Sometimes, Better Lucky Than Good: Cubs' Fontenot And Colvin Come Off Bench To Produce 1-0 Win
by Al Yellon on May 27, 2010 4:47 PM CDT
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PrintBefore we discuss the Cubs 1-0 win over the Dodgers this afternoon, let's get the medical report out of the way.
Via tweet from Gordon Wittenmyer of the Sun-Times, Carlos Zambrano spent the day at the hospital with appendicitis-like symptoms. It's been a tumultuous year for Z already -- this would be a real bad break for him.
Also from Twittermyer, Jeff Baker had to leave today's game in the eighth inning for a very scary reason:
Baker left game with complete loss of vision in right eye. Being examined.
We hope, of course, that both Z and Baker are OK. But it was Baker's replacement, Mike Fontenot, who began the Cubs' winning rally in the bottom of the eighth with a triple into the right field corner that the Dodgers' Xavier Paul couldn't handle. One batter later, Tyler Colvin, who came into the game along with Sean Marshall in a double-switch, hit a ball to almost the same spot; this time when Paul fumbled around with it, Colvin also wound up on third on an error after being credited with a double.
The Cubs once again couldn't get a runner home from third with less than two out -- but this time it didn't matter, as Carlos Marmol struck out pinch hitters Manny Ramirez and Garret Anderson after a walk for his 11th save. Marmol now has pitched 24.2 innings -- 74 outs -- and has registered 49 of them via strikeout.
That saved the Cubs' first 1-0 win in more than three years, since Jason Marquis shut out the Pirates 1-0 on May 9, 2007. Ted Lilly gave up only three singles, along with three walks. He walked the bases loaded in the fifth, but got out of it with a popup that seemed to hang up in the sunshiny sky forever before Starlin Castro caught it.
Give credit to Dodgers rookie John Ely (and I will, mercifully, leave all the Ely/Lilly/Prozac jokes to the multitude of tweeters who lit up the Twitterverse with them this morning). Ely gave up only a pair of walks and a double to Derrek Lee, and a seventh-inning single to Kosuke Fukudome, the only hitter other than Lee to reach base against him.
And then there was Colvin, who, although I have no game log proof of it, very likely faced Ely when they were both in the Southern League in 2009 (Colvin with the Cubs' Tennessee club, Ely with the White Sox' team at Birmingham). Perhaps Colvin had seen Ely before and knew what was coming. In any case -- all the right buttons got pushed today, and the Cubs have their second straight series win against a team with a winning record. They've now won eight of their last eleven, and can pick up ground on both the Reds and Cardinals, who have later games today. The Cardinals, in fact, are playing a strange 3:35 PDT start against the Padres, which will likely get them to Chicago well after midnight for the day game tomorrow. Let's hope for another 13-inning Cardinals loss like they had last night.
Yes, that's right, the same Cardinals who, according to some here, were "dominant" and were going to "run away with the division". They've scored one run in two games in San Diego, while the Cubs are beginning to look like a solid team.
The sun shone today on Wrigley (on the smallest crowd this year, 33,868); it felt like an old-time game, 1-0 in the afternoon sunshine. It's supposed to be beautiful weather all weekend. The Cardinals? Bring 'em on.
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This is what happens when you throw 3 bad asses in a game.
Ted Lilly, Sean Marshall and Carlos Marmol -— WELL DONE!
GO CUBS! Let’s ride this momentum into the St. Louis series!
A-well-a Byrd, Byrd, Byrd, well the Byrd is the word.
YEAH CUBS!
What a game to listen to!
On a more serious note, appendicitis is something I won’t wish on anyone (not even Ryan Braun) I’ve had them out in addition to a hernia surgery a few years later. Let’s hope it’s something less serious.
"I cherish this dream I had as a little kid to play baseball,'' Ted Lilly
by Madison Cub Fan on May 27, 2010 4:54 PM CDT reply actions
good news
Carlos Zambrano left Wrigley Field before Thursday’s game complaining of abdominal pain. Test taken at Northwestern Memorial Hospital ruled out any sort of appendicitis attack. For the time being, the Cubs’ training staff said the malady is being diagnosed as lower right-side abdominal pain. /blockquote>
http://espn.go.com/blog/chicago/cubs/post/_/id/1030/notes-zambrano-doesnt-have-appendicitis
Things work out best for those that make the best out of the way things work out - Coach Wooden
This Baker issue scares me a bit
because it could be a number of things that I’d rather not enumerate in the interest of not speculating. But complete blindness in one eye… like eths says, “mist”!
That is a really scary thing. I hope he's going to be ok.
Everyone's thought process with this team is that the playoffs start now. Tomorrow is going to be Day One of our run to October.
-- Marlon Byrd
Yes, that was awful to hear.
I hope Jeff gets better real soon.
A-well-a Byrd, Byrd, Byrd, well the Byrd is the word.
Hope It's Not Glaucoma
That’s what ended Kirby Puckett’s career. I really hope it’s not glaucoma.
"The big possums walk late." - Harry Caray
Who knows. It could be dehydration for all we know at this point.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
Or a migraine...
I on occasion lose peripheral vision and my eye gets hazy, due to a likely optical migraine. Point is, it could be plenty of benign, no concern issues. Wasn’t Puckett’s glaucoma caused (in part) by diabetes?
by anvilcrawler on May 27, 2010 5:44 PM CDT up reply actions
lets hope it's something like Z's
"I cherish this dream I had as a little kid to play baseball,'' Ted Lilly
by Madison Cub Fan on May 27, 2010 5:45 PM CDT up reply actions
Most likely a migraine
Definitely not glaucoma which takes a course of years to develop, and dehydration would not cause blindness in one eye. Most likely a migraine. Other possibilities – stroke, cerebral hemorrhage, infection or inflammation involving the optic nerve.
by mr_einstein on May 27, 2010 6:38 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Something like a stroke or cerebral hemorrhage
would manifest itself pretty quickly.
Migraines can obliterate your vision. I get them 2-3 times a year. It was scary the first time it happened, but after that, you almost can feel them coming on.
by Not Bruce Froemming on May 27, 2010 9:54 PM CDT up reply actions
My wife, a doctor, told me the same thing. It was probably a migraine.
by Fraggin Judge on May 27, 2010 11:56 PM CDT up reply actions
Hopefully...
… that’s what it is, and it will clear up and he’ll be fine.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
I'm hoping dehydration
I once was dehydrated so bad that I couldn’t see out of either eye. It was just a sheet of white.
Huge win today.
Interesting that all the teeth-gnashing about Z/Gorzo might work itself out. Also, I’m guessing Tracy is called up tomorrow.
Really?
One tweet I saw said A-Ram might play tomorrow. Where do you get this feeling?
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
could be for muffin man
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by jesus christos on May 27, 2010 4:57 PM CDT up reply actions
I am guessing
that they will wait for the Baker situation to resolve itself before they make any decisions…if Baker has to goto the DL then you can sit on Rami for a another day or two
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Great series win. This team is little-by-little starting to put things together.
I knew that St. Louis wouldn’t be as dominant as other people thought they would be. This division is too tight for a runaway winner.
Ballhawk; I was at the game yesterday, and I could’ve swore it was you that I saw, but I wasn’t sure. If it was, I’m sorry I didn’t go up to you and get a chance to meet you.
Everyone's thought process with this team is that the playoffs start now. Tomorrow is going to be Day One of our run to October.
-- Marlon Byrd
You (or at least I thought it was you,) were standing up against the wall....
…with a pair of shades on, knee braces, an orange shirt and a lefty glove.
Everyone's thought process with this team is that the playoffs start now. Tomorrow is going to be Day One of our run to October.
-- Marlon Byrd
Yep - that was me.
I am most comfortable when my back is up against a wall… ;-)
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
Damn. Oh well.
And TWSS.
Everyone's thought process with this team is that the playoffs start now. Tomorrow is going to be Day One of our run to October.
-- Marlon Byrd
I'll try to meet up with you at or near Wrigley in July.
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 27, 2010 5:45 PM CDT up reply actions
Same here!!!
I’ll be on the lookout for people when I head to the Friendly Confines. :D
A LO PROFUNDOOO...NOO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NOO...DIGALE QUE NO A ESA PELOTA!! GANAN LOS CACHORROS DE CHICAGO!!
by Azul Cachorro on May 27, 2010 6:31 PM CDT up reply actions
What day(s) will you be going?
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 27, 2010 7:30 PM CDT up reply actions
Best wishes to Z and Baker...
Baker didn’t even go after a ball hit right by him the play before he got taken out, something had to be wrong.
Theriot needs a few days off, another terrible game, yet I’m sure he’ll continue to play. Same for Byrd. This could mean Tracy is on his way back up.
Nevertheless, a good win, taking another series from a good team.
"You've got to get your damn shirts rolled up and go out and kick somebody's ass. That's what you've got to do. Period." -- Lou Piniella
Soto really really struggling at the plate also :(
"I cherish this dream I had as a little kid to play baseball,'' Ted Lilly
by Madison Cub Fan on May 27, 2010 4:59 PM CDT up reply actions
Too true, but Hill sucks.
At least Fontenot can play 2B in place of Theriot, oh and Font is 8 for his last 15 and has had some nice games, seems to be seeing the ball well at the plate.
"You've got to get your damn shirts rolled up and go out and kick somebody's ass. That's what you've got to do. Period." -- Lou Piniella
Just as long as he plays 2B, and only 2B.
He looked awful at third last night.
Everyone's thought process with this team is that the playoffs start now. Tomorrow is going to be Day One of our run to October.
-- Marlon Byrd
@ryno runner
He looked awful at third when he first played there last year, but he got so good at it that he was used as a defensive replacement after he got back to second. He usually messes up in the beginning, but later plays better than average, and even makes some web gems.
unfortunately
it seems like the guys who were hot at the end of April – beginning of May are beginning to cool off…
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Theriot needs more than a *few* days off
they’ll make you laugh (at them), they’ll make you cry (tears of desperation)
Word.
Trade him to Nationals already.
"You've got to get your damn shirts rolled up and go out and kick somebody's ass. That's what you've got to do. Period." -- Lou Piniella
im sure theriot is worth atleast storen
if not strasburg
all that scrap finally pays off
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by jesus christos on May 27, 2010 5:03 PM CDT up reply actions
I would take a PTBNL.
"You've got to get your damn shirts rolled up and go out and kick somebody's ass. That's what you've got to do. Period." -- Lou Piniella
At the moment, we have an awful lot of guys slumping
Theriot, Castro, Byrd, Soto, all slumping pretty badly. Can’t give them all a day off. Especially since Fontenot will most likely have to play 3rd tomorrow, and Hill freaking sucks.
I guess I'm just a worrier, that's why my friends call me whiskers
by Nunyabidness on May 27, 2010 11:02 PM CDT up reply actions
Get well Jeff Baker and "Z"
I sure hope both get positive medical reports.
Even in victory this team can anger you. D Lee getting thrown out after a leadoff walk. Missed sign I am sure. Theriot bunting the ball, missed sign, most likely. Lou’s comments that were discussed on this board, not knowing that Theriot’s OBP is at .267 for the month and said " wow didn’t know that it was that low" I still trying to figure out why Colvin didn’t start today.
8-3 last 11, in spite of the skipper.
Take this weekend series fellas.
Because it would make sense to start the man who NEEDS more playing time....
…..than he has been getting. And you know that we can’t have any of that around here.
Everyone's thought process with this team is that the playoffs start now. Tomorrow is going to be Day One of our run to October.
-- Marlon Byrd
it amazes me Lou says crap like that, and still has a job.
Of course, he’s probably saved his job for the rest of the season with this little hot streak.
I guess I'm just a worrier, that's why my friends call me whiskers
by Nunyabidness on May 27, 2010 11:04 PM CDT up reply actions
The worst part is Lou probably was sincere. He's not a numbers guy.
by Fraggin Judge on May 27, 2010 11:57 PM CDT up reply actions
El Birdos is laughing about our injuries. Makes them feel better given their own.
Strangely it has no discussion about Fernado Salas, the rook called up to pitch tomorrow.
Lohse has some weird compartment syndrome problem that’s rare and will require surgery. Return to be two months to no one really freaking knows.
"Everything has an end, except a sausage, which has two."
by Sandberg's evil twin on May 27, 2010 5:03 PM CDT reply actions
Pardon my ignorance of our rival's farm system, but who is Salas?
Everyone's thought process with this team is that the playoffs start now. Tomorrow is going to be Day One of our run to October.
-- Marlon Byrd
The guy who will likely
shut us out tomorrow, given the Cubs lack of success against nobodys.
"You've got to get your damn shirts rolled up and go out and kick somebody's ass. That's what you've got to do. Period." -- Lou Piniella
Ah. Thank you. Lol.
Everyone's thought process with this team is that the playoffs start now. Tomorrow is going to be Day One of our run to October.
-- Marlon Byrd
Funny thing is the Cards official site has his name spelled as Fernado. Guess they don't know his name lol.
"Everything has an end, except a sausage, which has two."
by Sandberg's evil twin on May 27, 2010 5:10 PM CDT up reply actions
BURN!
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Rookie from Memphis. Has something like 13 scoreless innings pitched.
Doesn’t seem like El Birdos knows either…no talk about him at all.
"Everything has an end, except a sausage, which has two."
by Sandberg's evil twin on May 27, 2010 5:07 PM CDT up reply actions
look at his stats
gives up almost a hit an inning, also strikes out an inning and doesnt walk a lot of guys
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by jesus christos on May 27, 2010 5:07 PM CDT up reply actions
*looking
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by jesus christos on May 27, 2010 5:07 PM CDT up reply actions
So we stand absolutly no chance.
Everyone's thought process with this team is that the playoffs start now. Tomorrow is going to be Day One of our run to October.
-- Marlon Byrd
aslo gives up 1.4 HR/9
maybe we do have a chance afterall
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by jesus christos on May 27, 2010 5:11 PM CDT up reply actions
also
i cant spell today
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by jesus christos on May 27, 2010 5:11 PM CDT up reply actions
Maybe.....just maybe....
Everyone's thought process with this team is that the playoffs start now. Tomorrow is going to be Day One of our run to October.
-- Marlon Byrd
4 walks in 19 appearances. Must pitch to contact.
"Everything has an end, except a sausage, which has two."
by Sandberg's evil twin on May 27, 2010 5:13 PM CDT up reply actions
18 innings pitched in 19 games? This guy has definitely been used as a reliever.
"Everything has an end, except a sausage, which has two."
by Sandberg's evil twin on May 27, 2010 5:14 PM CDT up reply actions
That's a really weird thing...
… to take a reliever from the minors and have him start in his ML debut. He hasn’t started a game since he was in A ball in the Florida State League in 2007.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
dont question the abilities of dave duncan
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by jesus christos on May 27, 2010 5:30 PM CDT up reply actions
Pat said that's it never happened to a major ball player before
That it’s more common for motorcross racers.
"I cherish this dream I had as a little kid to play baseball,'' Ted Lilly
by Madison Cub Fan on May 27, 2010 5:05 PM CDT up reply actions
It was pointed out via El Birdos by an orthopaedic surgeon that
It’s common with lower body injuries…but not upper body. There are very few surgeons in the US that know how to deal with it and thus no one knows how Lohse will respond to it.
"Everything has an end, except a sausage, which has two."
by Sandberg's evil twin on May 27, 2010 5:09 PM CDT up reply actions
Teh Google says
It’s most common in the lower leg and forearms, which experience the most stress during repetitive exercise.
Pro Tip: Don’t read the Treatment section if you have a weak stomach.
"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 should know better than to listen to St.Louis doctors from personal experience alone...
"Everything has an end, except a sausage, which has two."
by Sandberg's evil twin on May 27, 2010 5:17 PM CDT up reply actions
I've learned a couple of things about Drs.
It’s never a good sign when they look at you and say “I’ve never seen that before”.
I hate seeing a guy out due to something freaky, even if he is a Card. I hope he responds to treatment, and can get back.
It never gets to be easy
by chitownhawkeye on May 27, 2010 5:33 PM CDT up reply actions
Exactly
Or if your doctor works teaches at a med school & brings his students in……. thats another sign your body is F*cked up
"I cherish this dream I had as a little kid to play baseball,'' Ted Lilly
by Madison Cub Fan on May 27, 2010 5:36 PM CDT up reply actions
I see you've played this game before
It never gets to be easy
by chitownhawkeye on May 27, 2010 6:07 PM CDT up reply actions
Yep
Happily that no longer the case. Just like they don’t know why it got F*cked up for about a decade….. they also don’t know why I’ve been healthy the last few years.
"I cherish this dream I had as a little kid to play baseball,'' Ted Lilly
by Madison Cub Fan on May 27, 2010 6:56 PM CDT up reply actions
Glad to hear it
Hope everything stays healthy
It never gets to be easy
by chitownhawkeye on May 27, 2010 7:07 PM CDT up reply actions
you also
"I cherish this dream I had as a little kid to play baseball,'' Ted Lilly
by Madison Cub Fan on May 27, 2010 7:59 PM CDT up reply actions
amazing
how even with all of the medical advances that sometimes you just have to do some blood letting
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Slightly OT and maybe this was covered earlier in homestand but Search function not working now
Appears to be some changes in the bleacher line entry process. They’re checking IDs before they scan your ticket and giving you a wristband if you want to drink. Just noticed it today – maybe it was put in place during last homestand when I was out of town?
Regardless, I wonder if the BCB post (and ensuing publicity) had anything to do with it. I talked with a few workers and crowd control folks – they say it’s helped quite a bit. Not sure what else they would say, but I’ll give the Cubs some credit for at least making an effort. Still need to work on controlling the improper actions of the overserved, but this is a good start.
Beware the power of Bleed Cubbie Blue…
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
Yep it was mentioned a few days ago...wristband thing.
"Everything has an end, except a sausage, which has two."
by Sandberg's evil twin on May 27, 2010 5:06 PM CDT up reply actions
You didn't read my recap of the Tuesday night game?
I wrote about this at that time.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
I will now
Like I said, Search function wasn’t working.
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
What the hell is up with the Search function, anyway?
It’s been flaky for weeks and now it’s just out of commission. I know the SBN databases have to be huge, but it’s all just text. Anybody hear anything from SBN tech support on this?
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Good question.
I did not know that it wasn’t working. Email support again and be specific about what you’re getting.
And it’s not all text, especially with all the pix you guys post.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
Those are just URLs
No actual photo/audio/video data is stored in the databases.
I’ll toss ’em an email and report back with results.
"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
And it’s not all text, especially with all the pix you guys post.
This kinda made me giggle.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
Al would really freak if he had seen the amount of gifs posted Tues. night.
"Everything has an end, except a sausage, which has two."
by Sandberg's evil twin on May 27, 2010 5:46 PM CDT up reply actions
It's not the amount.
It’s the file size. If you post pix with large file sizes, the threads will run slower.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
If?
C’mon Al, you should know by now, it’s a matter of when.
It never gets to be easy
by chitownhawkeye on May 27, 2010 6:09 PM CDT up reply actions
Oh, I know that.
I’m just sayin’ — don’t post photos with huge file size. Now, that doesn’t mean the PHYSICAL size, just the FILE size.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
As we all know, size matters.
"Everything has an end, except a sausage, which has two."
by Sandberg's evil twin on May 27, 2010 10:07 PM CDT up reply actions
@sandburgs evil twin
In the Cubs locker room, there is a pecking order based on that. Theriot, Baker, Grabow, and Gorzellany are at the bottom. You would not believe who is at the top.
This Howry guy
sure looks good all dressed up with a bow-tie on!
by ASpecialGuestAppearance on May 28, 2010 10:15 AM CDT up reply actions
I've been wondering that too.
I recently searched for some posts, and it kept acting strangely.
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 27, 2010 8:04 PM CDT up reply actions
...doctors ruled out appendicitis...
http://www.chicagobreakingsports.com/cubs/
"A waist is a terrible thing to mind." - Terry 'Fat Tub of Goo' Forster
Lmao. That'll do it.
Everyone's thought process with this team is that the playoffs start now. Tomorrow is going to be Day One of our run to October.
-- Marlon Byrd
'Backed-up poop'.
I really did not need to know that.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
me either
He must need more fiber in his diet.
"I cherish this dream I had as a little kid to play baseball,'' Ted Lilly
by Madison Cub Fan on May 27, 2010 5:08 PM CDT up reply actions
back to the bananas, Z!
they’ll make you laugh (at them), they’ll make you cry (tears of desperation)
that and maybe some high fiber breakfast cereal
"I cherish this dream I had as a little kid to play baseball,'' Ted Lilly
by Madison Cub Fan on May 27, 2010 5:39 PM CDT up reply actions
It's happened to me...
To the point where I was admitted to the hospital. So yeah, I know what it’s like—the pain and the subsequent embarrassment.
The doc just walks in and tosses you a bottle of Metamucil?
“Here ya go. GTFO.”
"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
Those conditions happen a lot. Fibercon anyone?
Let’s hope it isn’t a serious digestive issue. Those can be tricky.
"Everything has an end, except a sausage, which has two."
by Sandberg's evil twin on May 27, 2010 5:24 PM CDT up reply actions
They can be brutal
"I cherish this dream I had as a little kid to play baseball,'' Ted Lilly
by Madison Cub Fan on May 27, 2010 5:40 PM CDT up reply actions
Lou's foot will be coming out soon.
Stretch him out, Lou!
"Everything has an end, except a sausage, which has two."
by Sandberg's evil twin on May 27, 2010 5:16 PM CDT up reply actions 4 recs
LOL!
"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
Yes! Well played.
"Manny Trillo is coming in to pinch run. You know, for a lot of teams, you would pinch run for Manny Trillo." - Harry Caray
Make it green!
"Manny Trillo is coming in to pinch run. You know, for a lot of teams, you would pinch run for Manny Trillo." - Harry Caray
@Al Yellon
In other words, he is full of shit. Drinking a liter of San Pellegrino water will solve the problem.
con-Z-pation?
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by digitalbenjamin on May 27, 2010 5:14 PM CDT up reply actions
Probably first try digital exZtraction
Come visit me inside Wrigley along the Addison side mezzanine fence straight up from 1st base.
by section229beer on May 27, 2010 6:08 PM CDT up reply actions
that is wrong on so many levels
yet I still laughed.
"I cherish this dream I had as a little kid to play baseball,'' Ted Lilly
by Madison Cub Fan on May 27, 2010 5:40 PM CDT up reply actions
"Backed-up poop".
Could you have possibly said something else that would describe 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 27, 2010 5:47 PM CDT up reply actions
Faux-appendicitis happened to me...
when I was out in California to take part in the Jeopardy Teen Tournament back in high school. After the second day of taping, I had appendicitis like symptoms. It turned out to be just a virus…ruined what was a pretty great memory, but I was at least out of the hospital after three nights.
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by Chris Dobbertean on May 27, 2010 6:54 PM CDT up reply actions
LOL
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by digitalbenjamin on May 28, 2010 8:58 AM CDT up reply actions
Jesus, can we hire this guy a farking dietician or something?
I mean he goes through some ailment that can be solved with the right diet every damn year
I guess I'm just a worrier, that's why my friends call me whiskers
by Nunyabidness on May 27, 2010 11:07 PM CDT up reply actions
Anyone know anything about Salas other than the stats listed?
Nothing on El Birdos or the official site other than he has 13 scoreless innings pitched now. 18 innings pitched in 19 appearances must mean he’s been used as a reliever.
Lou would have a heart attack about stretching out a pitcher like this.
"Everything has an end, except a sausage, which has two."
by Sandberg's evil twin on May 27, 2010 5:19 PM CDT reply actions
What day is he supposed to pitch?
Carpenter is listed for tomorrow.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
They've been so secretive about it ala TLR I didn't have any idea, and the press release just
said he’s taking Lohse’s spot. Don’t know if they bumped Carp up a day, but apparently so. Waino’s spot is Sunday so I guess we get Salas Saturday.
"Everything has an end, except a sausage, which has two."
by Sandberg's evil twin on May 27, 2010 5:26 PM CDT up reply actions
Ah. Typical. Official site has no one listed for Sat or Sun.
TLR always pulls this shit with injuries. Hopefully I’ll get the scoop during the game tonight on what’s going on.
"Everything has an end, except a sausage, which has two."
by Sandberg's evil twin on May 27, 2010 5:38 PM CDT up reply actions
Few notes while listening to the game while staining my girlfriend's deck:
1 – Lee is really seeing the ball well. He’s taking pitches, waiting for his pitch, and driving the ball. He’s probably back on the up-tick. Comparing the last 28 days vs 14 days vs 7 days, Lee has gotten better and better—hell, his OPS is over 1.000 in the last week.
2 – Theriot & Fontenot playing together, every day, really makes me nervous. I do NOT like LBR @ third, and I simply do not like Theriot.
3 – Furthermore, Theriot needs a friggin’ break. He’s the inverse of Lee—he’s gotten worse, worse, and worse in the last 28/14/7 days; his OPS in the last 14 is around .425. .425!
4 – If Marshall (ERA+ 234) and Marmol (ERA+ 297) could pitch every day we would be awesome.
Dan
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
what a nice boyfriend
I’m impressed
"I cherish this dream I had as a little kid to play baseball,'' Ted Lilly
by Madison Cub Fan on May 27, 2010 5:41 PM CDT up reply actions
I'd think given Fonty has hit well and Theriot is cooling off so much Lou should switch Scrappys for a day at least.
"Everything has an end, except a sausage, which has two."
by Sandberg's evil twin on May 27, 2010 5:41 PM CDT up reply actions
Except that leaves us without a 3B...
Baker’s status is unknown and the Cubs just flat out refuse to put Ramirez on the DL.
"You've got to get your damn shirts rolled up and go out and kick somebody's ass. That's what you've got to do. Period." -- Lou Piniella
Yep...tis true. Let's hope Baker is fine or at least Tracy is called up post-haste.
"Everything has an end, except a sausage, which has two."
by Sandberg's evil twin on May 27, 2010 5:47 PM CDT up reply actions
well if you
put him on the dl now but he is ready on Sunday - youre kinda screwed…this way if he doesnt play for 6-7 days and then needs another week boom – 15 day dl retroactive.
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Yeah I know but total eye loss doesn't sound like he will be playing sunday.
We really need as I’m sure is evident some reliable info here.
"Everything has an end, except a sausage, which has two."
by Sandberg's evil twin on May 27, 2010 5:51 PM CDT up reply actions
Are you referring to Ramirez or Baker?
I hope Ramirez, he’s not magically gonna get healthy and start hitting again by Sunday. Not to mention the fact that if Lou sits on his hands until then, we’d have no bench.
"You've got to get your damn shirts rolled up and go out and kick somebody's ass. That's what you've got to do. Period." -- Lou Piniella
Also, as of tomorrow, Ramirez hasn't played in a week, so just put him on the DL!
"You've got to get your damn shirts rolled up and go out and kick somebody's ass. That's what you've got to do. Period." -- Lou Piniella
@Sandburgs evil twin
Theriot is not all that scrappy. He’s just weak and untalented. His greatest talent is beating others to the microphone. Fontenot is extremely scrappy, and he plays better with a chip on his shoulder.
"beating others to the microphone"
I am unfamiliar with this idiom. Could you explain it for me?
"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 think he/she means
that Theriot is at his best talking to reporters. At least that’s how I took it.
"And away we go..."-Pat Hughes
it's not an idiom
Riot is the most interviewed Cubs player.
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.
by drewishdrewid on May 28, 2010 10:44 AM CDT up reply actions
Assuming you're both right about that
Why is that a valid criterion for more playing time?
"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
huh?
it’s not.
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.
by drewishdrewid on May 28, 2010 11:08 AM CDT up reply actions
Castro
Anyone else worried about him? Another 0-for. Seems like a while since he’s contributed.
"They found a delivery in my flaw." - Dan Quisenberry
Not yet
Although I think he could use a game in the dugout, just to rest, observe, and talk to Trammel.
"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
Yep, He could use some counseling on how to deal with pitchers throwing junk.
"Everything has an end, except a sausage, which has two."
by Sandberg's evil twin on May 27, 2010 5:31 PM CDT up reply actions
He looks to have a case of pitchers-adjusting-to-rookie-itis.
We’ll see if he can adjust back. I hope so, he’s got a great swing when he uses it well.
"Everything has an end, except a sausage, which has two."
by Sandberg's evil twin on May 27, 2010 5:29 PM CDT up reply actions
NO
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by jesus christos on May 27, 2010 5:31 PM CDT up reply actions
now i have caps
eventually i will type something correctly
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by jesus christos on May 27, 2010 5:32 PM CDT up reply actions
That's got to be the ultimate example of my bad
"Everything has an end, except a sausage, which has two."
by Sandberg's evil twin on May 27, 2010 5:33 PM CDT up reply actions
Your keyboard is obviously possessed
Sprinkle some holy water on it.
"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
just putting my fingers on it should do the trick...
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by jesus christos on May 27, 2010 5:34 PM CDT up reply actions
Keyboard says "Lay your handsss on me"
"Everything has an end, except a sausage, which has two."
by Sandberg's evil twin on May 27, 2010 5:37 PM CDT up reply actions
I am
if only just because I am waiting to see how he can adjust to big leauge scouting staffs and pitchers working around him
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He hit two line drive outs today, DeWitt deflected
a ball to himself to catch the second one, most days, those are both hits, and we’re not having this conversation. As long as he’s fielding well, any hitting we get from him is a bonus.
"You've got to get your damn shirts rolled up and go out and kick somebody's ass. That's what you've got to do. Period." -- Lou Piniella
ok so Theriot's
offense that he was providing was useless because he was a less than average fielder at shortstop?
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He's not good offensively either...
Why do people think he is? BA is the most overrated stat out there next to Wins for a pitcher.
I thought that he had
One of the better BA with RISP on the team. Is this no longer the case?
"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
is it not
the percentage of times that you get a hit? I prefer OBP for contact hitters then look at hr & 2b for power hitters…I severly dislike most sabermetrics because it seems to promote lazyness…for pitchers I take wins into account along with WHIP…
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Not necessarily,
but when you commit to playing your future-star SS, you take the good with the bad, you don’t send him down, or claim that he’s not hitting, he got unlucky today, he sure as hell hit the ball harder than Theriot has this month.
"You've got to get your damn shirts rolled up and go out and kick somebody's ass. That's what you've got to do. Period." -- Lou Piniella
Not at all.
He hit the ball hard at least two times today, one of which should’ve been a hit if not for a great play.
Actually, both of them could have been.
He got robbed twice.
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
"To [Vermont Cubs Fan], good luck, stay strong!"
-Captain Richard Phillips-
by Vermont Cubs Fan on May 27, 2010 7:31 PM CDT up reply actions
Castro
Actually hit the ball on the nose twice today but ended in nice defensive plays by LAD.
by cubbiefanTN on May 27, 2010 6:36 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
ubaldo jimenez is ridiculous
only 7 ER in 71 1/3 innings
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Glad we missed him on their quick swing through town
"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 wouldnt have even bothered following the game
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by jesus christos on May 27, 2010 5:38 PM CDT up reply actions
He's injured now isn't he?
"Everything has an end, except a sausage, which has two."
by Sandberg's evil twin on May 27, 2010 5:39 PM CDT up reply actions
no
i think he left with cramping in the 7th inning in his start before yesterdays, though
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by jesus christos on May 27, 2010 5:40 PM CDT up reply actions
Were you mad at him?
"Everything has an end, except a sausage, which has two."
by Sandberg's evil twin on May 27, 2010 5:44 PM CDT up reply actions
Pat got a real kick out of his name
Asked Ronnie if he’d would have ever thought of naming one of his kids that
"I cherish this dream I had as a little kid to play baseball,'' Ted Lilly
by Madison Cub Fan on May 27, 2010 5:42 PM CDT up reply actions
I bet BB wouldn't see the humor in it.
"Everything has an end, except a sausage, which has two."
by Sandberg's evil twin on May 27, 2010 5:45 PM CDT up reply actions
Pat is a bit over the top in his name fascination
"I cherish this dream I had as a little kid to play baseball,'' Ted Lilly
by Madison Cub Fan on May 27, 2010 5:52 PM CDT up reply actions
Yep and BB does have a sense of humor...but he often says he is near bald.
"Everything has an end, except a sausage, which has two."
by Sandberg's evil twin on May 27, 2010 5:54 PM CDT up reply actions
Huge series win today.
I’m still having trouble believing that the Cubs just shut out the Los Angeles Dodgers twice in three games. I honestly think this was the biggest series win for the Cubs in 2010, at least to this point of the season.
The Dodgers had won 14 of 17 games coming into this series. Chances are they will get their offense back in Colorado this weekend. Their offense had carried the team, and then they ran into a buzz saw in Wrigley over the past few days.
Also, I am a little curious. Why do so many Chicago Cubs vs. Los Angeles Dodgers games turn into low-scoring pitching duels?
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 27, 2010 5:50 PM CDT reply actions
Because both teams have good starting pitching.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
And Ethier is injured.
"Everything has an end, except a sausage, which has two."
by Sandberg's evil twin on May 27, 2010 5:52 PM CDT up reply actions
Go figure we win the games we score 1 run and 3 runs
And lose the game we score 5!
It's the Bizarro Cubs!
"One of the things I like about baseball is that between innings you can go to the restroom.'' ~Manny Acta.
Do I even have to post the picture?
Everyone's thought process with this team is that the playoffs start now. Tomorrow is going to be Day One of our run to October.
-- Marlon Byrd
Good insight, VCF
In 2008, this was the same thing. Cubs won the series in Chicago, IIRC, but they were all low-scoring games.
I concur, winning this series was a big step in the right direction. Cards are coming to down having lost two out of three, with starting-pitching problems and Pujols being un-Pujols-like.
Should be an interesting weekend.
by Not Bruce Froemming on May 27, 2010 10:00 PM CDT up reply actions
I saw him hit the crap out of the ball twice tonight (pujols)
I don’t think it qualifies as breaking a slump but he doesn’t have any problems swinging the bat at all.
Let’s hope we cool them down again, they got a lot of hits tonight.
"Everything has an end, except a sausage, which has two."
by Sandberg's evil twin on May 27, 2010 10:10 PM CDT up reply actions
Hmm I meant one Pujols homer and one that just barely went foul.
Don’t like seeing him get his stroke back.
"Everything has an end, except a sausage, which has two."
by Sandberg's evil twin on May 27, 2010 10:11 PM CDT up reply actions
A series win over the Cards
would sure give a huge boost of confidence to the folks around here.
Here’s hoping the lads can do it.
"I think I'm going to a casino in Indiana and play snake eyes. I don't know what else to say, I'll be honest with you."
How long is Lou going to continue to start Nady against right-handed pitching? Colvin
continues to hit right-handers at a torrid pace, yet he continues to sit while Nady plays. Is Lou being stubborn about this? I just don’t get it.
"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris
by willie mays hayes' gloves on May 27, 2010 5:51 PM CDT reply actions
As far as today
Lou said in the postgame something about the scouting report claiming lefties were hitting poorly against Ely. Maybe someone else remembers what he specifically said.
Lou said...
“Tyler Colvin is a lefty??? Huh.. I guess I hadn’t noticed. That’s pretty remarkable, has he been doing that for awhile now?”
Well, this part....
I guess I hadn’t noticed. That’s pretty remarkable, has he been doing that for awhile now.
… definitely calls for a Lou Acronym:
IGIHN. TPR, HHBDTFAN?
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
WTH?
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 27, 2010 9:23 PM CDT up reply actions
lefties are hitting .216 against ely
but he also has a 4.73 ERA against lefties
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by jesus christos on May 27, 2010 7:19 PM CDT up reply actions
wait....wait....wait
So, Lou studies the batting averages of lefties against Ely, but doesn’t know his OWN player (Theriot) only has a .267 OBP in May? Me-thinks Lou is actually SEARCHING for reasons not to play Colvin for some reason
I guess I'm just a worrier, that's why my friends call me whiskers
by Nunyabidness on May 27, 2010 11:15 PM CDT up reply actions
It is rather silly for him to know more about the stats of an opposing pitcher
than one of his own starting 9.
Another question.
Were all three Cubs-Dodgers games Platinum games?
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 27, 2010 5:51 PM CDT reply actions
Not surprised. First shot of the game I saw was the bleachers full.
"Everything has an end, except a sausage, which has two."
by Sandberg's evil twin on May 27, 2010 5:53 PM CDT up reply actions
Not totally full but mostly
Al and I had a lovely time today discussing ticket pricing & marketing, Nady, Fuld etc. We had a large group of very nice mentally challenged folks in front of us who really enjoyed the game. MUCH better than sitting around drunken yuppies. A truly great game though I think Marshall has become an unintentional vulture for “stealing” wins from starters.
I called my mother and sister to say what a great game it was and they both had the same response, how could a 1-0 be exciting? Still very frustrated by the lack of plate patience by most Cub batters.
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
Me either Jim
by Doggie Stalker on May 27, 2010 6:00 PM CDT up reply actions
Your mother and sister must not be huge baseball fans. Glad to hear you had a good time!
Also glad Al made it through your discussion lol…and it wouldn’t have been your post if you hadn’t been frustrated. Glad you saw a great game to buffer it.
"Everything has an end, except a sausage, which has two."
by Sandberg's evil twin on May 27, 2010 10:01 PM CDT up reply actions
That's the whole point of baseball
A 1-0 game is as exciting as it gets.
I guess maybe a 1-0 soccer game is more exciting than I give it credit for, too.
by Not Bruce Froemming on May 27, 2010 10:02 PM CDT up reply actions
I sure agree.
Of course it’s better when you win, but no matter what that was going to be exciting for sure. Every pitch could mean so much .
"Everything has an end, except a sausage, which has two."
by Sandberg's evil twin on May 27, 2010 10:12 PM CDT up reply actions
No doubt
Yet another edge-of-your-seat game, the ultimate version of it.
by Not Bruce Froemming on May 27, 2010 11:00 PM CDT up reply actions
Depends on when the goal is scored
And who scores it. If (say) Italy scores that goal in the first 15 minutes, you may as well just change the channel – they’ll pass it between their defense and midfield for the rest of the game.
On the other hand, if the first goal is scored with 15 minutes or so left in a meaningful match, the furious attacking by the team which is behind can make for some of the most breathtaking sport ever. Subbing in 2 or 3 strikers, lots of shots, opposing goalie playing closer to the midfield stripe than the goal – all sorts of fun stuff.
If you are so inclined, I suggest watching the first half of the World Cup Final from 2006, and watch how Italy drastically changes their strategy when France scores first. A typically counter-attacking team, Italy changes to all-out attacking mode until they score the equalizer. The French defense is at first stunned by the assault and then goes into bunker mode, just hoping to latch onto a ball to clear it. Fantastically entertaining.
"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 get what you're saying
BTW, I’m really looking forward to the World Cup. Despite the Czechs taking it to the US the other day, I really think the Americans will have good showing.
by Not Bruce Froemming on May 27, 2010 11:01 PM CDT up reply actions
But Tuesday and last night's games were Platinum?
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 27, 2010 5:56 PM CDT up reply actions
Weekday-day games are almost never platinum.
"You've got to get your damn shirts rolled up and go out and kick somebody's ass. That's what you've got to do. Period." -- Lou Piniella
Tuesday's game, apparently, was.
I’m curious about last night.
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 27, 2010 5:57 PM CDT up reply actions
Tuesday was a night game.
"You've got to get your damn shirts rolled up and go out and kick somebody's ass. That's what you've got to do. Period." -- Lou Piniella
I remember seeing in the recap of that game,
That Al mentioned it was a platinum game.
Again, I’m curious about last night.
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 27, 2010 5:59 PM CDT up reply actions
Tues & Wed night were platinum, today gold.
Settled?
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
Tuesday and Wednesday night's games
were both platinum. Cubs day games unless they are on Friday or holidays are never platinum.
"You've got to get your damn shirts rolled up and go out and kick somebody's ass. That's what you've got to do. Period." -- Lou Piniella
a number of Friday games are platinum including tomorrow
I think the only non Friday platininum day game is Opening Day.
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
Me either Jim
by Doggie Stalker on May 27, 2010 6:01 PM CDT up reply actions
See above post, and the word almost.
"You've got to get your damn shirts rolled up and go out and kick somebody's ass. That's what you've got to do. Period." -- Lou Piniella
we posted at the same time
so while great minds think alike I could not have read your post first.
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
Me either Jim
by Doggie Stalker on May 27, 2010 6:11 PM CDT up reply actions
Haha, nice :)
"You've got to get your damn shirts rolled up and go out and kick somebody's ass. That's what you've got to do. Period." -- Lou Piniella
Well you kiddies play nice. Gotta run some errands and listen for the pitcher tomorrow.
"Everything has an end, except a sausage, which has two."
by Sandberg's evil twin on May 27, 2010 5:56 PM CDT reply actions
by the way
maybe I am just stoking the fire…but what happened to all of the talk that it isnt early enough in the season to stage a comeback and contend in the NL/NL Central
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Nice win today...
Come on Al, there was really only ONE person saying the Cardinals were …
…“dominant” and were going to “run away with the division”.
I think the rest of us were just saying the Cardinals are simply better than us. I still think they are.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on May 27, 2010 6:02 PM CDT reply actions
I hold strong and fast by my Houston Astros World Series Championship prediction.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
orioles all the way, man
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by jesus christos on May 27, 2010 6:06 PM CDT up reply actions
FYI, every time you write something and I read it
I do so in the voice of Mr. Slave saying “Jesus Christ” in South Park.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
thats... good to know
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by jesus christos on May 27, 2010 6:11 PM CDT up reply actions
thank you
now I will be doing that from now on
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You're gonna have to give me that foot massage when my Kansas City Royals sweep them this October.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on May 27, 2010 6:07 PM CDT up reply actions
I am not counting them out
until Oswalt is gone
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agreed
There were plenty of doubts about the Cubs, but no one thought the Cardinals were that good.
Regardless...
…. it’s clear to me that the Cardinals have just as many flaws as the Cubs do. So does every other NL team.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
OMG PLEASE not this again.
Phillies, anyone?
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
They have lost their last two series.
The first was in Philadelphia against the Red Sox, and the second was in New York against the Mets.
Next?
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
"To [Vermont Cubs Fan], good luck, stay strong!"
-Captain Richard Phillips-
by Vermont Cubs Fan on May 27, 2010 7:36 PM CDT up reply actions
In fact,
The Phillies haven’t won a series since they swept the Brewers at Miller Park on May 14-16.
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 27, 2010 7:37 PM CDT up reply actions
Haven't the Phillies
been shut out in three of their last four games or some such thing?
by Not Bruce Froemming on May 27, 2010 10:03 PM CDT up reply actions
Four of their last five, actually.
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 27, 2010 11:56 PM CDT up reply actions
They didn't score at all in New York. That's not something you hear very often. They
must not have gone to Time Square.
"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris
by willie mays hayes' gloves on May 28, 2010 12:03 AM CDT up reply actions
no, thanks
I’m a Cubs fan.
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.
by drewishdrewid on May 28, 2010 10:52 AM CDT up reply actions
They are better than us, with the current make ups of the teams.
Though these two rookie pitchers will have something to say about the Cards getting better or worse. PJ Walters unfortunately for us looked great tonight.
"Everything has an end, except a sausage, which has two."
by Sandberg's evil twin on May 27, 2010 10:03 PM CDT up reply actions
After beating the Pirates only one ^$%# GAME this year so far
it is gratifying that this club
1. swept the Rockies at home, then went into Philadelphia,
2. and beat the best team in the NL in their house, flew down to Texas,
3. and won 2 out of 3 from the AL West Division Leaders, came back to Wrigley, and
4. took 2 out 3 from a team with a 16-5 record in the month of May.
Bring on the Birds!
+1
^^ what he said
"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
Yeah Theriot was 0 for 4
But he saw an average of almost 5 pitches an at bat. I like that from our lead off guy, but I still don’t think he should be leading off. And to all that said Castro should be hitting two, I’d really like to know why? Theriot is a prototypical 2 hole hitter. He usually can bunt a guy over (today that was a bad attempt at a bunt for a hit, oh well), if a man is on third he almost ALWAYS goes to the right side, and despite not drawing many walks the guy has a good eye, typically stays within the strike zone with his swings, and he has above average speed.
I understand Starlin is a stud, but he isn’t ready for the 2 spot, not yet.
okay, sorry for being a negative Nancy. Aside from that rant, Lilly was damn exceptional. Good to see him pitch lights out. The pen looked dangerous in a good way, woohoo!
Oh and Lou, maybe you should’ve stared Colvin, nice XBH to get the game winning RBI.
Bring on creepy cardinal nation!
"I don't know what the big deal about Crackerjack is"
by theGraceyslumpbuster on May 27, 2010 6:49 PM CDT reply actions
How weird that it takes almost until June...
…to see the Cardinals for the first time. I’d love to see a sweep, but I’ll gladly settle for 2 of 3 and 4 of 6 on the homestand…
Get 'em on, Get 'em over, Get 'em in!
Crazy!
I will gladly take 2 of 3 but can you see how many of us Cubs fans would be drowning in the kool aid if they sweep? Oh my.
"I don't know what the big deal about Crackerjack is"
by theGraceyslumpbuster on May 27, 2010 6:55 PM CDT up reply actions
The Padres have been giving the Cardinals fits...
Although St. Louis is leading 1-0 in the 5th inning tonight. Would love to see the Cards get swept and come into Wrigley when they are struggling…
Get 'em on, Get 'em over, Get 'em in!
Make that 8-3 Cardinals final.
"Everything has an end, except a sausage, which has two."
by Sandberg's evil twin on May 27, 2010 10:03 PM CDT up reply actions
And the Cubs
don’t play in St. Louis until August.
I think they should give the schedule responsibility back to that old couple in Pennsylvania that used to do it. The computer is horrible.
by Not Bruce Froemming on May 27, 2010 10:04 PM CDT up reply actions
Well of course I agree with you, the schedule looks like they threw darts
With names on a calendar. But the problem as always is the Interleague schedule fitting in. Either way you are right.
And this one’s for you Allie…tell me the chances of it taking the Yankees until August to play the Red Sawks.
"Everything has an end, except a sausage, which has two."
by Sandberg's evil twin on May 27, 2010 10:18 PM CDT up reply actions
I mean the Yankees playing them at home or away.
It would never happen. ESPN wants them too much as a draw to wait that long. The schedules accomodating them is no coincidence.
"Everything has an end, except a sausage, which has two."
by Sandberg's evil twin on May 27, 2010 10:21 PM CDT up reply actions
*
If a man is on second he almost always goes to the right side to move the runner over. My bad.
"I don't know what the big deal about Crackerjack is"
by theGraceyslumpbuster on May 27, 2010 6:55 PM CDT up reply actions
Except for the fact that he...
…grounds into more DPs than anyone on the team.
"You've got to get your damn shirts rolled up and go out and kick somebody's ass. That's what you've got to do. Period." -- Lou Piniella
Really?
Is that really true or did you just say that because he hit into two yesterday? I would be really surprised if Lee or Soto weren’t ahead of him.
by JSB on May 27, 2010 9:21 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Derrek Lee does lead the team with 7
Riot has 5. Baker, Rami, Sori, and Soto each have 4 GDPs.
Not surprising that your “slow” players (1B, C) are among the leaders. Sori and Riot are not supposed to be slow, though.
"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
Riot and Sori
Riot makes contact, usually on the ground, he isn’t built to hit fly balls, so it is understandable. Sori just beats low outside curveballs out to the 3rd baseman or shortstop for a routine DP.
"I don't know what the big deal about Crackerjack is"
by theGraceyslumpbuster on May 28, 2010 8:33 AM CDT up reply actions
Soriano
usually gets a hit. He’s slugging .611, with a .990 OPS so far this year. I don’t think there’s anything to complain about with Soriano right now.
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.
by drewishdrewid on May 28, 2010 10:55 AM CDT up reply actions
Sorry, misread that...
… he always hits the ball to the right side, even when there’s a runner at first.
"You've got to get your damn shirts rolled up and go out and kick somebody's ass. That's what you've got to do. Period." -- Lou Piniella
Well why don't they just start at square one then.
Hit Fuke lead off and Soriano second? Theriot is the best option batting second on this line up. At least until Castro takes over and hits consistently.
"I don't know what the big deal about Crackerjack is"
by theGraceyslumpbuster on May 28, 2010 8:45 AM CDT up reply actions
I meant
Sori lead off and Fuke second, that was fun.
"I don't know what the big deal about Crackerjack is"
by theGraceyslumpbuster on May 28, 2010 8:45 AM CDT up reply actions
Exactly Al
I was being sarcastic. That was pain ful to watch that 1-2 combination.
"I don't know what the big deal about Crackerjack is"
by theGraceyslumpbuster on May 28, 2010 9:40 AM CDT up reply actions
yep
won 97 games that season
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.
by drewishdrewid on May 28, 2010 10:55 AM CDT up reply actions
I don't agree with that one bit.
Using Byrd in the two hole wouldn’t be wise, especially with a slumping Aramis.
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by theGraceyslumpbuster on May 27, 2010 7:55 PM CDT up reply actions
So you are taking the Cubs 4th/5th hitter
and slotting him into the 2nd spot? Come on. He is 2nd on the team with RBIs. That leaves a HUGE hole to bat fifth when you have other options to bat second.
"I don't know what the big deal about Crackerjack is"
by theGraceyslumpbuster on May 28, 2010 10:12 AM CDT up reply actions
Theriot is not a good bunter,
and never has been.
"You've got to get your damn shirts rolled up and go out and kick somebody's ass. That's what you've got to do. Period." -- Lou Piniella
He keeps channeling Aaron Miles with his 4-3 groundouts.
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 27, 2010 9:41 PM CDT up reply actions
I've been hoping the Cards recall Miles to face us this weekend,
he could have ridden a bus with Salas and Ottavino.
"Everything has an end, except a sausage, which has two."
by Sandberg's evil twin on May 27, 2010 9:52 PM CDT up reply actions
He's starting to remind me of Neifi Perez.
Look at the OBP, the lack of walks, plate discipline, ground balls hit, lack of speed…. Once that OBP gets below .300 we’re looking at the new Neifi.
"You've got to get your damn shirts rolled up and go out and kick somebody's ass. That's what you've got to do. Period." -- Lou Piniella
I am not trying to defend Theriot here
but seriously, what do you want him to do, hit fly balls? He isn’t a power hitter.
His lack of speed? The kid is averaging over 20 stolen bases in his career. Plate discipline is a bit iffy at times. 25 Ks in 194 ABs isn’t too terrible. The plate discipline of this whole TEAM has gone by the way side since 2008.
What is your suggestion of the number two hitter? He may be slumping a tad but this whole team is. He is their best option in my opinion. Especially since Castro has been showing signs of being a rookie (3 for 24 with 5 Ks).
"I don't know what the big deal about Crackerjack is"
by theGraceyslumpbuster on May 28, 2010 9:53 AM CDT up reply actions
I'll take Castro or Fontenot right now
as my two hitters over Theriot.
I don’t want Theriot to necessarily hit fly balls, but line drives to the outfield once in awhile would be nice. His OBP is never high, so that right there suggests maybe the 2-spot isn’t for him. Theriot is an ideal 8 hitter to be honest.
"You've got to get your damn shirts rolled up and go out and kick somebody's ass. That's what you've got to do. Period." -- Lou Piniella
Fontenot shouldn't be starting against lefties
Between being the righty in the 2B platoon, and giving Castro a start off every week or so, there’s still plenty of ABs for Theriot for those who want him to play.
Theriot and Fontenot
are not currently a platoon, its all Theriot at 2B.
"You've got to get your damn shirts rolled up and go out and kick somebody's ass. That's what you've got to do. Period." -- Lou Piniella
I know
And I would prefer a platoon. Fontenot is hitting, Theriot is not (and even when he was, the power was pathetic). Theriot’s defense is a little better, but not by nearly enough to make up for the offense.
To top it off, every year Theriot has proven he doesn’t have the stamina to handle a full season of ABs. So lets do ourselves a favor and find a better way to distribute starts at SS/2B between the 3 of them (with Theriot getting the fewest of all).
Bingo!
"You've got to get your damn shirts rolled up and go out and kick somebody's ass. That's what you've got to do. Period." -- Lou Piniella
.OBP
more so pertains to a lead off hitter, you want a guy that makes contact in the two spot.
Theriot leads the team in hits 57, he is tied with Fuke and Byrd for the least amount of Ks for players with over 110 ABs, he has stolen 9 bases out of 10 attempts. Led the team in Hits in 2009, SB. Was only 3 hits behind the leader (D.Lee) in hits and led in SB.
Like I said Castro isn’t ready for the two hole, especially with his slumping and Fontenot is hitting pretty damn good for two months so far, I don’t find that worthy of benching Theriot. He hits terrible off lefties, and his glove work is pretty bad.
"I don't know what the big deal about Crackerjack is"
by theGraceyslumpbuster on May 28, 2010 10:10 AM CDT up reply actions
So you also like your 2 hitter to
ground into a bunch of double plays and have no speed, that’s good. I realize that it nice to be able to make contact, but he needs to get on base period in front of Lee and whoever is batting 4th. I’ll take a high OBP guy any day as my 2 hitter.
"You've got to get your damn shirts rolled up and go out and kick somebody's ass. That's what you've got to do. Period." -- Lou Piniella
And fyi
Theriot has a higher career OBP than Fontenot. .353 to .343.
Theriot’s minor league OBP .356. Fontenot had a .366, I would give up the hits Theriot brings and his slightly better glove for Fontenot, especially seeing Fontenot can’t hit lefties.
Castro’s minor league OBP is .346
It is just a matter of time before Theriot gets his shit together, we’ve seen it before.
"I don't know what the big deal about Crackerjack is"
by theGraceyslumpbuster on May 28, 2010 10:29 AM CDT up reply actions
I hope you're right man,
but the walks haven’t been there this season, and that’s a little alarming. I know Castro hasn’t walked much either, but he’s at least been hitting the ball hard.
"You've got to get your damn shirts rolled up and go out and kick somebody's ass. That's what you've got to do. Period." -- Lou Piniella
I hope I am too
What I really would like to see is Castro turn it back up, I know he is young but his speed would be dangerous there. I just don’t see him ready for that spot just yet. Hopefully he proves me wrong.
"I don't know what the big deal about Crackerjack is"
by theGraceyslumpbuster on May 28, 2010 10:40 AM CDT up reply actions
We've seen before that he's a below average hitter, who does rack up a lot of singles
That flew at the SS spot, although even there he had his detractors. At 2B, especially when you can have Fontenot batting against righties (about 2/3 of all pitchers), why should we settle for .700 OPS from Theriot (and that’s assuming he “gets his shit together”)?
I wouldn't mind seeing that
but I really think platooning isn’t a good idea. Especially with hitting for certain players.
I really can’t think of a platoon benefiting any team since I could remember. It is like closer by commitee to me.
"I don't know what the big deal about Crackerjack is"
by theGraceyslumpbuster on May 28, 2010 10:39 AM CDT up reply actions
Good platoon:
Jim Edmonds and Reed Johnson in 2008 for the Chicago Cubs.
"You've got to get your damn shirts rolled up and go out and kick somebody's ass. That's what you've got to do. Period." -- Lou Piniella
Touche
Thank you.
"I don't know what the big deal about Crackerjack is"
by theGraceyslumpbuster on May 28, 2010 10:41 AM CDT up reply actions
If we had one guy that was good enough to be a full-time starter
I’d be in favor of it. I don’t think Theriot, LBR, or Jeff Baker are though. Theriot obviously has a lot of experience, but he has a lot of data suggesting he can’t handle a full season’s workload too.
Really?
He hit .261 in September, .306 in August in 09.
.281 in August, .278 in September in 08.
I would call that much of not handling a season’s workload, it is a drop off yes but not drastic. .
"I don't know what the big deal about Crackerjack is"
by theGraceyslumpbuster on May 28, 2010 10:51 AM CDT up reply actions
Let's try to get away from using batting average
His BA/OBP/SLG/OPS by month for the 3 years he played regularly:
July 2007: .348/.437/.483/.920
August 2007: .276/.315/.353/.668
September 2007: .202/.257/.263/.520
July 2008: .333/.395/.407/.802
August 2008: .281/.384/.302/.686
September 2008: .278/.360/.316/.676
July 2009: .306/.355/.380/.735
August 2009: .306/.336/.342/.679
September 2009: .261/.370/.272/.642
October 2009 (only 8 ABs): .000/.000/.000/.000
If that’s not a late season decline, I don’t know what to call it. The numbers do show his strongest month is July, so maybe we have some better days ahead of us.
I don't see a drastic decline
I see an above average player doing what he can.
.360 and a .384 OBP, what the hell else do you want from him? He isn’t Chase Utley man.
"I don't know what the big deal about Crackerjack is"
by theGraceyslumpbuster on May 28, 2010 11:57 AM CDT up reply actions
I'm not accusing him of not trying hard
I’m accusing him of being a below-average baseball player. If all you want is effort, I’ll sprint out every ground ball for the Cubs.
I want the best baseball players to be given a chance to help the Cubs win. Theriot isn’t one of them. He has value to us as a part-time second basemen who also backs up SS. He may also have value in a trade to another team. But he’s simply not good enough to warrant a full-time starting position, and us continuing to give him one will continue to hurt the Cubs chances.
That is true because
I know a bunch of guys that just get lucky and pop over 170+ hits back to back seasons in major league baseball.
I guess I agree to disagree. Below average is Jeff Baker, below average is Koyie Hill. Theriot is not in that category.
"I don't know what the big deal about Crackerjack is"
by theGraceyslumpbuster on May 28, 2010 12:12 PM CDT up reply actions
Also, have you watched any games recently?
Yes Castro is slumping, but Theriot is slumping much, much, worse. And over a longer time period.
"You've got to get your damn shirts rolled up and go out and kick somebody's ass. That's what you've got to do. Period." -- Lou Piniella
Have you been watching games before May 7th?
I don;t care, I’ll take a guy that has proven himself over a kid that has been around a month. FOR NOW.
"I don't know what the big deal about Crackerjack is"
by theGraceyslumpbuster on May 28, 2010 10:21 AM CDT up reply actions
For what its worth, the Cubs have played
significantly better with Castro on the team, you can have Theriot and his double play ground balls taking us out of big innings.
"You've got to get your damn shirts rolled up and go out and kick somebody's ass. That's what you've got to do. Period." -- Lou Piniella
If that is your only premise of why Theriot should be gone
Heaven help us. Fontenot has 3 GIDP this season, 2 behind Theriot that plays more.
"I don't know what the big deal about Crackerjack is"
by theGraceyslumpbuster on May 28, 2010 10:35 AM CDT up reply actions
I'm not the one who praised Theriot
for leading the Cubs in SB last season and this season, which is nothing to brag about, but you’d think he’d be able to beat out a few more of the double play balls if he’s really that fast.
Fontenot is different kind of hitter i.e. hits for extra base hits, drives in runs, therefore I can live with the double plays from him.
"You've got to get your damn shirts rolled up and go out and kick somebody's ass. That's what you've got to do. Period." -- Lou Piniella
I don't think he is fast
He is smart on the base paths.
I just feel Theriot is too valuable to just throw away for this team.
Try platooning them, i just find it ludicrous we are talking about sitting a guy that is 3rd in the league with hits. And he is hitting better vs righties than lefties.
"I don't know what the big deal about Crackerjack is"
by theGraceyslumpbuster on May 28, 2010 10:48 AM CDT up reply actions
Personally, I wouldn't sit him, I'd trade him,
his value will likely never be higher. I just think that while he’s slumping, bat him 8th.
"You've got to get your damn shirts rolled up and go out and kick somebody's ass. That's what you've got to do. Period." -- Lou Piniella
That would leave a massive hole
I can see it now. Proven against unproven.
I’d agree to this, especially if the Cubs are done by July 1st. Then go ahead, let Fontenot play 2nd.
"I don't know what the big deal about Crackerjack is"
by theGraceyslumpbuster on May 28, 2010 10:58 AM CDT up reply actions
You make it sound like Fontenot
is going to come out guns ablazin’
"I don't know what the big deal about Crackerjack is"
by theGraceyslumpbuster on May 28, 2010 11:54 AM CDT up reply actions
His career OPS is .051 higher than Theriot's
You make it sound like Theriot is a better hitter. When in reality, his OBP is only .010 higher, with less power.
Has Fontenot put together a full good season?
No.
You make it sound like 2nd basemen these days need to slug the hell out of a ball. Get real.
That is what your corner infielders are for and one, if not two of your outfielders are for.
"I don't know what the big deal about Crackerjack is"
by theGraceyslumpbuster on May 28, 2010 11:59 AM CDT up reply actions
No, but I'm proposing a platoon since we have a group of flawed 2B options
Theriot’s OPS ranks 24th among qualified second basemen in the league, putting him in company with guys like Ronnie Cedeno, Howie Kendrick, and Luis Castillo.
If that’s good enough for you, that’s good enough for you.
Second base is a position where teams get 50 more points of OPS on average than shortstop, because the defensive requirements are much less. Your second basemen better be able to hit for more than just singles, unless he’s an elite OBP/base stealing guy. At those, Theriot is average at best.
hahahahaaahah
Things work out best for those that make the best out of the way things work out - Coach Wooden
I want him
to play for another team.
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.
by drewishdrewid on May 28, 2010 10:56 AM CDT up reply actions
Well if a guy with a career .289 BA and 170+ hits
the last two seasons, where would you hit him? By the way, he had 13 Sacrifice bunts last season, I am pretty sure that led the team for position players.
"I don't know what the big deal about Crackerjack is"
by theGraceyslumpbuster on May 28, 2010 8:37 AM CDT up reply actions
Juan Pierre has 200 hits every year...
That doesnt make him a good leadoff hitter.
Did I once say I wanted Theriot leading off?
No.
And actually when Pieere was getting 200 hits a season he was a damn good lead off hitter.
open mouth insert foot.
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by theGraceyslumpbuster on May 28, 2010 10:13 AM CDT up reply actions
I think his world series ring
and 477 stolen bases can attest.
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by theGraceyslumpbuster on May 28, 2010 10:15 AM CDT up reply actions
To me, Fukudome seems like the answer for the 2nd spot
Against righties of course.
Good discipline.
Good bunter.
Hits for contact with a little power.
Smart baserunner with a little speed.
Johnny Knox is so fast he lives in the future
See the problem there is
Now who do you have leading off? Theriot? Eh. They haven’t had a solid lead off guy.
Against righties it should be Fuke.
He typically sees quite a few pitches each AB.
He makes good contact (until his swan dive in the later months).
He is a really good baserunner with above average speed.
He is fundamentally sound.
All qualities of a lead off hitter.
"I don't know what the big deal about Crackerjack is"
by theGraceyslumpbuster on May 28, 2010 8:40 AM CDT up reply actions
Now who do you have leading off? Theriot?
No, because when Fontenot is playing second, Riot is where his butt belongs. On the bench.
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.
by drewishdrewid on May 28, 2010 11:02 AM CDT up reply actions
If the Baker is going to be OK in a few days
and ramirez is not ready tomorrow AND the cubs refuse to put anyone on the DL…maybe we will see Koyie Hill at third!
I never expected to see the Cubs win 1-0 this season
And they always play the Cardinals hard. I hope that they take the time to explain this to the rookies.
St. Louis Cardinals, meet Starlin Castro. Prepare to die.
"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 entertaining to read the game thread over on TrueBlueLA
They had high hopes for Manny and GA in the ninth. As one of the posters said, “Marmol has to fail sometime.”
Maybe another time, guys…..but I doubt it.
"All ballplayers want to wind up their careers with the Cubs, Giants or Yankees. They just can't help it." - Dizzy Dean
They were also grousing about not being able to hit Lilly
“Cant score off of Ted Lilly throwing 84” and “Lilly really does have nothing.”
- That is Theodore Roosevelt Lilly. You will respect him.
- Do they not have lefty junkballers in the NL West?
"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 noticed a comment in the first game thread.
You remember how we were remarking here at BCB about how Wrigley Field seemed empty for the first game? Well, it seems we were not the only ones who picked that up.
A ton of empty seats for a Cubs game.
by Alex41592 on May 25, 2010 8:12 PM EDT reply actions
I later wrote a FanPost at TrueBlueLA trying to explain just why there were so many empty seats.
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 27, 2010 9:19 PM CDT up reply actions
You didn't ask Jessica to write it?
That could have been fun.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
Is she a member of TrueBlueLA?
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 27, 2010 9:24 PM CDT up reply actions
The Dodgers have enough fans that like baseball for a blog?
"Everything has an end, except a sausage, which has two."
by Sandberg's evil twin on May 27, 2010 9:55 PM CDT up reply actions
You know, the Dodgers
actually have a pretty good fan base. They don’t seem quite as blase as their reputation.
I always wondered why they were so late-arriving to games. I think a lot of it is because it takes so long to get into the ballpark.
by Not Bruce Froemming on May 27, 2010 10:06 PM CDT up reply actions
Yes, the Dodgers have a fan blog, but the game threads don't start until the third inning
and they wrap up after the 7th…
''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)
But does that explain why they leave in the 7th inning?
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
Me either Jim
by Doggie Stalker on May 28, 2010 8:15 AM CDT up reply actions
It's so gauche to be in the little people traffic jam
"A waist is a terrible thing to mind." - Terry 'Fat Tub of Goo' Forster
Here's what the little people drive...
''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)
How did the ticket discussion go today...bet that was fun.
She did say in the post earlier she liked the game though she’s still frustrated. Wouldn’t be her if she wasn’t.
"Everything has an end, except a sausage, which has two."
by Sandberg's evil twin on May 27, 2010 10:06 PM CDT up reply actions
And desert BCB?
You would not want to tell those California people why Cubs marketing mistakes lead to the smallest crowd of the year Vs the Dodgers would you?
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
Me either Jim
by Doggie Stalker on May 27, 2010 10:07 PM CDT up reply actions
LOL good point.
Every time I’ve been around LA the people there, even sports fans don’t give a shit about baseball. I’ should go over there and see if they have a lot of members in that blog.
"Everything has an end, except a sausage, which has two."
by Sandberg's evil twin on May 27, 2010 10:25 PM CDT up reply actions
normally I'd bemoan another awful offensive display but...
to be fair the Cubs hit some balls squarely that found the Dodgers mitts, the Dodgers made some great plays on a few others and Ely is a good young pitcher and I must give him credit. So…with all that said I’d say good win by the Cubbies.
This was a good old-fashioned pitchers' duel
with, as you said, a lot of good defense, a lot of missed opportunities, etc.
In short, everything you would want in a baseball game.
by Not Bruce Froemming on May 27, 2010 10:07 PM CDT up reply actions
Update for fellow Cub fans on St. Louis pitching;
Cards announcers say that Adam Ottavino is the choice now to pitch Saturday and he’s already been recalled although that could change. The official site said earlier Salas had been recalled. With TLR you rarely get the real story on an injury replacement until the day of the game so we will see…by tomorrow said Lohse replacement should be in Chicago one way or the other.
"Everything has an end, except a sausage, which has two."
by Sandberg's evil twin on May 27, 2010 9:03 PM CDT reply actions
Further Update...I swear this is the last!
The official site now says Salas hase been recalled to be a reliever, which sure makes more sense now since that is what he has been doing in the minors. At this point I don’t trust the official site at all…but Cards announcers confirmed it so I think the picture is clear now.
P.J. Walters looked tough tonight, we may have gotten the good end of the bargain by Ottavino being the rook we face. Carp is already in Chicago tonight working out for tomorrow’s game.
So..Friday Carpenter
Saturday Adam Ottavino
Sunday Wainwright.
Gonna need some good pitching guys…and don’t look now but the Cards broke out their bats tonight against the Padres. Let’s hope we can cool them off again.
"Everything has an end, except a sausage, which has two."
by Sandberg's evil twin on May 27, 2010 9:46 PM CDT up reply actions
BTW: How awesome is Ted Lilly
Here he is going to the beach:
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by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on May 27, 2010 9:44 PM CDT reply actions
They've grown tired of watching him fly to the water there.
"Everything has an end, except a sausage, which has two."
by Sandberg's evil twin on May 27, 2010 9:58 PM CDT up reply actions
And the sand quivers at the sight of the great Lilly.
"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris
by willie mays hayes' gloves on May 27, 2010 11:59 PM CDT up reply actions
Lots of loose change for the beach combers that day...
''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)
No, when he WANTS to swim, he swims
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 28, 2010 9:23 AM CDT up reply actions
hope baker is ok
But
Ball hit to his left and he doesn’t move at all. Very dangerous. But I find it weird he couldn’t see it at all. And why didn’t he call time before the pitch??
by cozmotaylor123 on May 27, 2010 10:13 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
It was very odd. He's being examined by the team opthamologist and I'm sure by
Tomorrow we will know more about it. It’s a bad time to have him out with Rami having a sore thumb.
"Everything has an end, except a sausage, which has two."
by Sandberg's evil twin on May 27, 2010 10:37 PM CDT up reply actions
Wrigley parking
We are going to the Saturday’s game and I am thinking about parking at the Irving parking lot.
Have you guys parked there before? How early should I get there?
Thanks in advance
i always find a free spot on Wayne
Ave. If u can get there 3 hours b4 game starts.
by cozmotaylor123 on May 27, 2010 10:35 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
FYI the 3:35 PT start in SD
Is an experiment this year to see if the Padres can lure DT office workers to leave early and attend games. (Petco Park, of course — is just blocks from DT offices) The getaway day games don’t draw well. It’s not much help for the visitors, who must leave later than they would like.
Maybe that will work against the Cardinals Friday….
by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on May 28, 2010 11:08 AM CDT reply actions
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