Cubs Take Series From Rangers; Blackhawks Take Series From Sharks, Go To Stanley Cup Final
by Al Yellon on May 23, 2010 5:37 PM CDT
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PrintARLINGTON, Texas -- What a day for Cubs and Blackhawks fans!
First, congratulations to the Blackhawks on reaching the Stanley Cup finals for the first time in 18 years -- and this time, they should be the favorite to win. Outstanding play by the Hawks in coming from behind today.
Meanwhile, the Cubs roared out to a 4-0 first-inning lead against the Rangers and had to get outstanding relief work from Sean Marshall and Carlos Marmol to hang on for their second straight 5-4 win over Texas. The series win gave the Cubs a 3-2 record on their brief road trip -- all against first-place teams. Who says this Cubs team can't compete?
In their last 12 games, the Cubs have played eight games decided by one run and gone 4-4 in those eight. They really could have won all five games on this road trip, the last four of them all one-run games. The Cubs are now 7-10 for the season in one-run games; most of that is due to the bullpen issues that have dogged this team all year. Even the presence of Bob Howry (whose entry into the game nearly blew up the Cubs Twitterverse) didn't harm the result, although Howry gave up a double that scored the Rangers' fourth and last run of the game. After that Howry got Ian Kinsler to pop up and after an intentional pass, Marshall was summoned to end the inning, which he did by getting Josh Hamilton to hit a soft line drive right at Ryan Theriot.
The Cubs' four-run first was highlighted by Alfonso Soriano's two-run homer, his ninth of the season and 299th of his career. Derrek Lee has 298 career home runs -- perhaps, as Jermaine Dye and Paul Konerko did last year for the White Sox, the Cubs' pair can hit their 300th both in the same game (Dye and Konerko did it back-to-back on April 13, 2009).
But that's a story for another day. Lee had an RBI single in that first inning and looked better at the plate. Aramis Ramirez did not play today and according to this Carrie Muskat tweet, will miss a few more days:
X-rays Sunday of #Cubs Aramis Ramirez's left thumb were negative but he will sit for few days to heal mild sprain/bruise
We can only hope that rest will bring Aramis back to his normal level of performance.
Way above any of our expectations is Carlos Silva, who became the first Cubs starting pitcher to start the season 6-0 since Ken Holtzman in 1967:
Silva is the 11th pitcher to begin their Cubs career at 6-0, and fifth to do so as a starter. The latter list includes Dizzy Dean (6-0 in 1938), King Cole (8-0 in 1910), Jack Taylor (7-0 in 1899) and Fred Goldsmith (7-0 in 1880).
The last pitcher to start his Cubs career at 6-0 was Felix Heredia, who picked up the wins in relief in 1998-99.
Holtzman spent most of 1967 in military service and pitched only 12 starts, on weekend passes -- he wound up that season 9-0. Silva made only one real mistake, a ball Michael Young smacked for a two-run homer, and was lifted in the sixth because of minor neck problems, two outs short of a "quality start".
Carlos Marmol made it interesting in the ninth by walking Kinsler before getting Vladimir Guerrero to end it on a called third strike. All three games in this series had racheted-up intensity -- I wouldn't call it playoff intensity, not in mid-May, but these games felt far more intense than most regular season games. The Cubs rose to the occasion by taking these last two -- let's hope they keep that feeling over the off day, because it won't get any easier during the upcoming homestand.
A big thank you to the Rangers fans, who were friendly and hospitable throughout -- none of the usual Cub-baiting nonsense that one often hears at road games, although I did see someone wearing a T-shirt that he had hand-written "1908 Goat" on. Hey, buddy: get some new material. And to the Cubs fans at Rangers Ballpark who started lifting their "W" flags with two out in the ninth -- don't do that! Major jinx material. The flags don't come out until the game is won.
Which it was today. Enjoy the off day, and remember -- this team, though flawed, is just as good as nearly every other flawed NL team.
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GO HAWKS!!!!!
"Chicago baseball fans, who are composites of scar tissue and mortifying memories..." - George F. Will
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Sure is. Glad to see him make the peoples who said he was due for a bad game eat crow.
"Everything has an end, except a sausage, which has two."
by Sandberg's evil twin on May 23, 2010 5:53 PM CDT up reply actions
As I said all along...
… if he could go deep into games while posting a 4 to 4.50 ERA, I’d be fine with that…. essentially, what Jason Marquis did.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
He just needs to be an above-average 5th starter
So far he has been more than that. Expecting much more than that going forward is probably unrealistic, but who knows, he has proven everyone wrong up to this point.
If you had told me that Silva would win 8 games for us this year all year
during Spring Training, I would have taken it. Now he is 3/4 of the way there before the end of May and is almost certain to win at least 10.
Another case of Hendry turning nothing into something.
"Manny Trillo is coming in to pinch run. You know, for a lot of teams, you would pinch run for Manny Trillo." - Harry Caray
Famous last words
Again, if Silva doesn’t win another game this season (although I hope he wins many more), this trade was worth every penny.
by Not Bruce Froemming on May 23, 2010 7:36 PM CDT up reply actions
Why not DL Rammy?
Bring up Tracy, and platoon him and Baker for a couple weeks. That way Lou wouldn’t be tempted to bring him in to pinch hit, possibly reinjuring himself, or just looking horrible like he did in Philly.
Otherwise, great win…and if the Canucks can’t get to the Cup, I’m glad the Hawks are…led by Canadian Jonathan Toews!
Scott Bora$ is satan.
by Canadian Cubs Fan on May 23, 2010 5:47 PM CDT reply actions
He played well for the Canadians in the Olympics
but he is a HAWK now! BTW, agreed on DL ing Rami
"Chicago baseball fans, who are composites of scar tissue and mortifying memories..." - George F. Will
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Did you post during the game today?
"Everything has an end, except a sausage, which has two."
by Sandberg's evil twin on May 23, 2010 5:52 PM CDT up reply actions
I mean on the Hawks thread.
"Everything has an end, except a sausage, which has two."
by Sandberg's evil twin on May 23, 2010 5:52 PM CDT up reply actions
Nope went to see a movie, he he
wifey wanted it so I posted once before it, and once after it. If this brings the Hawks good luck, Then I’ll lurk all day long
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I'd go along with that with Rammy. He said his injury had nothing to do with his performance to BB.
Don’t believe a word of it. He just wants to be in there and he’s hurting the team by doing so. I’m glad he gets two days off, but he needs more.
Wish I could put Grabow and Howry on the 60 day DL.
"Everything has an end, except a sausage, which has two."
by Sandberg's evil twin on May 23, 2010 5:50 PM CDT up reply actions
Great weekend in Texas!!
It was an aweome series! On my way back to Oklahoma..I’m 4-3 this year and will be heading to Chicago wed for 3 more games this week! Go Cubs Go!
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by KC in OK on May 23, 2010 5:50 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
Sure was. Let's hope they can keep this going in LA. Cubs never seem to win there.
"Everything has an end, except a sausage, which has two."
by Sandberg's evil twin on May 23, 2010 5:51 PM CDT up reply actions
LA is coming to Wrigley
I don’t think the Cubs go to LA until after the All-Star break.
by Not Bruce Froemming on May 23, 2010 5:57 PM CDT up reply actions
Ah. my bad. We haven't beaten them a lot at home either.
Despite losing two games, we’ve kept from losing a series in awhile…love to see them get 2 of 3 from LA and Cards!
"Everything has an end, except a sausage, which has two."
by Sandberg's evil twin on May 23, 2010 6:00 PM CDT up reply actions
That series is actually right before the ASB.
July 8-11, four games in LA-LA-Land.
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 May 23, 2010 6:55 PM CDT up reply actions
Interesting biography on King Cole
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/King_Cole_%28baseball%29
He started his baseball career as a pitcher with the Chicago Cubs in 1909. In 1910, he led the National League with a record of 20-4 and helped win a National League Pennant for the Cubs. His 20-4 record is the best winning percentage (.866) for a Cub pitcher in the twentieth century. Cole was traded to Pittsburgh, and then to the New York Yankees. On October 2, 1914, Cole gave up a double to Babe Ruth—Ruth’s first hit in the major leagues.
And there is still one living former player who played vs. Babe Ruth...
… Phil Cavarretta, who as a Cubs player in 1935, played vs. Ruth when he was with the Boston Braves. Cavarretta is nearly 94.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
RIP Lima. Sure was sad to see he died.
"Everything has an end, except a sausage, which has two."
by Sandberg's evil twin on May 23, 2010 5:55 PM CDT reply actions
Jesus, what an exhausting road trip
The Cubs could have gone 0-5 or 5-0. Like Al said, four successive one-run games, and the other was a one-run game in the ninth.
Good trip, though. I think the team showed a lot of mettle by gutting out the victories and not getting too down after the losses.
The bullpen wasn’t terrible. Not even Grabow and Howry. (No, really.) And the Cubs got some timely hitting for once.
The bigger issue than the pen right now is Ramirez. I don’t know the answer. Maybe he’ll find it this coming week.
At any rate, nice work against two first-place teams. Now, here’s hoping Wrigley cools off the Dodgers. And the Cardinals aren’t scaring me much these days.
by Not Bruce Froemming on May 23, 2010 5:56 PM CDT reply actions
Oh, and Al,
good work, but you forgot your dateline on this piece. We want to make sure everybody knows you were in the house today. :)
by Not Bruce Froemming on May 23, 2010 5:56 PM CDT up reply actions
Yes, much :)
Are you flying back tonight?
by Not Bruce Froemming on May 23, 2010 6:05 PM CDT up reply actions
Got time to run over to the Byron Nelson
and get us a dispatch from there, too?? :)
Have a safe trip.
by Not Bruce Froemming on May 23, 2010 6:07 PM CDT up reply actions
Gotta disagree with you about Howry. He is awful and allowing an RBI doesn't help me any.
Sure didn’t see Grabow pitch well enough to think he’s anything but awful either.
"Everything has an end, except a sausage, which has two."
by Sandberg's evil twin on May 23, 2010 6:02 PM CDT up reply actions
Two batters doesn't tell me anything about Howry
and he did get Kinsler to pop up. That was a big out.
The hit Grabow allowed to Andrus could have been an out just as easily. The bigger sin was the subsequent walk.
by Not Bruce Froemming on May 23, 2010 6:05 PM CDT up reply actions
wait...first you say he wasn't terrible...then you say it doesn't tell you anything?
"Everything has an end, except a sausage, which has two."
by Sandberg's evil twin on May 23, 2010 6:07 PM CDT up reply actions
The hit Grabow allowed was to Borbon...
… and yes, it could have been an out.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
Thanks for the correx, Al
SET, I’m not sure there’s an inconsistency there. “Doesn’t tell me anything bad or good” might have been more accurate, though.
by Not Bruce Froemming on May 23, 2010 6:08 PM CDT up reply actions
Fair enough. I'm biased because I think the whole universe knew he was
washed up besides Hendry. I’d sure love to be wrong though.
"Everything has an end, except a sausage, which has two."
by Sandberg's evil twin on May 23, 2010 6:10 PM CDT up reply actions
see Edmonds, Jim
never know…and considering how cheap he is, worth the risk while Caridad is on the DL
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Recycling Cardinal players has not worked out well for us as a whole.
I don’t buy Caridad being injured…seems far too coincidental that he can be sent to the minors. At least, I doubt he’s been injured enough to be there the length of time he has been for sure.
"Everything has an end, except a sausage, which has two."
by Sandberg's evil twin on May 25, 2010 2:25 PM CDT up reply actions
Grabow in games is proof Lou suffers from dimensia late in the ballgame.
"Everything has an end, except a sausage, which has two."
by Sandberg's evil twin on May 23, 2010 6:09 PM CDT up reply actions
Bullpen is still really shallow
Out of 6 bullpen options, 2 are great, 2 have good track-records, but have pitched badly this year, and 2 are unknowns, with Russell quickly moving towards the reliable side of things. At this point, I think Russell should definitely move past Grabow as the 2nd lefty. As far as Howry and Stevens, I don’t really want to see either in a high-leverage situation, but given where we are at with arms in the pen, there probably isn’t any helping that.
I suspect
we’re going to see Russell more often.
by Not Bruce Froemming on May 23, 2010 6:12 PM CDT up reply actions
I would have liked to see Russell in there today.
It worked out fine, but geez.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
Yep. My thoughts exactly.
Russell sure blows some games like all the pen, but I think we’ve seen enough evidence of what Grabow is capable of like Howry to give Russell the ball in tight games for awhile.
"Everything has an end, except a sausage, which has two."
by Sandberg's evil twin on May 23, 2010 6:15 PM CDT up reply actions
One would hope so
I am not ready to give up on Grabow completely, but he should be the last option in the bullpen until he shows some consistency. The thing that is frustrating is that his stuff still looks pretty good, he just isn’t locating his pitches. I think he will be useful at some point this year.
hes been pretty consistent...
Watch out Jaws, here comes the UH-60s.
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by jesus christos on May 23, 2010 6:15 PM CDT up reply actions
He had a couple nice outings last weekend
Struck out the side in one inning against the Pirates and only gave up a hit in another outing. I am not saying that he has pitched well by any means, but I don’t think he should be released. Misleading stat of the year: Grabow has 7 Holds and only 1 Blown Save.
I think that's a good analysis
Not ready to give up on him at this point. But maybe he and Russell need to switch places for a while.
by Not Bruce Froemming on May 23, 2010 6:21 PM CDT up reply actions
Definitely should be switched for a while
The fact that we have played so many close games this week has probably led to him being used in some situations where he might not be used normally as well. When you play 7 close games in 7 days, its hard to hide bullpen guys.
That's the thing
Every game recently has been a white-knuckle affair.
by Not Bruce Froemming on May 23, 2010 6:31 PM CDT up reply actions
Yep
I am pleased as punch to pull out 5 close games against 3 good teams in one week. Marmol and Marshall have been nothing short of amazing this year. It really helps to have a lights-out back half of the pen. If we could just find an 8th inning right-hander, we might have a chance.
Got that right JC.
"Everything has an end, except a sausage, which has two."
by Sandberg's evil twin on May 23, 2010 6:31 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm with you, and I hope the Iowa Cubs use him well :)
Dang it. can’t do that. darn.
"Everything has an end, except a sausage, which has two."
by Sandberg's evil twin on May 23, 2010 6:17 PM CDT up reply actions
It told me plenty
He’s throwing batting practice of there and would be great to throw in the home run derby. Kinsler missed one and knew it. Howry got lucky he only gave up one run. He is done!
by mr_einstein on May 24, 2010 5:53 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Yeah but every out he got could have easily been hits
Except smoak’s pop out. Theriot make a really tough play on the other pop out and he got a break on treanor’s ground out cuz he was actually safe. He is not as bad as he has pitched lately, but he probably should be DL’d to let his knee get healthy or set down to Iowa to work things out. Other than howry he should be the cubs last option right now.
by mr_einstein on May 24, 2010 6:05 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Kinsler popup
Watching the game, the Kinsler pop-up wasn’t Howry’s fault; it was Kinsler’s. The pitch was a mediocre fastball thigh high, middle of the plate that Kinsler just missed. Did you see his reaction? Couldn’t believe he missed it and was really upset with himself.
Granted, big out, but I don’t think that the big out was the result of a good pitch. Probably more just good luck. He throws that pitch to Ian 10 times, I’ll bet there are 7-8 hits off of it…
"Manny Trillo is coming in to pinch run. You know, for a lot of teams, you would pinch run for Manny Trillo." - Harry Caray
Yep.
We got really lucky there, that had nothing to do with Howry being good. :(
Believe or Leave ~Cubswynn 9/9/2008
I will wait
until he faces more than two batters before I render judgment, thanks.
by Not Bruce Froemming on May 24, 2010 11:08 AM CDT up reply actions
I think since she was rendering judgement on one particular at-bat
That said at bat is a conclusive amount of evidence.
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
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by Shanghai Badger on May 24, 2010 1:18 PM CDT up reply actions
go back where you came from, troll
"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
Maybe you should check his profile before making assumptions
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 24, 2010 7:05 AM CDT up reply actions
When he's only made 39 comments....
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 May 24, 2010 8:34 AM CDT up reply actions
Minimal visible activity automatically makes him/her a troll???
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
I'm going to suggest that next year's Hannies
has a new category for “Voice of Reason” and I will nominate you.
"And away we go..."-Pat Hughes
by katie casey on May 24, 2010 11:19 AM CDT up reply actions
I was referring to the team that he identified as favorite
Starts with a “C”, ends with an “s”, and in the middle is “hicago ub”
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 24, 2010 1:19 PM CDT up reply actions
*cub
Whoops
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 24, 2010 1:20 PM CDT up reply actions
are you trying to make this into work?
"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
See above . . . you don't strike me as the jumping to conclusions sort
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 24, 2010 1:19 PM CDT up reply actions
thanks for the compliment
Work has really heated up lately, and I have had to resort to guess-hack judgments here on BCB.
"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
LOL
You’ve posted a lot that makes me think you’re fairly level-headed . . . one guess-hack judgement doesn’t overturn that.
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 24, 2010 1:23 PM CDT up reply actions
Well as long as you don't "hop" when you make a decision at work, I think you'll be ok...
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
Sure was cool to see Marshall come through today. Why he isn't used at the start of
innings is beyond me. To me it’s a big waste to make him a LOOGY..especially with the alternatives.
"Everything has an end, except a sausage, which has two."
by Sandberg's evil twin on May 23, 2010 6:05 PM CDT reply actions
Well, he really hasn't been a LOOGY recently
I think Lou is making him the set-up man, now that Z is headed back to the rotation.
by Not Bruce Froemming on May 23, 2010 6:06 PM CDT up reply actions
My bad, a one out guy then.
and if Lou wants to make him the set up man, that’s great…but I sure would love to see him used for a whole inning and try to avoid some of the scrapes he’s put into by only facing one hitter.
"Everything has an end, except a sausage, which has two."
by Sandberg's evil twin on May 23, 2010 6:13 PM CDT up reply actions
Wrong again
Most of his outings have been for a full inning lately. I know it doesn’t jibe with the “Lou mismanages the bullpen” meme, but I actually think he has been using Marshall appropriately the last few weeks.
Hmm...what is most?
"Everything has an end, except a sausage, which has two."
by Sandberg's evil twin on May 23, 2010 6:18 PM CDT up reply actions
In the last week he was used half the time as for an inning or more..
Gives you a point but not backing up “wrong again” for sure.
"Everything has an end, except a sausage, which has two."
by Sandberg's evil twin on May 23, 2010 6:22 PM CDT up reply actions
When did you start counting?
He pitched 2 against Colorado on Monday, 1 on Tuesday against Colorado, 2/3 of an inning (and probably would have pitched more if the Cubs didn’t take the lead) and 1 1/3 today. He is getting plenty of work right now.
lately meant a week to me.
you seem to love picking everything apart endlessly. go for it. Can’t wait to read your next response.
"Everything has an end, except a sausage, which has two."
by Sandberg's evil twin on May 23, 2010 6:33 PM CDT up reply actions
Well, you didn't seem to count very well then
He was used for more than an inning in 3 of 4 outings this week.
FINALLY
this has been the most obvious solution to a lot of the bullpen problems
Marshall’s steps forward have been nothing short of spectacular this year
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by DartmouthCubsFan on May 23, 2010 6:48 PM CDT up reply actions
He's saved the season
We still don’t know if the Cubs can even be a .500 team, but without Marshall I am not sure we would be ahead of the Brewers or Astros at this point. What do you think the Cubs should do about a RH 7th or 8th inning guy?
Maybe they don't need one.
Marshall could do the job.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
In my opinion we still need at least 1 more reliable bullpen arm
I don’t think Marshall and Marmol can pitch every day. I doubt that Howry is the answer and I don’t want to give up anything substantial from our minor league system in a trade. I feel like the best answer at this point is to hope that Jay Jackson or one of the other minor leaguers such as Gaub or Parker or Shark (?) can get it done.
Probably true.
But as you said, there isn’t really a clear answer right now.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
Who leaves the rotation?
This may be unpopular, but right now my vote is for Silva. As well as he has pitched I am less confident in him continuing to pitch at the level he has so far than any of our other 5 rotation options.
It's not a bad option
Silva tends to start out strong and get hit more as the game goes on. How do you explain it, though?
“Yeah, I took a starter who’s 6-0 on the year a chucked him in the bullpen. WKOBBDYP?”
"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
No kidding
Although, if any of our starters had gotten the support Silva has gotten this year they would also have sparkly records. Not that I am dogging Silva, it’s just that we have 5 good rotation options and someone has to go. Do you think we really could get someone to take Silva’s salary for this year and next off our hands at this point? Is anyone that desperate?
Since the offense
clearly isn’t very productive in most games this year, we can probably expect to be in many low scoring tight games. That suggests we’ll see many opportunities for late inning shut down pitchers. Unless we add another strong late inning guy, preferably RHP, Marshall and Marmol will be overused to the point of danger to their arms or ineffective by August.
If a quality pitching start is 3 runs and 6 innings, then a quality hitting day is 1 for 4.
He hasn't really been used as a LOOGY all year
He has actually faced more righties than lefties this year. Not sure why people still think he is being used that way.
You are quibbling
Any reliever that comes in the middle of an inning when his spot is due up next is going to have less than full inning appearances at times. 9 of his last 10 appearances he has pitched at least 2/3 of an inning and finished the last inning he pitched in. He has pitched 10 innings in his last 10 appearances which includes one appearance where he only pitched to one batter (a BB).
My point was that he should be used for an inning, starting an inning so he doesn't have
the team have as many jams for him to work out of . You said “wrong again” to be irritating and said he’s pitched most of his innings for a full week lately. You’re picking out stats you want to agree with yourself.
"Everything has an end, except a sausage, which has two."
by Sandberg's evil twin on May 23, 2010 6:29 PM CDT up reply actions
Whatever
This week he came in twice in the middle of an inning. First time was yesterday to relieve Well in order to face a lefty. Made total sense. Today, Lou used him an inning earlier than he would have liked to. Other than that every other time he was used this week was at the start of an inning. There are plenty of things to criticize Lou for, we don’t need to make things up.
Whatever huh. wrong again...make things up...obviously you just want to
post things to anger people. go for it.
"Everything has an end, except a sausage, which has two."
by Sandberg's evil twin on May 23, 2010 6:34 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm not trying to make you mad
You posted things that I think are wrong. That’s all. You want to complain about Grabow I won’t disagree.
Right..."we don't need to make things up".
sell that somewhere else.
"Everything has an end, except a sausage, which has two."
by Sandberg's evil twin on May 23, 2010 6:40 PM CDT up reply actions
Good to see a series win
6-2 in the last 8, goodness with any type of luck could of have been a 8-0 run. Good to see Sori keep on hitting. With Ramy out Lee must get it going. For the life of me why wasn’t Colvin in the DH spot today? Colvin has two pinch hit doubles Fri and Sat. can’t get a start in a AL town? Boy Lou.
Keep on winning in spite of the manager.
Faced a LH starter
Colvin got in the game as soon as Wilson was chased. I think Lou is trying to prevent overexposing Colvin at this point and is only playing him in spots where he thinks he can succeed. Compare Mike Fontenot in 2008 and 2009. I don’t think it is a terrible strategy right now, but it was inexcusable for Colvin to have been on the bench on Friday.
starter was lefty
Watch out Jaws, here comes the UH-60s.
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by jesus christos on May 23, 2010 6:29 PM CDT up reply actions
The Rangers' starter was a lefty.
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 May 23, 2010 6:57 PM CDT up reply actions
Thats fine he has started against a Lefty
early in the year. The guy has been getting it done. I understand the OF has produced, but for me give Soto the day off and start Colvin. Lou had both catchers in the lineup today, at the same time. Colvin is 3 of 14 against lefties this year, not great I understand, but he needs AB’s
Interesting
That might not have been a bad idea. Everyone today ripped on starting Nady over Colvin, but considering how Soto has been slumping it might not have been a bad idea to sit him.
btw the starter was a lefty
in case you didnt know
Sipping the Kool-Aid since 1982 - Kinda
Currently 34,839 on the Season Ticket Wait List - Expected age of being #0: 119
What I learned this week:
Sean Marshall has become invaluable as our set up guy.
Carlos Silva throws the ball right down the middle of the plate and is getting by with it. 6-0 is the biggest surprise of the season so far.
Soriano is back, Castro is the real deal and we CAN win games because one week ago Saturday it was looking a little bleak.
This is only the beginning....Lou Pinella end of '07 season and Chicago Transit Authority (the band when they were really good).
The Cubs are now 6-0 when Starlin Castro bats second.
Obviously, that’s not the only reason — but he’s doing well there, so leave him there.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
but but.. theriot!
Watch out Jaws, here comes the UH-60s.
Self-Proclaimed President of the Castro Boobird Face Kicking Club
by jesus christos on May 23, 2010 6:35 PM CDT up reply actions
He can bat 8th
Where he’s had success in the past. Maybe he can even take a walk or two in that position.
"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
but...
Watch out Jaws, here comes the UH-60s.
Self-Proclaimed President of the Castro Boobird Face Kicking Club
by jesus christos on May 23, 2010 9:40 PM CDT up reply actions
He's been hitting well since brought up.
And that he has done well to me in the 2 hole just shows he belongs there.
Did you see Castro get an intentional walk for Lee earlier? Obviously the Rangers thought he does well there. I hope that gave Lee a wake up call today.
"Everything has an end, except a sausage, which has two."
by Sandberg's evil twin on May 23, 2010 6:38 PM CDT up reply actions
Lee talked about that today in the radio pre-game show
Said that he didn’t take personal offense because he thought it was to set up a DP ball, but you know that it had to tick him off. Nobody is walking Schumacher to set up a DP ball with Pujols.
thats because Pujols is hitting over .250
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on May 23, 2010 6:43 PM CDT up reply actions
It's legal for your 3 hole hitter to do that?
"Everything has an end, except a sausage, which has two."
by Sandberg's evil twin on May 23, 2010 6:48 PM CDT up reply actions
It not a generally accepted practice..
but LaRussa does do some pretty unconventional things.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on May 23, 2010 6:50 PM CDT up reply actions
I've heard him talk about them on the radio here.
But his words were so slurred I couldn’t understand them.
"Everything has an end, except a sausage, which has two."
by Sandberg's evil twin on May 23, 2010 6:53 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm fine with the pitcher batting ninth,
Provided Theriot bats tenth.
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 May 23, 2010 6:58 PM CDT up reply actions
What with that horrible .307 BA and all.
I know it’s en vogue to hate on Theriot around here, but it is a little over the top. He plays a good second base, and is a good hitter albeit not not for power.
Formerly known as BleedsbluinMi.
"You ain't a beauty, but hey you're alright. And that's alright with me" - The Boss
so far in the month of may theriot is sporting a cool
.267/.286/.280 with 8 k’s and 1 walk
Watch out Jaws, here comes the UH-60s.
Self-Proclaimed President of the Castro Boobird Face Kicking Club
by jesus christos on May 23, 2010 8:03 PM CDT up reply actions
wOBA of only .307
Compare with Fukudome at .410 and Castro at .403. Heck, even Fontenot and Baker are at .334 and .316 respectively.
I have no problem with Theriot staying in the lineup and even with him hitting leadoff when Dome is out of the lineup, but if there is a viable leadoff alternative he should be hitting 8th. He is a very good 8th place hitter. I will say that the one redeeming thing that Theriot has done this year is he has been the Cubs best hitter with RISP and with 2 outs and RISP.
Wow
Soriano at .429, good for sixth in MLB, sandwiched in-between Chase Utley and Miguel Cabrera. Not too bad for a guess-hitting hack.
Guess-hack stats writers
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 May 23, 2010 8:29 PM CDT up reply actions
No kidding
I don’t think Soriano’s ridiculous start has gotten enough hype. I am shocked at how consistent he has been for basically all except the first week of the season. For him to show up at 6th in wOBA is shocking considering that Soriano has never really excelled in the advanced stats relative to other superstars.
I agree completely.
I posted in reply to the idea he shouldn’t be batting at all.
the one redeeming thing that Theriot has done this year is he has been the Cubs best hitter with RISP and with 2 outs and RISP
But he should be hitting tenth!
Formerly known as BleedsbluinMi.
"You ain't a beauty, but hey you're alright. And that's alright with me" - The Boss
Dunno. Lately there hasn't seemed to be much of a difference.
That’s a hard choice. I don’t think it works overall, but I can’t say that there’s clear evidence either way. Believe me, here in STL it gets talked about constantly.As the tape of TLR drunk and half asleep.
Thing is, TLR keeps his worst hitters usually at the end of the lineup.
And I wouldn’t say Theriot is our worst this season for sure.
"Everything has an end, except a sausage, which has two."
by Sandberg's evil twin on May 23, 2010 6:59 PM CDT up reply actions
no way, our worst hitters bat right smack dab in the middle of our lineup
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on May 23, 2010 7:00 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Our worst hitter has been in the five spot for most of this year.
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 May 23, 2010 7:01 PM CDT up reply actions
Got that right.
Imagine this year if Rammy just plays at his season avg. Sigh.
"Everything has an end, except a sausage, which has two."
by Sandberg's evil twin on May 23, 2010 7:03 PM CDT up reply actions
I haven't given up on him yet
Lee last year and Soriano this year teach us that sometimes good hitters go into very, very, very long slumps.
So you think he's hurt too?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on May 23, 2010 7:06 PM CDT up reply actions
He might be a least a little hurt
Soriano was hurt, but he was also in a really bad slump. Lee was just in a slump last year and lots of people thought he was done and wanted Hoffpauir to get starts. It was right about now (if my memory serves me correctly) that he started to bust out of it.
Oh I haven't given up on him either.
My comment on him going on the DL for 15 days was purely to get him healthy. I hate to think we end the year with thinking we pulled another Sori…playing him hurt most of the year (at least more than normal bumps and bruises). Lots of guys tell you they are fine like Sori or Rammy to get in there, and the team has to overrule that.
"Everything has an end, except a sausage, which has two."
by Sandberg's evil twin on May 23, 2010 7:07 PM CDT up reply actions
For someone else?
There is no infinity button for failing in sports. At some point, things turn. They always do. - Bill Simmons
I HOPE it ticked him off and he's hiding it.
He’s been a big part of our offense for years and a good RBI man to me. I’d like to see him get his pride hurt by them walking a rookie. For one, he’s the team leader in hitting into DPs right now…so that alone ought to tell him something.
"Everything has an end, except a sausage, which has two."
by Sandberg's evil twin on May 23, 2010 6:43 PM CDT up reply actions
Where in the world did I mention Ramirez in there?
"Everything has an end, except a sausage, which has two."
by Sandberg's evil twin on May 23, 2010 6:45 PM CDT up reply actions
Ok lol. Just was trying to follow the train of thought. Got mine derailed lol.
"Everything has an end, except a sausage, which has two."
by Sandberg's evil twin on May 23, 2010 6:47 PM CDT up reply actions
Trying to point out how pitiful Ramirez has been that he can't....
even make the hard contact necessary for a DP
Did you believe him at all when BB reported he said his thumb
wasn’t affecting him so far?
"Everything has an end, except a sausage, which has two."
by Sandberg's evil twin on May 23, 2010 6:49 PM CDT up reply actions
No
He was starting to look better before the thumb thing, and now he is going to be sitting for a few days. No matter how bad of a slump he is in, you can’t tell me the Aramis Ramirez we saw on Saturday night was healthy. I want him to go on the Dl, but we will see if it happens.
He looked very uncomfortable and whipped that last AB.
I think he needs the 15 day DL given his season, but I’ll take 2 days as a good thing. He looked like he was really hurting on Saturday. Getting healthy I think needs to overcome his desire to play.
"Everything has an end, except a sausage, which has two."
by Sandberg's evil twin on May 23, 2010 6:55 PM CDT up reply actions
I am personally hoping
for a short DL stint followed by a little AAA rehab to get his swing back in order. I feel like it would be a face-saving maneuver that would let Ramirez get some work in without humiliating him.
In the game thread today
Someone noted that Theriot last walked on May 1. I think it is time for him to bat 8th when Dome is in the lineup and Castro to bat 2nd.
That sounds very good. Love Castro 2nd, like Dome's pitch selection...
Seems a winner to me.
"Everything has an end, except a sausage, which has two."
by Sandberg's evil twin on May 23, 2010 7:02 PM CDT up reply actions
I'd much rather put Castro
in the leadoff position. We need some speed at the top and that is wasted at #2. I’d rather have Fukudome, who has some power, batting behind him rather than leading off.
If a quality pitching start is 3 runs and 6 innings, then a quality hitting day is 1 for 4.
I don't really think his speed is wasted at 2
Fukudome has done well at leadoff and Castro has done well in the 2-hole, I say leave them as is.
Not so
Fukudome is .219 BA at #1. He is .333 BA at #2. The best at #2 is Byrd with a .438 BA.
If a quality pitching start is 3 runs and 6 innings, then a quality hitting day is 1 for 4.
That surprises me
Well, I guess I was wrong as far as this year. Fukudome did hit better leading off last year, so I guess that colored my opinion. I still am wary of putting Castro in the leadoff spot just because of the added pressure. We know Dome can do it, so I still like him. Besides, let’s be honest, it is highly unlikely that Lou will bat Castro lead-off. Dome 1, Castro 2 is probably the best we can hope for.
Thus far
If a quality pitching start is 3 runs and 6 innings, then a quality hitting day is 1 for 4.
Sorry
Thus far Castro has shown no evidence he can’t handle the pressure. And, unlike Fukudome, he can provide pressure on the pitchers to steal which should aid Fukudome in getting hittable pitches. It opens the hole between 1st and 2nd which also improves a LH Fukudome who can pull pitches.
As far as Lou doing it, I agree with you. However, I still feel it is the best use of Castro.
If a quality pitching start is 3 runs and 6 innings, then a quality hitting day is 1 for 4.
You're probably right....
But, I will take the baby step of putting Castro in the two-hole for now. Don’t really want to see his .357 BA wasted in the 8th spot.
I like Castro in the #2 spot and he is doing well there.
Fukudome’s BA may be only .219 hitting leadoff, but his OBA is .324. That’s a little low, but remember, we’re talking only eight games and 37 plate appearances. If he continues to lead off, I would expect those numbers to improve.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
Castro is doing well everywhere
Forget for a moment that Castro is a rookie. Who is better suited to lead off? Who will steal more bases? Castro. Putting him in the #2 spot ahead of Lee means he won’t be stealing because Lou doesn’t want to take the bat out of Lee’s hands in case he is cut down stealing.
Who is most likely to get the RBI with the other on 1st? Fukudome. So you suggest keeping Castro at #2 because he’s doing well. He had a 1.032 OPS at #8. Why didn’t we leave him there. By your logic keep every good hitter where they are now because they are doing well. That essentially guarantees Lee and Ramirez remain in the heart of the order because we can’t move anyone from a productive spot, which is everyone but Lee’s and ARam’s slots.
If a quality pitching start is 3 runs and 6 innings, then a quality hitting day is 1 for 4.
8 games there is a fairly small sample size
Dome leading off for his career is still good for a .264/.385/.414 line. Compared to .247/.348/.423 at #2.
And Lee and Ramirez
typically are not .200 hitters. I want to give the Cubs the best chance to win. I’d ask you if a pitcher would rather see Castro on 1st with his speed and Fukudome at bat or vice versa? For his career Fukudome has 21 SB and he’s been caught 15 times. When has the team actually had speed at the lead off position? Castro is the opportunity.
If a quality pitching start is 3 runs and 6 innings, then a quality hitting day is 1 for 4.
"W" flags in view before the final out should automatically void any Cubs' fan's membership card.
The flag should be confiscated and the offending party should be shunned for the balance of the game and then tattooed with “Chad” or “Trixie” in Scarlet Letter form (depending on their sex, gender or preference).
So there.
Seriously, why invite all the spirits of anything bad that has ever happened to the Cubs into your soul and those of other Cubs fans by hauling the “W” flag out EARLY??
Duh.
''Lou's going to keep his job. We're going to go to the playoffs. You can mark the day I said it, today.'' - Marlon Byrd (Monday, May 17, 2010)
Sounds like I missed a good game. Congrats Carlos Silva! Good for you.
''Lou's going to keep his job. We're going to go to the playoffs. You can mark the day I said it, today.'' - Marlon Byrd (Monday, May 17, 2010)
Like the DH coming to the NL, the W flag being flown early is inevitable...
so you should probably get used to the idea.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on May 23, 2010 6:45 PM CDT up reply actions
Still doesn't make it right or any less lame...
''Lou's going to keep his job. We're going to go to the playoffs. You can mark the day I said it, today.'' - Marlon Byrd (Monday, May 17, 2010)
Al has approved this post.
"Everything has an end, except a sausage, which has two."
by Sandberg's evil twin on May 23, 2010 6:50 PM CDT up reply actions
Dont forget that believing in the goat curse is silly but flying the W flag early is a jinx.
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
It's a superstition.
Lots of baseball people have them.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
Still doesn't make it right or any less lame...
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on May 23, 2010 7:01 PM CDT up reply actions
I've heard that! ;)
''Lou's going to keep his job. We're going to go to the playoffs. You can mark the day I said it, today.'' - Marlon Byrd (Monday, May 17, 2010)
so why are the goat-curse followers so ridiculed around here?
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
Because that has nothing to do with baseball, or even reality.
At least a superstition or jinx is usually rooted in something real.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
well as much as I agree with you about the idiotic goat thing,
Still gotta a question for you. Does it bother you when Len does his typical thing of saying this Cubs pitcher always gets this guy out…or this Cubs batter never strikes out here?
"Everything has an end, except a sausage, which has two."
by Sandberg's evil twin on May 23, 2010 7:09 PM CDT up reply actions
It bugs me...it's just baseball karma.
Like the Brewers kicking the ever loving doo out of the Pirates and scoring 1000 runs in their series with them just before the Cubs played them in Milwaukee. I saw that and thought: “baseball karma says the Brewers will struggle mightily to put up ANY runs.”
The Cubs swept and the Brewers struggled to score runs.
Baseball karma.
''Lou's going to keep his job. We're going to go to the playoffs. You can mark the day I said it, today.'' - Marlon Byrd (Monday, May 17, 2010)
waving flags has something to do with baseball?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on May 23, 2010 7:10 PM CDT up reply actions
I'd say when it has a big blue W on it it does.
If not all those people carrying them to the games are gonna be mad they were fooled.
"Everything has an end, except a sausage, which has two."
by Sandberg's evil twin on May 23, 2010 7:12 PM CDT up reply actions
Let him go hawk....let him go.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on May 23, 2010 7:20 PM CDT up reply actions
I once carried a broom head into Wrigley Field
because the Cubs were about to sweep a four-game series with the Cardinals. I suppose I shouldn’t have done that because it was rooted in something real.
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 May 23, 2010 8:19 PM CDT up reply actions
Stop the talk of spirits, jinxes and superstition
The W Flag should be shown before a win because it is just dumb and arrogant to do so, not so for all of that crazy jinx talk. We have so psyched ourselves out with all of that silliness. Not to take a cue from White Sox fans, but in 2005 they were bragging and just nasty (are they any other way?) in August of that year how they were going to win the World Series, no doubt about it as far as they were concerned. This from a team that had its own ‘jinx’ with the Black Sox scandal. Now if you want to know what jinx would trump the other, if you believe that garbage, it would be that. Throwing a World Series and having to deal with the legacy of that, versus not allowing a dumb goat entry to Wrigley Field? Are you kidding? Even the Curse of the Bambino for Red Sox fans makes our stupid billy goat thing that much sillier.
by gofer on May 23, 2010 7:17 PM CDT up reply actions 4 recs
W Flag
Should have said NOT shown before a win. Sorry.
apology accepted....also rec'd.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on May 23, 2010 7:22 PM CDT up reply actions
Agreed.
Thinking it’s a dumb and arrogant action is a little more tangible of an argument than calling it a superstition.
Not that I’m necessarily against the concept of superstitions. It’s the inconsistency of debunking and deriding some while championing others that baffles me.
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
by ballhawk on May 23, 2010 7:27 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
I'm against the concept of superstitions. Unless they involve Ted Lilly or double dog dares.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on May 23, 2010 7:29 PM CDT up reply actions
Aha - "dtpollitt n SWL" are finally revealed!
The only question is… which is which?
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
way OT
I know that kid with his tongue on the pole. His dad is movie memorabilia
dealer who runs a show I go to. I had no idea of his background. When he grew up he had a very brief career in porn films.
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
Me either Jim
by Doggie Stalker on May 23, 2010 10:08 PM CDT up reply actions
His name is Scott Schwartz. He got into the porn business in the early 90's and
has had a fairly obscure acting careeer. He was best known for getting his tongue frozen to the pole in “The christmas Story” and starring with Richard Pryor and Jackie Gleason in “The Toy”.
"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris
by willie mays hayes' gloves on May 24, 2010 12:53 AM CDT up reply actions
I know his name of course
His dad , Danny runs baseball & movie material store in the LA area. Scotty is a dead ringer for his dad.
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
Me either Jim
by Doggie Stalker on May 24, 2010 1:04 AM CDT up reply actions
I figured you knew his name. I was just posting it
for information sake for the rest of the gang.
"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris
by willie mays hayes' gloves on May 24, 2010 3:39 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm sure the words "tongue" and "pole"
continued to have meaning throughout his acting career.
"One of the things I like about baseball is that between innings you can go to the restroom.'' ~Manny Acta.
Imagine the number of superstitions
being dealt with in a Cub game with all their fans. Then you add the number that our opposition imagines. It could well add up to millions of them on a given pitch. And while I find it hard to believe mine actually produces any result, I still find myself following mine as if it’s the difference between winning and losing, Great logic, huh?
If a quality pitching start is 3 runs and 6 innings, then a quality hitting day is 1 for 4.
If I'm watching the Cubs on TV at home,
I don’t leave to go to work until they’re ready to bat. Becuase I’ve left in the past before their opponent batted, and they always seemed to score in the ensuing inning. And almost always when I leave before the Cubs bat, they win. Or so it seems.
Stupid? Of course.
by Not Bruce Froemming on May 23, 2010 8:50 PM CDT up reply actions
Hey guy
almost everyone who has ever played ball or gambled is unwilling to risk even the chance that their superstition will make bad things happen. And rather than being stupid, I prefer to think of it as risk management.
If a quality pitching start is 3 runs and 6 innings, then a quality hitting day is 1 for 4.
Agreed
And I thought the same thing when I read it
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 24, 2010 7:07 AM CDT up reply actions
Superstitions notwithstanding (I have a few dumb ones myself),
I just think it’s rude and obnoxious (poor sportsmanship) to wave the “W” before we’ve actually won. Especially in another team’s park.
It’s also a pet peeve seeing people using their W’s in the wrong way on their homes (i.e. having them out all the time rather than after a win).
"And away we go..."-Pat Hughes
Yep, I don't like it because of the rudeness/obnoxiousness aspect
Which I am sure some will find ironic.
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 24, 2010 1:21 PM CDT up reply actions
Good points all around.
Just can’t bring myself to Rec something that has “not to” in it then does exactly that. Good analogy in there too…guess that’s just a personal pet peeve. A disclaimer only highlights what you are about to do, it doesn’t negate it and is disingenious.
Thanks,
The Grammar Police.
"Everything has an end, except a sausage, which has two."
by Sandberg's evil twin on May 25, 2010 2:42 PM CDT up reply actions
Last 7 games
Have been big.
I’ll go as far as saying, taking 2 of 3 was something even the 2008 Cubs would have had problems doing!
I'll take 2 out 3 the next two series
when one of the hottest teams in baseball comes into Wrigley with El Birdos immediately following.
Why not? Maybe the Cubs play better against first place teams!
If the Cubs take 2 of the next 3 in the next two series....
I will be more positive about this team than I have been since about July of last year.
Agreed.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on May 23, 2010 7:22 PM CDT up reply actions
It will rekindle my hope.
It will be the thing that shows me that the Cubs might have what it takes to contend. They had not done that this year before the last week.
"Manny Trillo is coming in to pinch run. You know, for a lot of teams, you would pinch run for Manny Trillo." - Harry Caray
Only got to see parts
of the game today but am very happy they held on and won. Hope Silva can continue pitching like he has been.
Super happy for the Hawks!!!
I've had Chelsea Dagger on loop so it plays about every 20 minutes.
Can’t recall being this happy in forever, lol.
I bet it still gives Lu nightmares.
by Steven Schweickert on May 23, 2010 7:31 PM CDT reply actions
Major blog reply fail.
Stupid multi-tabs, lol
by Steven Schweickert on May 23, 2010 7:31 PM CDT up reply actions
If it brings a Stanley Cup to Chicago,
I could learn to like that song. It’s not the kind of song I usually like, but I could easily grow to enjoy it. :)
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 May 23, 2010 8:09 PM CDT up reply actions
P.S.:
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 May 23, 2010 8:10 PM CDT up reply actions
Didn't realize Rangers Home Record
Before this series was 17-7. Best in the Majors. Even more impressive win for Cubs this weekend!
No kidding
In all honesty I was very worried we were going to be swept and consider taking 2 of 3 down there to be just about the equivalent of a sweep. Cubs are starting to play some good baseball.
18-9 is still a very good home record.
I know many teams that would like to have that mark at home. In fact, the Rangers have the following series record at Arlington: 6 wins, 2 losses, 1 split.
The only other loss was way back in April when the season was just getting going, and no teams were sure of how their respective seasons would end up. It underscores even more what the Cubs accomplished this weekend.
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 May 23, 2010 8:17 PM CDT up reply actions
Bullpen still the problem
Getting from the seventh to Marmol still Cubs main problem; I am not confident Howry or Grabow can do the job; Grabs especially needs to stick to the lefties; I cringe when he is facing a righty. Marshall has done a commendable job, but Lou relies on him too much and he may wear down as the season progresses. I believe someone else has to emerge, possibly someone down on the farm like Jackson or Cashner or possibly someone currently in the starting rotation needs to move to the bullpen to be that person; i would suggest moving a Gruz. Russell has not been given much of a shot. Lou also needs to use him more as long as he is up here to find out what he can and cannot do. In my view, Z needs to get back into the rotation. His won and loss record over the years is way too good. to be relegated to a few innings a week. .so what if his fastball has lost a few mph; its all about movement and command, especially with a sinker ball pitcher like Z; speed in.the bigs is way over rated; much easier to hit a 94 mph fastball that is straight as an arrow (Jeff S problem) than it is to hit a 84 mph fastball that is on the black and is moving at the last moment. Just look at guys like Moyer and before he retired G Maddux.
Thanks
Neal
Blackhawks rock!!
Amazing series, run to the Cup. Will be a huge disappointment if they don’t win it all (I am rooting for Mont. because don’t want to face Pronger who’s a stud D).
And afterward I hope some enterprising journalists has a long sit-down with John McDonough and asks him to lay out exactly how much he had to do with the Cubs’ spending spree *(Soriano 8yrs!!) before he left. Even tho Sori is doing well this year (even made nice cut-off to stop tying run from scoring) was not a smart signing, not for those $$ and years.
One thing to ponder: Would the Hawks, could the Hawks, have done this had not Bill Wirtz died? He was beginning to approve the big bucks for Tallon to spend but wanted to keep home games off TV, which made him the scourge of many fans. (I am not a Wirtz hater, think he got too much.) That has nothing to do with on-ice performance. Gotta credit the kid and McDonough for seizing the opportunity to market the hell out of this exciting team.
This was a big series, and a big stretch.
5-2 in the last seven games, both losses were winnable. All seven games against first-place teams. I thought going into this stretch that this would be where the Cubs struggled the most. I am currently eating lots of crow as I listen to Chelsea Dagger over and over.
This next homestand has what I think are the two toughest series yet this year. The Los Angeles Dodgers are on fire; they’ve won 14 of their last 17. And then to face the primordial rivals from St. Louis immediately after that is going to be tough.
But this week gave the Cubs the momentum that I think can carry them through these two series this week at Wrigley.
GO BLACKHAWKS!
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
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-Captain Richard Phillips-
by Vermont Cubs Fan on May 23, 2010 8:14 PM CDT reply actions
Dodgers are streaky
Let’s hope they are beginning a cold one!
And Cardinals have not been as good lately. I think Cubs can take 2 of 3 from them depending on the pitching matchups.
There is a chance the Cubs might face Carpenter.
He started today against the Angels. However, the Cubs’ sortable schedule doesn’t have the probable pitchers for that series.
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on May 23, 2010 8:33 PM CDT up reply actions
Cards pitching is in flux
Penny is on the DL, and Lohse might be on it tomorrow.
by Not Bruce Froemming on May 23, 2010 8:51 PM CDT up reply actions
Cubs NEED to take advantage of it
And they need to start beating the Reds.
The only reason the Reds are in first place is because of the Cubs.
Next week's pitching matchups per CBSSports.com
Kershaw, Billingsley, Ely, Carpenter, TBA, Wainwright.
The Dodgers 1 and 2 and the Cardinals 1 and 2. Obviously a tall order coming up. Don’t know much about Ely and looks like we might be getting someone from the pen or minor leagues on Saturday against the Cards.
Yikes.
That is some good pitching. The Cubs are going to have to be at the top of their game on both sides of the game (at bat, in the field).
I think they’re ready to take that step.
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on May 23, 2010 8:39 PM CDT up reply actions
Cubs counter with:
Dempster, Lilly, Wells, Silva, TBA (probably Zambrano if all goes as planned), Dempster.
I am not sure how accurate this is, saw Gorz as slated to start Monday somewhere else.
Huh?
Gorzelanny just outpitched Jamie Moyer. Why isn’t he going here?
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on May 23, 2010 8:41 PM CDT up reply actions
I read somewhere that Gorz hurt his hand slightly in that start, so he's being pushed back a day or two
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
They should decide who is moving to the pen now
if Zambrano can start on Saturday, there is no reason to waste a pitcher on a start this week if he could be moved to the bullpen.
Problem is, how do you pick between Silva and Gorzelanny now?
Silva’s got the 6-0 record, Gorzelanny has the superior ERA (3.09 vs. 3.53), Silva has the slighty better WHIP (1.21 vs. 1.29), Gorzelanny provides a better lefty-righty balance to both our rotation and bullpen . . . honestly, I’d like to see them both get another start or two to earn the starting spot.
Our bullpen is too thin to go 6-man rotation
We need an extra arm in our bullpen now or else we are going to see Howry or Stevens in high-leverage situations. Deciding between Gorzelanny and Silva is tough. I am inclined to go with Silva to the pen based on the fact that we already have 3 lefties in the pen and Gorz career splits are much better against lefties than righties (1.18 WHIP and .235 BAA v. 1.54 and .275), but I don’t think either choice is terrible. Silva also has tended to tire at the end of ballgames. Another question is whether Silva can handle pitching multiple times per week out of the bullpen.
Just let Lilly pitch in the rotation AND the pen
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"Manny Trillo is coming in to pinch run. You know, for a lot of teams, you would pinch run for Manny Trillo." - Harry Caray
Oh yeah, I remember that now.
Ball hit him on the hand or something like that?
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on May 23, 2010 8:55 PM CDT up reply actions
Line drive'll do that for ya.
DESIGNATED PITCHER— oh wait…
by Steven Schweickert on May 23, 2010 9:54 PM CDT up reply actions
If the past is precedent
the Cubs will probably shell Carpenter and then make TBA look like Cy Young.
"One of the things I like about baseball is that between innings you can go to the restroom.'' ~Manny Acta.
That TBA guy always tears us up
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
I actually get that Saturday game on my local FOX station.
To mute or not to mute? That is the question which preoccupies our people.
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on May 24, 2010 8:56 AM CDT up reply actions
Cubs faced 3 really good pitchers this weekend
And out-hit all three of them. If it wasn’t for an error, Cubs would have swept the best home-team in baseball.
Might be moved to the pen
Depending on how Z’s simulated game goes on Monday, with the off-day on Monday it makes sense to put Gorz in the pen and have him available all week long, rather than pitching him Tuesday and having him unavailable until the weekend.
Howry
Had his fastball around 87-88 today. Kinsler missed one right down mainstreet on the popup. Howry was more lucky than good.
I don’t have a problem trying to rehabilitate Howry, but right now Howry has no business being in there at that spot.
Grabow was fine until that walk, hopefully he can continue to make improvements.
Finally, Sori is really thriving and looks every bit what a 3-4-5 hitter should look like. I hope he sticks in the 5 spot for the forseeable future.
by Castro Por Presidente on May 23, 2010 9:10 PM CDT reply actions
Can Howry get rehabilitated somewhere else? Like in Iowa?
"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 hear the free agency pool has a nice rehab program
Watch out Jaws, here comes the UH-60s.
Self-Proclaimed President of the Castro Boobird Face Kicking Club
by jesus christos on May 23, 2010 9:44 PM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
If by "rehabilitate"
you mean “make younger and better” … his fastball is NOT going to suddenly gain back that 4 mph he had 3 years ago.
There is no infinity button for failing in sports. At some point, things turn. They always do. - Bill Simmons
I have a problem trying to rehab Howry.
He’s terrible. My stomach was in knots when he came into the game. :(
Believe or Leave ~Cubswynn 9/9/2008
Mine too.
Slcathena sighting!!!!!! You’re alive!
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on May 24, 2010 8:35 AM CDT up reply actions
*waves*
Heya! I’ve been taking a break from the comp lately, finished up some crazy work stuff at the start of May and basically went home and slept after work for a while. Should be back more regularly now. :)
Believe or Leave ~Cubswynn 9/9/2008
Nice!
You’ve been missing my W flag … I almost lost it over the summer….
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on May 24, 2010 8:39 AM CDT up reply actions
Yikes!
I love that flag! Losing it would have been almost as terrible as Howry. :P
Believe or Leave ~Cubswynn 9/9/2008
Drew and I managed to recover it in February.
It’s now stored in websites outside of Photobucket.
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 May 24, 2010 8:42 AM CDT up reply actions
I was able to turn that flag
into a custom emoticon on windows instant messenger. It’s adorable!
"And away we go..."-Pat Hughes
Emergency catcher??
I’m always concerned when the DH is a catcher. So much can happen. When Fukudome pinch hit for Soto and then played in the field, the DH was eliminated. If the game goes extras, we’re now at a disadvantage. If Hill gets injured after Soto leaves the game, who is our emergency catcher?
I was thinking maybe Baker too
Wondering who has catching experience from college or high school.
Randy Wells
"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
Marmol
is a converted catcher
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
Me either Jim
by Doggie Stalker on May 23, 2010 9:57 PM CDT up reply actions
I can see it now.
Rangers score the tying run on a collision play at the plate that knocks Hill out of the game. Marmol, with a blown save now has to put on the gear and go behind the plate.
Can Lou do that....
put a starting pitcher behind the plate and risk injury. That’s why I don’t understand why you make a catcher as your DH in these interleague games.
You wouldn't do that.
It would likely be Baker.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
IF ONLY WE HAD FOX
Watch out Jaws, here comes the UH-60s.
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by jesus christos on May 23, 2010 10:07 PM CDT up reply actions
Well, we do that to get Soto's bat (and OBA) in the lineup
and still give his crouching knees the day off.
Yes, maybe I just worry too much
about bad things that can happen when Soto leaves a close game that has a chance to go extras.
WAY OT
I know that kid with his tongue on the pole. His dad is movie memorabilia
dealer who runs a show I go to. I had no idea of his background. When he grew up he had a very brief career in porn films.
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
Me either Jim
by Doggie Stalker on May 23, 2010 10:07 PM CDT up reply actions
OOPS wrong reply
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
Me either Jim
by Doggie Stalker on May 23, 2010 10:08 PM CDT up reply actions
My point exactly
this has been missed. I saw the lineup and thought " what in the Hell is Lou doing" but hey he is the manager. Goodness what a gaff. What if your staring at extra innings. Just dumb.
Played in the pool
watched the cubs win, watched the blackhawks win and got a sunburn.
not a bad sunday! :-P
There is no infinity button for failing in sports. At some point, things turn. They always do. - Bill Simmons
How about the dogs?
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on May 23, 2010 9:16 PM CDT up reply actions
they had a blast
http://tweetphoto.com/23728198
There is no infinity button for failing in sports. At some point, things turn. They always do. - Bill Simmons
Oh man.
The darker golden retrievers are almost the same color are the old golden in my family (who died April 2009)…. :(
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 May 23, 2010 9:24 PM CDT up reply actions
As the old golden*
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 May 23, 2010 9:24 PM CDT up reply actions
how about
a new ginger pic?
http://tweetphoto.com/23728776
she would play ball until her legs fell off.
There is no infinity button for failing in sports. At some point, things turn. They always do. - Bill Simmons
I absolutely love your dogs.
IMO, goldens are the best dogs in the world. Here’s mine, Wrigley, we’ve talked about this before though. 
United we stand and united we'll fall......down on our knees the day we win it all!
by Bricks and Ivy on May 23, 2010 10:49 PM CDT up reply actions
I still don't know what I did before
we had the goldens. We had German Shepards growing up, but Goldens are just such a different level of goofy and fun.
There is no infinity button for failing in sports. At some point, things turn. They always do. - Bill Simmons
Adorable
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on May 24, 2010 8:36 AM CDT up reply actions
Did you hear the one about the Rookie left handed hitter
whose manager plays him against lefties including one of the best out there?
Check out tonight’s Mets box score re Ike Davis
OK I realize Davis is the regular 1B but seriously WTF does Lou sit Colvin against EVERY lefty? Did he sit against lefies in the minors? I hear other teams actually let left handed players play against left handed pitchers.
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
Me either Jim
What have I told you about using
logic? Especially with Lou?
:-P
There is no infinity button for failing in sports. At some point, things turn. They always do. - Bill Simmons
He didn't
I may rue giving you this info, but believe it or not he had almost the exact same splits in the minors against righties and lefties. I still think we are better off if Lou gets him his 4 starts a week against right-handers, but there probably is no harm in trying him against Kershaw on Tuesday and seeing how he does.
The problem is
Dome splits are pretty ugly and Nady is still not very good especially as fielder so letting Colvin play against left handers in interleague would have been good.
In any event Lou does not let him play 4 days a week or even close and putting Nady in Friday against a rightly was kind of typical
FYI
Thanks on the stats. I tried to find them on my own but couldn’t
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
Me either Jim
by Doggie Stalker on May 23, 2010 10:00 PM CDT up reply actions
Here you on that
It’s really a shame that Colvin isn’t right-handed as you need a platoon partner for Dome and Byrd and Soriano have been so red hot lately. Byrd has never had 600 ABs in a season, so now that he has cooled down a little bit I wonder if we won’t start seeing more of Colvin in center. Personally, I think Byrd’s defense in center is much better than Colvin, but Colvin won’t kill you there and we need him to get ABs. I might have come around to your thinking as far as the best way to get Colvin at-bats is to start him against lefties, but if he starts doing that regularly, I bet we see his average dip pretty quickly.
Byrd defense has been suprisingly good
but Colvin is better. I think some of Byrd’s defense ( like the behind the back catch) looks better than it is because he misjudges balls.
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
Me either Jim
by Doggie Stalker on May 23, 2010 10:10 PM CDT up reply actions
You think?
I can see what you are saying as far as Byrd diving for a lot of balls that a faster player catches easily, but on Monday when Colvin played center there were two balls hit to almost the exact same spot and Colvin played one on the bounce and Byrd made a great diving catch. Byrd’s range has been much better than I expected.
I do
Colvin is an above average fielder and has a great arm.
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
Me either Jim
by Doggie Stalker on May 23, 2010 10:33 PM CDT up reply actions
Colvin has got a
total of 12 AB’s in the last 10 games and has gone 6 for 12. Lou can’t even DH him one game this weekend. Just dumb Lou, just dumb
Cubs will face two Dodgers RHP
… a good time to get Colvin in the starting lineup at least once.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
How bout twice?
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
Me either Jim
by Doggie Stalker on May 24, 2010 9:28 AM CDT up reply actions
It's Lou.
You can’t seriously say you expected otherwise.
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 May 24, 2010 9:34 AM CDT up reply actions
You will sometime in the future lol.
"Everything has an end, except a sausage, which has two."
by Sandberg's evil twin on May 25, 2010 2:54 PM CDT up reply actions
WKOBBDYWHTP?
What kind of baseball do you want him to play?
by Steven Schweickert on May 23, 2010 9:57 PM CDT up reply actions
There are other teams ... and there are the Chicago Cubs.
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 May 24, 2010 9:43 AM CDT up reply actions
I've heard it works that way lol :P
"Everything has an end, except a sausage, which has two."
by Sandberg's evil twin on May 25, 2010 2:54 PM CDT up reply actions
Nice recap.
I heard that Silva was the first to begin his Cubs career 6-0 since Dizzy Dean. Cool stuff.
"And away we go..."-Pat Hughes
i could
live without these nailbiters.great win.dodgers are gonna be real tough. i think this 2 man bullpen is gonna bite us in the ass in the end.marshall and marmol are good but until the rest of these schmoes remember how to get outs. oh boy.
Hey guys,
I’d like your opinions on something.
When I post the Blackhawks win banner, should I post it linking to “Here Come the Hawks” or “Chelsea Dagger”?
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on May 24, 2010 9:00 AM CDT reply actions
I vote one of each :D
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by cooliogirl47 on May 24, 2010 9:05 AM CDT up reply actions
I'll second that.
"Everything has an end, except a sausage, which has two."
by Sandberg's evil twin on May 25, 2010 2:55 PM CDT up reply actions
I don't think so.
Because, as Al pointed out earlier, jinxes and superstitions are “rooted in something real”.
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on May 24, 2010 10:08 AM CDT up reply actions
Like how they won the last two days
because I wore my Billy Williams t-shirt and did NOT use my Cubs coffee mug?
"And away we go..."-Pat Hughes
by katie casey on May 24, 2010 10:18 AM CDT up reply actions
I didn't even know the Cubs had a Twitter-verse
"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
now that I do, I'm all in favor of blowing it up
"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
LOL
nice.
"Everything has an end, except a sausage, which has two."
by Sandberg's evil twin on May 25, 2010 2:57 PM CDT up reply actions
What's with
the scruffy unsahved look Lou has so often anymore…makes him look more like a doddering old fool when he comes out of the dugout. Couldn’t help but notice Len and Bob sounded kinda surprised when he pulled Silva “what’s Lou doing?” one of them said.
I missed that part of the game
But I am surprised, because they had commented earlier that he would not last a lot of innings because of the heat and humidity.
"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
it's his
playoff beard. No shaving till we take the pennant! :D
Silva was pulled a bit unexpectedly because he had some neck problems crop up.
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.
by drewishdrewid on May 24, 2010 3:21 PM CDT up reply actions
We need someone to photoshop Lou into a Santa Claus type beard.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
He looks like he's well on his way to doing it naturally.
"Everything has an end, except a sausage, which has two."
by Sandberg's evil twin on May 25, 2010 2:59 PM CDT up reply actions
I have to admit
I was drifting in and out of a nap. With the wierd hours I work Sunday afternoons get used for catch sleep when I can. BUt obviously must have been in the 6th or7th not sure.
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