Carlos On The Mound: Cubs vs. White Sox Preview, Saturday 6/26, 6:10 CT
by Al Yellon on Jun 26, 2010 4:00 PM CDT
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Tonight's Carlos works quickly, hopefully gets a lot of ground balls, and puts an end to the White Sox' 10 game winning streak. He'll be facing a guy who Lou Piniella managed for his first four seasons in the major leagues -- if you can wake Lou up, maybe he can tell his hitters what to expect out of Freddy Garcia.
I never did get a chance to post anything about the atmosphere in the stands at yesterday's game, given the Zambrano story that dwarfed everything else. Actually, things seemed quite calm. There were no fights, as far as I could tell, and with the Cubs out of the game early, Sox fans seemed almost ... well, I guess "pitying" is the best word I can think of. It would be nice to end that streak tonight; remember, the last team the Sox lost to was the Cubs.
If you missed the tweets from earlier, I posted this FanShot about an hour ago; Jeff Stevens has been sent back to Iowa and Chicago-area native Brian Schlitter promoted to give the Cubs a fresh bullpen arm. Schlitter will have to be added to the 40-man roster, which currently stands at 39.
Today is the 50th anniversary of Ron Santo's major league debut in a doubleheader in Pittsburgh; Santo went 3-for-7 in the DH with five RBI and the Cubs swept the eventual 1960 World Champions.
Finally, as I mentioned on Monday, tonight's game will be the 20,000th game in Cubs franchise history; they will be the first team to reach that milestone (the Braves, 34 games behind, will get there around the end of July). The Cubs won the last major milestone, game #15,000, the second game of a doubleheader on September 3, 1978, 4-2. It would be nice to win this one, too. And quietly.
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An 8-3 record with a 4.75 ERA screams out "high run support", and sure enough, Freddy Garcia has the 10th highest run support in the American League, surprising from a team that's 10th in the AL in runs scored. Garcia's pitched pretty well lately: 5-0, 3.74 in his last five outings. He has not faced the Cubs since 2007; the Cub he's faced the most is Alfonso Soriano (5-for-20); Aramis Ramirez is 5-for-12 against Freddy, but none of that seems to matter with A-Ram this year.
Carlos Silva had a solid outing against the White Sox on June 12 at Wrigley Field, but suffered his first loss of the year due to, oddly enough, no run support; Silva's been at or near the top of the NL in run support this season. With his 3.01 ERA, he's pitched well enough to win in almost all of his 13 starts. He'll need to be again -- the Cell has not been kind to him in his career (6.57 ERA in nine starts).
Today's game is on Fox. NYY/LAD and BOS/SFG are the other games; this game will be seen in the following areas: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky (except Lexington), Minnesota, Missouri (except Joplin and Kansas City), Dakotas, Wisconsin, Grand Rapids, Marquette, Traverse City, Cincinnati and Dayton. Here is the complete MLB.com Mediacenter for today.
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Please visit our SB Nation White Sox site South Side Sox.
Today's first pitch thread will be up at 6 pm CDT, and the overflows will post at 7, 8 and 8:45 pm CDT.
Discuss amongst yourselves.
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Make the agony stop
someone.
"I don't know what the big deal about Crackerjack is"
by theGraceyslumpbuster on Jun 26, 2010 4:02 PM CDT reply actions
No!
The baseball gods plan on punishing Cub fans for eternity!
"Is there any truth to the rumor that the Bears gave up their first-round pick in 2011 for the decals?" - Someone registered as the DailyNorseman at PFT suggesting the Bears gave up picks in order to get Gaines Adams tribute decals. Stay classy Minnesota fans!
Argh NYY/LAD in Alaska
…of course these days maybe that’s a good thing…
they’ll make you laugh (at them), they’ll make you cry (tears of desperation)
Same here in Twins country
"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
Same in TX
You’d think they would show the Cubs in a NL Central city rather than NY/LA. Guess I’ll find something else to do.
same here in Astros/Rangers country
Unofficial Self Appointed President of the Player Formerly Known as Castro Blocker Fan Club
Bleed Castro Blue
Too bad it wasn't in NY
Torre deserves a homecoming
Same for Col
People wonder why everyone hates the Yanks and BoSox.
"Is there any truth to the rumor that the Bears gave up their first-round pick in 2011 for the decals?" - Someone registered as the DailyNorseman at PFT suggesting the Bears gave up picks in order to get Gaines Adams tribute decals. Stay classy Minnesota fans!
same game in LA. Go figure!
Carlos Silva lemonade: made from freshly squeezed Milton Bradley lemons. -- the Jim Hendry kook book.
Ticket to Cubs-Cardinals on July 23 is yours if you want it.
Send email to the address on my profile when you can.
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
Preparing to hike to the summit of Mount Washington in New Hampshire on Saturday, July 10. Preparation hike up Mount Mansfield in Vermont planned for June 26....
State high point count: 2/50
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jun 26, 2010 6:11 PM CDT up reply actions
Fox will rehash everything that happened yesterday,
I think Pat and Ron will be better.
Let’s bring out the heavy lumber.
This is only the beginning....Lou Pinella end of '07 season and Chicago Transit Authority (the band when they were really good).
Of course they will, thank god it's not ESPN or it would be worse.
Let’s hope for a victory and bring some calm to the team. It’ll sure be good to get home after this nonsense.
"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves." - Da Coach
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jun 26, 2010 4:32 PM CDT up reply actions
Without looking...
I feel like Stevens has pitched pretty well this year. Wonder why he was sent down.
Real quick — is it Monday or Tuesday that they’re honoring Santo? I’m going to $10 bleacher night Tues but might have to go Monday as well if it’s then.
Assuming Gorz is going back into the rotation...
…I’m guessing Cubs will be using the Chicago/Iowa shuttle quite frequently in the near future to keep the bullpen reasonably fresh.
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
According to Carrie -- Z is going back to the bullpen
@CarrieMuskat – Lou Piniella says when Zambrano comes back, he’ll be in the bullpen for #cubs
Maybe next year is finally our year.
That's...just Lou being Lou.
Probably thinks it will help calm the fallout, perhaps it might.
"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves." - Da Coach
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jun 26, 2010 5:17 PM CDT up reply actions
He needs to be on another team.
No one is going to put him in AAA with his salary, least of all Hendry who rewarded him for punching Barrett.
"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves." - Da Coach
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jun 26, 2010 5:53 PM CDT up reply actions
The ceremony is on Monday.
Have a great time at Wrigley! :)
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
Preparing to hike to the summit of Mount Washington in New Hampshire on Saturday, July 10. Preparation hike up Mount Mansfield in Vermont planned for June 26....
State high point count: 2/50
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jun 26, 2010 6:05 PM CDT up reply actions
That name is perfect for our bullpen.
"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves." - Da Coach
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jun 26, 2010 4:21 PM CDT up reply actions
and every game he does NOT pitch in, we can say...
…the Cubs had another no-schlitter tonight!
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
lol...no schlitt!
"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves." - Da Coach
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jun 26, 2010 5:07 PM CDT up reply actions
,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
http://sports.espn.go.com/minorlbb/teamstats?league=PCL&team=IOWA&type=pit
Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team
by carmen_fanzone on Jun 26, 2010 4:27 PM CDT up reply actions
The Cubs faithful are all awitter about schlitter's splitter.
WWOZ.org - New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Station
by Gibbon Jockey on Jun 26, 2010 4:41 PM CDT up reply actions
atwitter.
dammit…..stoopid..stoopid…stoopid….
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by Gibbon Jockey on Jun 26, 2010 4:42 PM CDT up reply actions
Caption
Ump: Why didn’t you dive for that?
Riot: STFU! THAT’S BULLSH*T!!
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by Gibbon Jockey on Jun 26, 2010 4:31 PM CDT reply actions 4 recs
lol...thought of you and how you'd state a rant after it.
pretty big challenge with those two going at it
"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves." - Da Coach
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jun 26, 2010 4:33 PM CDT up reply actions
I think Z put me out of the ranting business
I was minor league before, but that display knocked me down to independent league status.
LOL
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by Gibbon Jockey on Jun 26, 2010 4:35 PM CDT up reply actions
The one positive out of yesterdays game was...
the bullpen giving up just 2 runs in 8 innings. Not much mention of that. Let’s hope Silva closes those Sox fan’s blowholes…at least for a day.
Ron Santo - .277 BA; 342 HR; 1331 RBI = NO Hall of Fame?
Brooks Robinson - .267 BA; 268 HR; 1357 RBI = Hall of Fame.
Enough said ! Any more questions ?
Let's hope Lou doesn't lose track of the big picture here and demotes Wells.
It’s time and the Z blowout hasn’t changed that. Gorzy should start imo and bring up Cashner…see what he can do.
"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves." - Da Coach
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jun 26, 2010 4:36 PM CDT reply actions
So you're still hoping that Lou is going to magically start doing things that make sense?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 26, 2010 4:37 PM CDT up reply actions
lol
yap. he won’t.
"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves." - Da Coach
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jun 26, 2010 4:37 PM CDT up reply actions
Wonder if Ozzie got tickets for Zambrano for the game tonight?
Ron Santo - .277 BA; 342 HR; 1331 RBI = NO Hall of Fame?
Brooks Robinson - .267 BA; 268 HR; 1357 RBI = Hall of Fame.
Enough said ! Any more questions ?
I live in Duluth, MN
On the MN/WI border, and the guide on my TV says I’m getting Dodgers/Yankees. This makes zero sense and I’m really hoping it’s wrong. I have a feeling the streak ends tonight.
2 notes
1) I added silva 10 days ago and he’s 0-2 so I dropped him tonight to help the team.
2) That caption is funny and am I the only one who would laugh seeing Theriot drop an F-Bomb arguing with an ump?
2) would be hilarious...the ump would just laugh at him and make him whine even more...
"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves." - Da Coach
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jun 26, 2010 4:47 PM CDT up reply actions
Just saw the line-up
Same characters, different day.
Colvin’s sitting, as he started at least a few days in a row. Can’t have that. We’re also facing a right hander again today. Good day to put Nady in there instead of Colvin.
Same people batting where it counts 3-5), just like everyday: Lee, Nady, and Ramirez. Can you say strikeout, double play (if anyone’s on), strikeout….
We just promoted a guy from AAA with a 4.09 ERA with a few other guys that were a lot more deserving left behind. He must be a stopgap in anticipation for a trade or something.
I think I’ll mow my lawn this evening.
STFU
"It was a perfect situation for the Brewers," Hill said. "They had a guy up there at the plate [in Counsell] who takes a lot of pride in what he does and he practices those situations, so when it does come up, he gets the bunt down to the right side of the field. They have the perfect guy on first base [in Gomez], who is one of the fastest guys in the league, and they had one of the worst fundamental teams on the field, so it was a perfect situation for them."
by louslovechild on Jun 26, 2010 4:48 PM CDT up reply actions
That's Bullsh*t.
Bullsh*t.
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by Gibbon Jockey on Jun 26, 2010 4:51 PM CDT up reply actions
STFU STFU STFU
"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves." - Da Coach
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jun 26, 2010 4:53 PM CDT up reply actions
Go home.
Strikes out swinging.
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by Gibbon Jockey on Jun 26, 2010 4:54 PM CDT up reply actions
Bashes gatoraid machine into submission with a headbutt..
Everyone plays like shi*t! storms into clubhouse to beat ballboy against the wall
"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves." - Da Coach
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jun 26, 2010 4:56 PM CDT up reply actions
I really just want the season to be over...and next season to be over as well. Sigh.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 26, 2010 4:57 PM CDT reply actions
JH is starting a support group, join and share your frustration
It’s the Z I want the team to do better because everyone else stinks club.
"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves." - Da Coach
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jun 26, 2010 5:02 PM CDT up reply actions
I think if we can get rid of some pieces.
Next year will be OK.
Maybe next year is finally our year.
Z back to the bullpen is punishment, I get that, but
the trade value thing irks me. I am thinking that the Cubs don’t have any thoughts of having him on the roster by the time the suspension finishes. Do we want Carlos Lee, as Phil Rogers threw out there? Other crazy contracts don’t come to mind, other than the before mentioned igeawa(sp?). Vernon Wells? Can Carlos Beltran be traded while injured? Magglio? I don’t think Z pitches for the Cubs ever again, but the end result should be extremely interesting.
"It was a perfect situation for the Brewers," Hill said. "They had a guy up there at the plate [in Counsell] who takes a lot of pride in what he does and he practices those situations, so when it does come up, he gets the bunt down to the right side of the field. They have the perfect guy on first base [in Gomez], who is one of the fastest guys in the league, and they had one of the worst fundamental teams on the field, so it was a perfect situation for them."
Where in the world would Carlos Lee play?
Colvin and Fukudome would have to be traded also. Same with Beltran. Byrd would have to be involved.
Maybe next year is finally our year.
Oh I agree, I am just thinking about horrific contracts.
Phil Rogers brought up Carlos Lee today in the paper.
"It was a perfect situation for the Brewers," Hill said. "They had a guy up there at the plate [in Counsell] who takes a lot of pride in what he does and he practices those situations, so when it does come up, he gets the bunt down to the right side of the field. They have the perfect guy on first base [in Gomez], who is one of the fastest guys in the league, and they had one of the worst fundamental teams on the field, so it was a perfect situation for them."
by louslovechild on Jun 26, 2010 5:14 PM CDT up reply actions
remember when Danica patrick
Had a fit and “threw” down her headset. Z reminded me of that when he gently tossed Mr Gatorade cooler yesterday.
by cozmotaylor123 on Jun 26, 2010 5:27 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
Caption
Riot: So, you’re saying my mitt has more sense than Zambrano?!
"Is there any truth to the rumor that the Bears gave up their first-round pick in 2011 for the decals?" - Someone registered as the DailyNorseman at PFT suggesting the Bears gave up picks in order to get Gaines Adams tribute decals. Stay classy Minnesota fans!
LAD/NYY in KC.
Damn you, Selig.
"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." -- Alvin Dark
I'll watch....don't
know why but I’ll watch.
A lovely story:
One day, long, long ago, there lived a woman who didn't whine, nag or bitch. That would be me....
But that was a long time ago and it was just that one day.
The end
Zambrano must be getting traded
From Cub World facebook page. These guys are always the first to know.
CubWorld.com – Purchase your Zambrano collectors memorabilia now! Everything on SALE!
Zambrano Home, Road & Alternate Jersey’s = $ 129.95
Zambrano Player Tee’s = $ 14.95
Zambrano V-Neck Shirt’s = $ 24.95
"They come to see me strike out, hit a home run, or run into a fence. I try to accommodate them at least one way every game." - Gorman Thomas
That doesn't mean it by itself. I bet they know people will want to buy crap and laugh about him.
"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves." - Da Coach
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jun 26, 2010 5:56 PM CDT up reply actions
Please. Cubs. Win.
When is the last time the Cubs scored in the first and did not let the other team score too? In other words, when was the last time the Cubs had a lead after the 1st inning?
Silva may have been near the top in run support. But that sure wasn’t true in his last two starts.
Carlos Silva lemonade: made from freshly squeezed Milton Bradley lemons. -- the Jim Hendry kook book.
Red Sox/Giants in Vermont.
I think I’ll cheer for SF … except I’m stuck with The Dick, Stockton and Eric Karros.
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
Preparing to hike to the summit of Mount Washington in New Hampshire on Saturday, July 10. Preparation hike up Mount Mansfield in Vermont planned for June 26....
State high point count: 2/50
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jun 26, 2010 6:08 PM CDT reply actions
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