2.1 innings) by the Rockies in his last start.
Tom Gorzelanny has thrown pretty well this year (2.45 ERA, 1.045 WHIP, 189 ERA+) but is 0-3 to show for it. He got hit hard by the Diamondbacks last October 2 at Wrigley Field, giving up a HR to Chris Young. Other than that, Justin Upton (4-for-8) and Stephen Drew (5-for-12) have hit him pretty well.
Today's game is again on WGN and 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 CDT, and the overflows will post at 2:15, 3:15 and 4 pm CDT.
Discuss amongst yourselves.
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Sori is a new man.
"I'm not much of a chemistry guy, you know. Chemistry to me is a pinch-hit double with the bases loaded"--Jim Frey, Chicago Tribune, 1985.
Here's what Sori said yesterday...a la Muscat:
“That’s what I want to be is working hard to make the fans happy,” Soriano said. “They deserve it. They support the team every day. That’s what I want to do is play hard.”
Here: http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100501&content_id=9716232&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb
"I'm not much of a chemistry guy, you know. Chemistry to me is a pinch-hit double with the bases loaded"--Jim Frey, Chicago Tribune, 1985.
by zevkalman on May 2, 2010 11:04 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
He's always had that kind of mentality...
That’s why I would never boo the guy. I knew that he wanted to succeed and that it’s not like he was wanting to fail….he was just being a bit of a bonehead (i.e. dropped fly balls, not going hard all the time)….but I sure am happy for him now. I’m glad he’s turning his (and maybe the Cubs’) season around…and maybe his career around
A-well-a Byrd, Byrd, Byrd, well the Byrd is the word.
by mikegncb34 on May 2, 2010 11:40 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
i wish every Cub fan read that comment
and stopped the booing garbage
JMHO
Unofficial Self Appointed President of the Castro Blocker Fan Club
by Cubbie-Tim on May 2, 2010 11:43 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
I think the booing may have actually helped him.
Sure seems like he took it to heart and is trying his best to improve.
"And away we go..."-Pat Hughes
I think it was when Lou called him out for not hustling in New York...
then got Sori pissed, and as a college athlete, I know that you ALWAYS play better when you are pissed
A-well-a Byrd, Byrd, Byrd, well the Byrd is the word.
Love Sori's comment
I’ve been almost as hard on Sori as BLou, so reading about his commitment to play hard has made me think twice about ragging on him. But I still think a lighter bat will help extend his career.
Sittin' on the ledge and sippin' Kool-Aid...
The Wave may SEEM harmless...
… but its a slippery slope. What starts as the wave ends with these guys throwing out the first pitch, singing the 7th inning stretch, remixing “Go Cubs Go”, and ending each inning with a rousing version of their greatest hit.
Dum spiro spero... | Follow me on twitter or else: @andrewjstone.
Well, that is, well, it is sort of....
Oh, never mind.
"I'm not much of a chemistry guy, you know. Chemistry to me is a pinch-hit double with the bases loaded"--Jim Frey, Chicago Tribune, 1985.
The Indian almost kicked my ass once.
Long story short, he was pissed that my band played “In the Navy” when we opened for them. One of the biggest a-holes I ever met.
Is your band on MySpace?
Is your In The Navy cover available for download?
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by AndrewJStone on May 2, 2010 11:08 AM CDT up reply actions
No dude. This happened in 2000 and we learned that song just for that show.
We didn’t think it’d piss him off. He’s the only original member still doing shows under the same name.
Wait... this happened in 2000?
I had visions of this going down in in the early 80’s, when there was some chance they were taken seriously by somebody somewhere.
Hilarious. You should have let him hit you. “I got jacked by the Indian from the Village People”… a story for the ages.
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by AndrewJStone on May 2, 2010 11:22 AM CDT up reply actions
I played in some rough places
If one of the bands I was in got confronted by a guy like that, he would have woke up in the dumpster. I am glad I mellowed out. :)
"I lof to hit de home ron!"
Wait a minute... You opened for a band 20 years after it was popular
and decided to play one of their two or three lousy hit songs before they got on the stage? And then you were surprised one of them got mad? You had just decreased their catalogue of known songs by 33%. And you no doubt played it better than they did.
Funny story but I also get why the jerk was mad. And that is the first and final time I hope to ever defend the Village People in any way.
Yeah,
big, popular, national acts seldom toured in Iowa. Most of the bands we opened for were of the hilarious type, e.g Vanilla Ice, Tone-Loc, Corey Feldman, KC and the Sunshine Band.
Vanilla Ice was actually super nice. The nicest were Vertical Horizon and Colin Hay from Men at Work.
You need to put up a fanpost about your experiences with Corey Feldman.
Please. :-)
"I'm not much of a chemistry guy, you know. Chemistry to me is a pinch-hit double with the bases loaded"--Jim Frey, Chicago Tribune, 1985.
Where abouts were these concerts?
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by AndrewJStone on May 2, 2010 12:02 PM CDT up reply actions
Totally unrelated...
… i just had an onslaught of creativity and was able to plan my Halloween costumes for this year through November 2015!
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by AndrewJStone on May 2, 2010 11:08 AM CDT up reply actions
The Village People doing that would make the worst moment to check your package.
"Everything has an end, except a sausage, which has two."
by Sandberg's evil twin on May 2, 2010 11:50 AM CDT up reply actions
Photo Caption:
“Objects In This Photo Are Better Than They Appear.”
"One of the things I like about baseball is that between innings you can go to the restroom.'' ~Manny Acta.
I heard the tail end of an interview with him on WGN yesterday before the game.
He sounds like the nicest person too. Anyone else hear that interview? I’m trying to find out the name of the show. They said they were going to do Billy Williams next week and I want to make sure not to miss it, but I don’t know what time it starts or the name of the show.
"And away we go..."-Pat Hughes
The only thing I want to see waving today at Wrigley is that W flag.
"And away we go..."-Pat Hughes
by katie casey on May 2, 2010 11:10 AM CDT reply actions 11 recs
Rec'd
"Chicago baseball fans, who are composites of scar tissue and mortifying memories..." - George F. Will
Avatar provided courtesy of AndrewJStone.
Green'd.
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by AndrewJStone on May 2, 2010 11:22 AM CDT up reply actions
This also applies to those people
who are on cell phones behind home plate. Yeah, you’re on TV. Whoopee. So was Jon Gossellin.
"One of the things I like about baseball is that between innings you can go to the restroom.'' ~Manny Acta.
by Goodie1969 on May 2, 2010 11:17 AM CDT up reply actions 5 recs
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I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on May 2, 2010 11:18 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Rec'd.
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by AndrewJStone on May 2, 2010 11:23 AM CDT up reply actions
Great point.
Len and Bob were talking about the cell phones the other day…Bob said it should be a “No Cell Zone”…I think most any die hard fan would agree with that. It’s always irritating to try to watch the game and have some idiot wanting attention talking to her “best bud” about what sheila said or look at me …I might get on the TV!
"Everything has an end, except a sausage, which has two."
by Sandberg's evil twin on May 2, 2010 11:54 AM CDT up reply actions
can we wave good bye to the team bus?
Unofficial Self Appointed President of the Castro Blocker Fan Club
Only if we all do it at once
"Everything has an end, except a sausage, which has two."
by Sandberg's evil twin on May 2, 2010 11:58 AM CDT up reply actions
does crowd surfing count as a wave?
Unofficial Self Appointed President of the Castro Blocker Fan Club
besides Marmol..I think Marshall is the next best in our pen...
With a short lead like that late in the game we need our best pitchers in..
by BadDecisions on May 2, 2010 11:13 AM CDT up reply actions
I also had no problem with Marshall being used for 2 yesterday.
Marshall was pitching well and hadn’t had a significant amount of work for a while. He did get stretched out this spring so his arm should be able to handle it especially if he doesn’t need to be used today and can rest until Tuesday. In general people bitch just to hear themselves talk…or type as the case may be. I don’t take much stock in it, but I greatly appreciate Al taking people to task for being dumb as that’s his job here and it’s fun to read!
I didn't see anything about it in the game threads.
I’m assuming someone had a complaint in the post-game recap? In any case, I was fine with 2 out of Marshall, especially since so many people have wanted to see that all along.
"Juuuuuuussst a bit outside. He tried for the corner and missed..."
- Harry Doyle
by Rusty in Peoria on May 2, 2010 1:10 PM CDT up reply actions
I had no problem with using Marshall for two innings yesterday
I’m not sure about using him for two innings all the time, however. Marshall and Z can’t be the only guys you can use when you have the lead. Guys like Grabow, in particular, need to step up.
by Not Bruce Froemming on May 2, 2010 3:02 PM CDT up reply actions
Just win today adn make it 3 in a row.
This is only the beginning....Lou Pinella end of '07 season and Chicago Transit Authority (the band when they were really good).
And I'll probably miss this game, too
Even though I’ll have WGN America a click of the remote away. “You were in Chicago so long and I stuff done around the house…”
"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
by Clutch16 on May 2, 2010 11:12 AM CDT via mobile reply actions
*I need stuff
"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
by Clutch16 on May 2, 2010 11:13 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Damned if you do, damned if you don't.
What exactly is wrong with Marshall pitching two innings? The team needed it, and like you said they won. Who cares?! Give him a rest today and call it a weekend.
Caption: “What fan has the gaul to be me…Derrek Lee?”
''I'm really not a Facebook or Twitter guy. I'm a prime rib and baked potato guy.'' - Sweet Lou
caption fail: "boo me"
''I'm really not a Facebook or Twitter guy. I'm a prime rib and baked potato guy.'' - Sweet Lou
Exactly
Sean is long reliever. Silva was toast and we needed someone to pitch who could keep the game close. That’s Marshall’s job and the proper use of a long reliever. Anyone complaining about that can go pound sand.
"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
by Clutch16 on May 2, 2010 11:16 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions 10 recs
As Lou's #1 critic
I have NO IDEA why anyone would criticize the use of Marshall yesterday.
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
Me either Jim
by Doggie Stalker on May 2, 2010 11:28 AM CDT up reply actions
Well said, Clutch
"Everything has an end, except a sausage, which has two."
by Sandberg's evil twin on May 2, 2010 11:47 AM CDT up reply actions
Mad about Marshall's two innings? Have we learned nothing from Jim Frey
refusing to bring in Steve Trout in game 5 vs. San Diego because he was being saved for the World Series? Or Lou pulling Z in Arizona to keep him strong for his next outing which, in fact, came 6 months later? Win the game that’s in front of you, you never know what tomorrow will bring.
by the nth on May 2, 2010 11:54 AM CDT up reply actions 5 recs
Absolutely true about Jim Frey
Bowa and Dernier also thought Sutcliffe should’ve started Game 4 in San Diego so they could go for the kill and win the pennant.
Sittin' on the ledge and sippin' Kool-Aid...
it is also very easy for us fans to second guess everything
when we are not the ones who are on the chopping block, nor in the dugout making these moves. I would love to see how different people would act if they were in that situation and had to answer to their choices to make “x” move
Unofficial Self Appointed President of the Castro Blocker Fan Club
Go Cubs Go!
Let’s get some real momentum going here.
"I lof to hit de home ron!"
I'm with you!
They have a ton of momentum going right now that they need to keep rolling today and carry right into Pittsburgh. I’m hoping for a huge May!
It doesn't matter really...
There are some fans out there and in BCB that no matter what Lou or Hendry does they will have a reason to bitch and moan.
"Why people, who have not committed any punishable offense, listen to Country and Western music is absolutely beyond me" - John Cleese
You do realize that you, yourself, have essentially just done what you are complaining about
right?
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on May 2, 2010 11:25 AM CDT up reply actions
How so?
This was not a complaint about Lou or Hendry, it was a comment about how some will be unhappy with them no matter what they do.
"Why people, who have not committed any punishable offense, listen to Country and Western music is absolutely beyond me" - John Cleese
It's hard to judge tone here sometimes.
Sounded like you could have been bitching and moaning about people bitching and moaning.
"And away we go..."-Pat Hughes
No...
Hell… I’ve bitched and moaned about some things that Lou or Hendry has done, but I can’t remember ever calling for either to be fired, drawn and quartered, burned at the stake or any of the other insane ramblings that have come out.
There is a reason Lou is the Manager and I’m not… I’m a Computer Programmer / Web Designer not a major league manager. I never played the game, I’m just a fan…
Yes… there are some things that have been and will be done where I scratch my head and think… “Really… you thought that was a good idea…?” or things separating Lee and Rami in the order til they pick it up like some have suggested, but I can’t remember being a ranting, frothing at the mouth mess like a few can be.
Personally, I would like to see Lou stay and be the manager when we do win the big one… I think it would be a great way for him to go out.
Who ever is the manager when we win the big one will have this city and the cubs fans in the palm of his hand…
"Why people, who have not committed any punishable offense, listen to Country and Western music is absolutely beyond me" - John Cleese
I like Lou too....but I want that manager to be Ryno when we win it ;)
A-well-a Byrd, Byrd, Byrd, well the Byrd is the word.
How about a compromise...
Lou wins the first one and then Ryno can pull off the back to back WS wins…?
"Why people, who have not committed any punishable offense, listen to Country and Western music is absolutely beyond me" - John Cleese
Just as long as we win it.....deep down, I don't care who manages the team
as long as we win it
A-well-a Byrd, Byrd, Byrd, well the Byrd is the word.
Agreed...
"Why people, who have not committed any punishable offense, listen to Country and Western music is absolutely beyond me" - John Cleese
Man, I don't care if a voice speaking from the skull of Charlie Grimm
sitting by the Gatorade cooler is giving direction, let’s just see the Cubs get to the DANCE ..
Blue mountains high .. Blue valleys low
I don't know which way we shall go ..
One summer dream .. one summer dream ..
coda
ELO, 1975
I like that scenario better because that means it could be THIS year.
"And away we go..."-Pat Hughes
I agree with this on most points.
My only real complaint with Lou is his obsession for awhile with getting left handed hitters that contributed to us getting Milton Bradley and other busts like Aaron Miles. Which is to say my only complaint with Lou is his shaky selection of players for the team.
"Everything has an end, except a sausage, which has two."
by Sandberg's evil twin on May 2, 2010 12:00 PM CDT up reply actions
In their defense...
I knew and we all knew that MB was a problem child, but like JH and a lot of others we had hope that his “New Leaf” was the real deal, not just more smoke and mirrors from a certifiable head case…
I didn’t work out that way…
Now Miles… That was definitely a "Really… you thought that was a good idea…?" situation…
and really Silva was one of those where I expected a big steaming bowl of fail was getting dumped on us and we’d end up eating his contract, but so far it’s worked out pretty damned well.
Some keep harping He’s going to regress and go back to being a big bag-o-suck, but I would like to think that maybe just maybe, Larry Rothchild has done him some good.
Larry Rothchild is another one who has gotten reamed a lot about the relief pitching. It seems that they conveniently fail to remember he doesn’t just coach the relievers, but also the starters who have been some of the best in the league consistently over the last few years.
As much as I like Samardja’s nickname, I’m not sure he has much more than average stuff…
Each player, be it a pitcher or hitter has a certain amount of talent and skills and the coaches can only try and get them to that maximum performance level based on those skills. Face it… Miles had never been more than an average player and was never going to become more than an average player.
"Why people, who have not committed any punishable offense, listen to Country and Western music is absolutely beyond me" - John Cleese
Miles had never been more than an average player and was never going to become more than an average player.
Tell that to this guy.
"One of the things I like about baseball is that between innings you can go to the restroom.'' ~Manny Acta.
He's a Cards fan... you want common sense?
"Why people, who have not committed any punishable offense, listen to Country and Western music is absolutely beyond me" - John Cleese
You are complimenting Shark when you say he has average stuff.
That guy is about as mediocre as they come. Maybe less than mediocre.
A-well-a Byrd, Byrd, Byrd, well the Byrd is the word.
Hey-I didn't say you were bitching and moaning.
I was just explaining how I can see how Shanghai could have interpreted your comment that way.
"And away we go..."-Pat Hughes
I didn't think you were... no blood no foul... lol...
"Why people, who have not committed any punishable offense, listen to Country and Western music is absolutely beyond me" - John Cleese
My thoughts exactly
I’ve played and coached baseball but I’m a professional musician, not a professional baseball coach/player. Furthermore, I suspect that we only have hints of what’s going on behind the scenes everywhere but on the field.
Numbers may not lie, but they don’t tell the whole truth (and nothing but the truth), either. -- Doug Glanville
Dude, no wonder you're so good at those Photoshop'd Milton images!
Sittin' on the ledge and sippin' Kool-Aid...
Actually in the next month or so
I’ll be testing for the Adobe certs for Flash, Dreamweaver and Illustrator. I’ve been learning PS solo for about 5 years…
It’s amazing what you can learn from web tutorials…
"Why people, who have not committed any punishable offense, listen to Country and Western music is absolutely beyond me" - John Cleese
I don't think you were bitching and moaning....
what you said is the truth
A-well-a Byrd, Byrd, Byrd, well the Byrd is the word.
Agree completely
"Everything has an end, except a sausage, which has two."
by Sandberg's evil twin on May 2, 2010 11:48 AM CDT up reply actions
they even post in double talk to allow themselves
to complain about each angle, literally
Unofficial Self Appointed President of the Castro Blocker Fan Club
At this point, I'll take any win blow out or not.
United we stand and united we'll fall......down on our knees the day we win it all!
You've seen the lineup, right?
Tracy gets the start:
Theriot6/Fukudome9/DLee3/Byrd8/Tracy5/Soriano7/Fontenot4/Soto2/Gorzelanny1
Well, he did at least single yesterday
Surprised to see him at 5th though…
A-well-a Byrd, Byrd, Byrd, well the Byrd is the word.
I am too.
Lou wouldn’t play him for awhile, now he’s got Tracy fairly high in the order. I hope he knows something about the matchup of said Tracy and the pitcher I don’t.
Glad to see Rami getting a rest. Even though Lee shows signs like yesterday of getting out of his slump he could use one as well. Lee is hard to sit, but Lou should force him to a day or two…Lee always seems to have lingering ailments like most players that play so much.
"Everything has an end, except a sausage, which has two."
by Sandberg's evil twin on May 2, 2010 12:04 PM CDT up reply actions
RLRRLRLR
It’s what Lou does…
Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team
by carmen_fanzone on May 2, 2010 12:52 PM CDT up reply actions
Perhaps at 5th........
Because Soriano is hitting 6th, therefore they’ll be more apt to pitch to Tracy given Sori’s hot start?
No A-ram. Hmm....
"I'm not much of a chemistry guy, you know. Chemistry to me is a pinch-hit double with the bases loaded"--Jim Frey, Chicago Tribune, 1985.
Good
He needs a rest.
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by Craig in South Bend on May 2, 2010 12:04 PM CDT up reply actions
Also Chad Tracy may have some deep resentment to the Snakes.
Give him a chance for revenge.
"I'm not much of a chemistry guy, you know. Chemistry to me is a pinch-hit double with the bases loaded"--Jim Frey, Chicago Tribune, 1985.
That sounds logical, I sure remember Rami going off against the Pirates.
Then again everyone does…still, it does work sometimes.
"Everything has an end, except a sausage, which has two."
by Sandberg's evil twin on May 2, 2010 12:08 PM CDT up reply actions
He needs a day or two off.
"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." -- Alvin Dark
I like your quote from Alvin Dark!
Where did you find it?
Wow, 5th in the lineup? That's surprising.
"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." -- Alvin Dark
Wait
There were people complaining about Marshall yesterday? WTF and FTP.
www.facebook.com/craighudak
by Craig in South Bend on May 2, 2010 12:01 PM CDT reply actions
A-well-a Byrd, Byrd, Byrd, well the Byrd is the word.
by mikegncb34 on May 2, 2010 12:02 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
What does Sonic have to do with anything?
www.facebook.com/craighudak
by Craig in South Bend on May 2, 2010 12:04 PM CDT up reply actions
Aww come on, he's blue and has an appropriate message.
"Everything has an end, except a sausage, which has two."
by Sandberg's evil twin on May 2, 2010 12:05 PM CDT up reply actions
It's just a little graphic I found lol....the message is the important part
A-well-a Byrd, Byrd, Byrd, well the Byrd is the word.
My sentiments exactly.
"I'm not much of a chemistry guy, you know. Chemistry to me is a pinch-hit double with the bases loaded"--Jim Frey, Chicago Tribune, 1985.
I can't really hate the Diamondbacks
but if Braun or Counsell ever plays them, then that opinion may change.
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by Craig in South Bend on May 2, 2010 12:08 PM CDT up reply actions
I remember the Cubs stunk up the joint, Z was pulled early, and Lilly threw down his glove
Why would I hate the Diamondbacks for the Cubs sucking? They did what any team would do in their position. They won. It’s not like they stole the series away from the Cubs or anything.
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by Craig in South Bend on May 2, 2010 12:11 PM CDT up reply actions
And remember every series in Phoenix for the last decade?
The Cubs’ record must be 4-38 or something like that..
I remember in 2003 the Cubs won two of three in Phoenix
but usually, they don’t play well there.
by Not Bruce Froemming on May 2, 2010 3:05 PM CDT up reply actions
The Cubs pissed that series away...
Diamondbacks just played solid baseball.
Today, I hate the Diamondbacks…they are playing the Cubs.
Normally, I don’t hate the D’Backs, hell, I don’t even hate the White Sox. I don’t like the White Sox or majority of their fan base, but I only hate the White Sox 6 games out of the year…after that, I could care less. However…
I hate the Cardinals…they affect the Cubs on a daily basis.
A-well-a Byrd, Byrd, Byrd, well the Byrd is the word.
They're an easy team to hate.
Besides the fact that their fanbase has a particular dislike for Cubs fans. Check out some of the stuff they said about Wrigley Field and Cubs fans in azsnakepit.
"I'm not much of a chemistry guy, you know. Chemistry to me is a pinch-hit double with the bases loaded"--Jim Frey, Chicago Tribune, 1985.
The funniest part of azsnakepit was their comment about Cubs fans
being unemployed losers and fat. One commented that the reason why Cubs pitchers were so fat was so they could look like their fanbase.
Check some of it here: http://www.azsnakepit.com/2010/5/1/1453789/gameday-thread-24-5-1-vs-cubs#storyjump
"I'm not much of a chemistry guy, you know. Chemistry to me is a pinch-hit double with the bases loaded"--Jim Frey, Chicago Tribune, 1985.
Does that make you conflicted with Brenly broadcasting?
I agree with you about the Dbags, after our playoffs with them, we owe ’em.
"Everything has an end, except a sausage, which has two."
by Sandberg's evil twin on May 2, 2010 12:09 PM CDT up reply actions
I don't listen to Brenly.
I turn down the volume and listen to Pat Hughes.
Oh and if I finally ever catch a foul ball, I’m keeping it. :) J/K It’s not likely to happen because 1) I’d duck if one was coming my way and 2) I sit too high up in the upper deck for it to be a possiblilty.
"And away we go..."-Pat Hughes
Hmm interesting.
I do like Pat Hughes better, but I like Len and Bob. Still hate the Dbags though.
"Everything has an end, except a sausage, which has two."
by Sandberg's evil twin on May 2, 2010 12:33 PM CDT up reply actions
Don't get me wrong.
I don’t dislike Len and Bob. I just prefer radio broadcasts. I love the descriptions of the chimney brick red uniforms, etc.
"And away we go..."-Pat Hughes
Pat Hughes is a master.
But I too have no problem with Len and Bob.
Sure does beat that bonehead Hawk Harrelson that “broadcasts” White Sox games. He is awful.
A-well-a Byrd, Byrd, Byrd, well the Byrd is the word.
Well played good lady.
"Everything has an end, except a sausage, which has two."
by Sandberg's evil twin on May 2, 2010 12:52 PM CDT up reply actions
I mostly just hate their stadium.
"One of the things I like about baseball is that between innings you can go to the restroom.'' ~Manny Acta.
The only good snake ...
Blue mountains high .. Blue valleys low
I don't know which way we shall go ..
One summer dream .. one summer dream ..
coda
ELO, 1975
Is his name Jake?
"Everything has an end, except a sausage, which has two."
by Sandberg's evil twin on May 2, 2010 12:54 PM CDT up reply actions
the name's PLISSKEN
Blue mountains high .. Blue valleys low
I don't know which way we shall go ..
One summer dream .. one summer dream ..
coda
ELO, 1975
thats just not fair
Andre feared the snake, since we know nothing is fake in WWE (WWF) right?
Unofficial Self Appointed President of the Castro Blocker Fan Club
Andre say I fear the snake
Hey why doncha give me a BREAK ..
Blue mountains high .. Blue valleys low
I don't know which way we shall go ..
One summer dream .. one summer dream ..
coda
ELO, 1975
What happened to Jake Plummer?
"Everything has an end, except a sausage, which has two."
by Sandberg's evil twin on May 2, 2010 1:13 PM CDT up reply actions
and most anyone else named jake lol
Unofficial Self Appointed President of the Castro Blocker Fan Club
Only if you give me something to TAKE
Blue mountains high .. Blue valleys low
I don't know which way we shall go ..
One summer dream .. one summer dream ..
coda
ELO, 1975
"Whose footsteps are these?"
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by Craig in South Bend on May 2, 2010 1:13 PM CDT up reply actions
why idid you post a picture of name redacted
I love Marian Hossa and Patrick Kane in totally manly ways. Kinda.
by jesus christos on May 2, 2010 1:21 PM CDT up reply actions
Let's get the Series win today!
BTW, What? No waves? Gosh…
PS: Lou is on the radio now!
"A waist is a terrible thing to mind." - Terry 'Fat Tub of Goo' Forster
Fairly good, I think. I haven't seen any other scores yet, and the judging process takes about 6 weeks.
My claimed score is 33,285 (ODX is 671km) which is pretty good, but nothing unusual for type of equipment, set up and location we have.
"A waist is a terrible thing to mind." - Terry 'Fat Tub of Goo' Forster
Hiya eths.
Gruss Gott, it’s always nice to see a friendly face here.
"Everything has an end, except a sausage, which has two."
by Sandberg's evil twin on May 2, 2010 1:15 PM CDT up reply actions
The Wave is a manifestation of the end of days
It’s only a matter of time, I fear, before the world is infected with this pestilence .. including Wrigley
Blue mountains high .. Blue valleys low
I don't know which way we shall go ..
One summer dream .. one summer dream ..
coda
ELO, 1975
i am surprised no one
has tried to explain how teams who fans do the wave have won “x” WS to date
Unofficial Self Appointed President of the Castro Blocker Fan Club
If these were the 1980s, I'd fear the same.
But I’m confident the wave is a thing of the past, and underdeveloped societies.
It makes me feel even better when he's pitching against us.
"Everything has an end, except a sausage, which has two."
by Sandberg's evil twin on May 2, 2010 1:08 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm following the Twins game on their SBN site.
If you thought we were negative here, just go take a gander over there. You’d think they’re 3-22 and completely screwed for the rest of the year.
What about trying Sori at 5,
or move byrd and sori up, and put tracy lower? Putting one .100 hitter in the 5 spot to replace another .100 hitter doesn’t seem to make sense
but he bats lefty!
I love Marian Hossa and Patrick Kane in totally manly ways. Kinda.
by jesus christos on May 2, 2010 1:08 PM CDT up reply actions
Lou sez this would mess up the space time continuim.
"Everything has an end, except a sausage, which has two."
by Sandberg's evil twin on May 2, 2010 1:09 PM CDT up reply actions
and Lou would get confused
which is far more important than that
I guess I'm just a worrier, that's why my friends call me whiskers
Meh...some days you're the windshield, some days you're the bug.
"Everything has an end, except a sausage, which has two."
by Sandberg's evil twin on May 2, 2010 1:13 PM CDT up reply actions
Do it when they play the Phillies
Then you could call it “The Philadelphia Experiment”.
Sittin' on the ledge and sippin' Kool-Aid...
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