More Problems In Houston? Cubs vs. Astros Preview, Monday 7/26, 7:05 CT
by Al Yellon on Jul 26, 2010 5:00 PM CDT
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PrintThe Cubs have a 3-6 record against the Astros this season. The Astros have winning records against two other NL Central teams: the Pirates (7-2, no surprise there), and, oddly enough, the Cardinals (5-4).
The reasons for this have been rehashed over and over and don't need to be discussed again. This series is an oddity -- in the pre-16-team NL and pre-interleague play days, you used to see back-to-back home-and-home series with the same club in your division fairly often. Now, it's a relative rarity, and maybe the Cubs, having seen Houston play only a few days ago, can figure out how to defeat them on their own turf. Despite losing the previous series in Houston this season, the Cubs are 40-41 all-time there since the park now known as Minute Maid opened in 2000.
That's actually good compared to the pre-2000 record of the Cubs in Houston. Despite the Cubs having many teams that were better than the Astros from 1962-1999, the Cubs were 9-18 in the three years Houston played in old Colt Stadium (1962-64), and 89-138 in the House of Pain otherwise known as the Astrodome. It was in that era what Chase Field is to the Cubs now. Leo Durocher hated the place so much he used to complain about the noise and light shows made by the then newfangled electronic scoreboard and ripped phones out of the dugout wall on more than one occasion (the Cubs paid the bills). The Cubs were 15-36 in Houston while Leo was the manager.
Things are better now, although not so far this year. Time to change that around.
Today's lineup via tweet from Carrie:
#cubs lineup for mon is rf colvin, ss castro, 1b lee, 3b ramy, cf byrd, lf sori, c soto, 2b riot, p silva
One final note from the Dempster Foundation Fundraiser last week. Bruce Miles reports the event raised $225,000.
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Carlos Silva's last start, last Monday against the Astros at Wrigley Field, was a disaster. So was the start before that one. Let's hope he can get his early-season form back tonight. He had a good outing vs. Houston on April 16 at Wrigley Field, giving them no earned runs in seven innings.
Wesley Wright threw four good innings against the Cubs against the Cubs at Wrigley Field last Tuesday in his first major league start, and then the Cubs teed off on him, helped out by some shoddy Astros defense. Aramis Ramirez is now 4-for-5 against Wright with two homers, both of them coming in that game last week. A-Ram has slowed down a bit in his comeback from his bad first half; tonight would be a good time to resume the hot streak.
Tonight's game is on CSN Chicago and FSN Houston. Here is the complete MLB.com Mediacenter for today.
Baseball-reference.com game preview
Please visit our SB Nation Astros site Crawfish Boxes.
Today's first pitch thread will be up at 7 pm CDT, and the overflows will post at 8 pm, 9 pm and 9:45 pm CDT.
Discuss amongst yourselves.
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Please pitch well Carlos!!!
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
If ever there was a must-win series, this is it.
I’m tired of the Cubs not being able to beat the two worst teams in the NL Central.
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
Mount Washington conquered July 5, 2010
State high point count: 3/50
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jul 26, 2010 5:10 PM CDT reply actions
If we were to win EVERY series left...whether 2 outta 3 or 3 outta 4, I wonder where that would put them?
Ron Santo - 8,143 ABs, .277 BA; 342 HR; 1331 RBI = NO Hall of Fame?
Brooks Robinson - 10,654 ABs, .267 BA; 268 HR; 1357 RBI = Hall of Fame.
Any more questions ?
88 - 74
would be a tight race down the stretch – for reference the cards would have to go 32-31 and the Reds would have to go 32-30 down the stretch whereas the Cubs would be going 43-20…improbable – yes - impossible – no
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The Cubs are sellers
There are no more “Must win” anythings rest of 2010
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by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Jul 26, 2010 5:12 PM CDT up reply actions
Still, it would be nice to beat Houston for a change.
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
Mount Washington conquered July 5, 2010
State high point count: 3/50
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jul 26, 2010 5:28 PM CDT up reply actions
That doesn't = must win.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 26, 2010 5:28 PM CDT up reply actions
I just want them to beat Houston.
That’s all.
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
Mount Washington conquered July 5, 2010
State high point count: 3/50
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jul 26, 2010 5:32 PM CDT up reply actions
I think you got a bit of an over reaction there VCF
"Actually, Major League Baseball is more like Neverland
And the Lost Boys don’t have to ever grow up. Some do, anyway, but that is not a universal characteristic"
by Madison Cub Fan on Jul 26, 2010 5:33 PM CDT up reply actions
Yep.
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
Mount Washington conquered July 5, 2010
State high point count: 3/50
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jul 26, 2010 5:35 PM CDT up reply actions
I want them to beat EVERYONE.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 26, 2010 5:36 PM CDT up reply actions
Me too,
But I’m focusing on Houston now. :-)
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
Mount Washington conquered July 5, 2010
State high point count: 3/50
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jul 26, 2010 5:37 PM CDT up reply actions
Sure.
But right now, they are playing the Astros. So let’s start there.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
OK, but let's not pretend that this game/series really means anything.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 26, 2010 5:41 PM CDT up reply actions
Do you know what it's like
to watch baseball for fun, SWL?
You must be a real hit at parties.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jul 26, 2010 5:52 PM CDT up reply actions
Pot meet kettle kettle meet pot
"Actually, Major League Baseball is more like Neverland
And the Lost Boys don’t have to ever grow up. Some do, anyway, but that is not a universal characteristic"
by Madison Cub Fan on Jul 26, 2010 5:55 PM CDT up reply actions
VCF
I bet you are fun @ parties. When people start debating Cubs suck give up now. no your not a real fan unless you totally support them.
You can discuss change to topic to your mountain stuff.
"Actually, Major League Baseball is more like Neverland
And the Lost Boys don’t have to ever grow up. Some do, anyway, but that is not a universal characteristic"
by Madison Cub Fan on Jul 26, 2010 5:59 PM CDT up reply actions
Is this written
in English? Or translated into English raw from a foreign language?
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jul 26, 2010 6:04 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm not sure how to take this.
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
Mount Washington conquered July 5, 2010
State high point count: 3/50
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jul 26, 2010 6:04 PM CDT up reply actions
Maddy is obviously drunk.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 26, 2010 6:06 PM CDT up reply actions
not drunk just totally changing topic
"Actually, Major League Baseball is more like Neverland
And the Lost Boys don’t have to ever grow up. Some do, anyway, but that is not a universal characteristic"
by Madison Cub Fan on Jul 26, 2010 6:09 PM CDT up reply actions
compliment
Discussing mountain peaks, must be an entertaining topic. :)
Far more than listening or reading about two people who want to have their regularly scheduled pissing contest.
"Actually, Major League Baseball is more like Neverland
And the Lost Boys don’t have to ever grow up. Some do, anyway, but that is not a universal characteristic"
by Madison Cub Fan on Jul 26, 2010 6:07 PM CDT up reply actions
Much more entertaining is my recent trip to Chicago.
Sat with Al for three games in the bleachers, got to know him and his group.
And went to Starved Rock for a day.
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
Mount Washington conquered July 5, 2010
State high point count: 3/50
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jul 26, 2010 6:09 PM CDT up reply actions
That does sound like fun
We haven’t done much traveling this summer. But combining two apartment into one was adventure enough for the summer.
Even when the Cubs weren’t playing good, last month great distraction factor.
"Actually, Major League Baseball is more like Neverland
And the Lost Boys don’t have to ever grow up. Some do, anyway, but that is not a universal characteristic"
by Madison Cub Fan on Jul 26, 2010 6:14 PM CDT up reply actions
You're a total fucking idiot.
The only reason to watch the Cubs right now is for fun
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 26, 2010 5:56 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
I think I'm going to exit stage right now,
Before this gets out of hand.
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
Mount Washington conquered July 5, 2010
State high point count: 3/50
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jul 26, 2010 5:58 PM CDT up reply actions
::punches hole in hat::
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 26, 2010 6:06 PM CDT up reply actions
The adjective
is the offensive part. I can handle the rest of it.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jul 26, 2010 6:11 PM CDT up reply actions
Wait? You take offense when people insult you?
And go running to Al no less? Holy god.
Hypocrite comes to mind, though I won’t call you that.
(TAKE NOTE AL)
by HuskerCorner on Jul 26, 2010 6:19 PM CDT up reply actions
Are you able to read?
The ADJECTIVE is the issue, not the sentiment.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jul 26, 2010 6:20 PM CDT up reply actions
Yes I read what you said, I think it's ridiculous
you’re perfectly okay with namecalling, as long its not a name you have a problem with. Riiiiiiiiiight
by HuskerCorner on Jul 26, 2010 7:06 PM CDT up reply actions
You still don't get it
If he wants to call me an idiot, fine with me. An f’ing idiot? No.
This really isn’t that complicated to understand, I think.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jul 26, 2010 7:17 PM CDT up reply actions
Namecalling is not permitted on this site.
No matter who does it. Personal attacks not allowed either.
So, Mr. Husker Corner, if you want to participate in those, do it elsewhere.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
You are calling out HuskerCorner and not NBF for all the crap he's done all week?
You clearly hate Nebraska. (J/K)
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by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Jul 26, 2010 6:43 PM CDT up reply actions
That wasn't necessary.
"Get up or GET OUT THE WAY!"
~Stacy King
by wrigleyrocker12 on Jul 26, 2010 6:07 PM CDT up reply actions
yeah, it wasn't necessary but overdue.
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by Gibbon Jockey on Jul 26, 2010 6:07 PM CDT up reply actions
Another of the usual suspects
checking in.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jul 26, 2010 6:13 PM CDT up reply actions
You're just flailing wildly at anybody right now.
Enjoy the catfights.
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by Gibbon Jockey on Jul 26, 2010 6:14 PM CDT up reply actions
No, just at the jerks
So congrats on that.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jul 26, 2010 6:16 PM CDT up reply actions
five minutes.
It took you five minutes from running to Al about being called a name, to calling someone else a name.
That’s got to be some kind of record
by HuskerCorner on Jul 26, 2010 6:20 PM CDT up reply actions
How many times does this have to be explained to you?
NO NAMECALLING ON THIS SITE!
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
Why are you yelling at Husker?
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by Gibbon Jockey on Jul 26, 2010 6:33 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm a bit confused why Bruce is allowed to name call?
by HuskerCorner on Jul 26, 2010 7:07 PM CDT up reply actions
Because it's NOT bruce.
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by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Jul 26, 2010 10:09 PM CDT up reply actions
Fair enough
But if you weren’t so defensive, you might actually consider ‘overdue’ as a reflection on the f-bombs finally dropping in this longstanding ticklespat you two’ve been engaged in rather than whether you deserve it.
Add me to your jerks list. I’m sure it’s long and distinguished….just like my…..
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by Gibbon Jockey on Jul 26, 2010 6:20 PM CDT up reply actions
Please leave
that last word to the imagination.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jul 26, 2010 6:21 PM CDT up reply actions
memory
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by Gibbon Jockey on Jul 26, 2010 6:21 PM CDT up reply actions
Your mom might be sore, though.
OH SNAP!
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by Gibbon Jockey on Jul 26, 2010 6:24 PM CDT up reply actions
this is fun...
we should really have an annual BCB get together so we can all go around punching each other in the face
I Love Larry - Brick are you looking at random things around the room and saying that you love them - I Love Larry
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LOL....there are no "must win" series left in 2010 dude.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 26, 2010 5:18 PM CDT up reply actions
Keep hope alive, VCF
It’s probably futile, but don’t let the barbarians drag you down.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jul 26, 2010 5:20 PM CDT up reply actions
45-18 the last 63 and we're in.
Piece of cake.
Ron Santo - 8,143 ABs, .277 BA; 342 HR; 1331 RBI = NO Hall of Fame?
Brooks Robinson - 10,654 ABs, .267 BA; 268 HR; 1357 RBI = Hall of Fame.
Any more questions ?
Precisely, EE,
and they say it can’t be done. :-)
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jul 26, 2010 5:24 PM CDT up reply actions
Keep pluggin' away and make sure Theriot plays every game, is all they can do.
Ron Santo - 8,143 ABs, .277 BA; 342 HR; 1331 RBI = NO Hall of Fame?
Brooks Robinson - 10,654 ABs, .267 BA; 268 HR; 1357 RBI = Hall of Fame.
Any more questions ?
and next year when the Cubs play the team Theriot on
I can say boy it’s nice to see him K etc for another team. Just like I did with Aaron Miles last night
"Actually, Major League Baseball is more like Neverland
And the Lost Boys don’t have to ever grow up. Some do, anyway, but that is not a universal characteristic"
by Madison Cub Fan on Jul 26, 2010 5:52 PM CDT up reply actions
It was especially nice seeing Miles K looking on Friday.
He got the loudest boos when he entered the batting box that I think I’ve ever heard at a ballpark.
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
Mount Washington conquered July 5, 2010
State high point count: 3/50
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jul 26, 2010 5:53 PM CDT up reply actions
He was one of my lease favorite players
b/c well he sucked. Not a good baseball player. I’m not going to make excuses for him.
But he didn’t force Jimbo, to sign him to that contract that overpaid him nor did he force Lou to play him to much
"Actually, Major League Baseball is more like Neverland
And the Lost Boys don’t have to ever grow up. Some do, anyway, but that is not a universal characteristic"
by Madison Cub Fan on Jul 26, 2010 6:32 PM CDT up reply actions
we dont need
45-18 - just 45-20 (or winning each series here on out)
I Love Larry - Brick are you looking at random things around the room and saying that you love them - I Love Larry
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"must win"?
snort
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by Gibbon Jockey on Jul 26, 2010 5:31 PM CDT up reply actions
The Cubs were just awful in the Astrodome
That was like guaranteed loss night every time.
I was lucky enough to go to Minute Maid in 2004 for the four-game series the Cubs swept. I usually can find redeeming values in any city, but I found none in Houston. It seems like there are about 15 different downtowns, the stadium is nothing special and it’s ridiculously hot and humid.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jul 26, 2010 5:13 PM CDT reply actions
Houston apologizes for not
meeting your high standards. But if it means you won’t be back, that’s reward enough for us.
If a quality pitching start is 3 runs and 6 innings, then a quality hitting day is 1 for 4.
he will be
he likes letting everyone know how dumb they are they don’t blindly believe Cubs will win all the games. Also that we shouldn’t blindly want Ryno as manager.
"Actually, Major League Baseball is more like Neverland
And the Lost Boys don’t have to ever grow up. Some do, anyway, but that is not a universal characteristic"
by Madison Cub Fan on Jul 26, 2010 6:01 PM CDT up reply actions
Boy, you two are something else
As a city, IMHO, Houston sucks. If you like it, fine.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jul 26, 2010 6:06 PM CDT up reply actions
Caption: OK Ryan, you are going to like playing for the Rockies.
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by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Jul 26, 2010 5:15 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
Caption: You got here BEFORE the ball for once...good job!
Ron Santo - 8,143 ABs, .277 BA; 342 HR; 1331 RBI = NO Hall of Fame?
Brooks Robinson - 10,654 ABs, .267 BA; 268 HR; 1357 RBI = Hall of Fame.
Any more questions ?
Rec'd so far as best one.
"Actually, Major League Baseball is more like Neverland
And the Lost Boys don’t have to ever grow up. Some do, anyway, but that is not a universal characteristic"
by Madison Cub Fan on Jul 26, 2010 6:03 PM CDT up reply actions
Caption:
I know you like getting thrown out. Lean this way to maximize your success at being gunned down!
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
Mount Washington conquered July 5, 2010
State high point count: 3/50
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jul 26, 2010 5:27 PM CDT reply actions
Keep the faith
Oh wait that is for padres fans, my bad, he he
"Chicago baseball fans, who are composites of scar tissue and mortifying memories..." - George F. Will
Avatar provided courtesy of AndrewJStone.
Now that's funny!
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
Mount Washington conquered July 5, 2010
State high point count: 3/50
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jul 26, 2010 5:34 PM CDT up reply actions
Who are in...
first place.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 26, 2010 5:37 PM CDT up reply actions
When this game gets too boring for us...
go here ==> http://wonderfl.net/c/tNGi/fullscreen
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 26, 2010 5:37 PM CDT reply actions
No
I go here.
I’m STILL SCROLLING!
"Get up or GET OUT THE WAY!"
~Stacy King
by wrigleyrocker12 on Jul 26, 2010 5:55 PM CDT up reply actions
Epic win.
Thanks for this SWL. My production level at work is now down 29% but who cares because it’s pretty.
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by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Jul 26, 2010 6:52 PM CDT up reply actions
Kinda glad I'll be missing these next two games.
CAPTION: See that ball Ryan? If you get tagged with it you’re out.
"Get up or GET OUT THE WAY!"
~Stacy King
by wrigleyrocker12 on Jul 26, 2010 5:48 PM CDT reply actions
On that CBS channel 2 ad to the right it says...
“Zambrano Likely To Join Cubs At Colorado”…If we could just flip flop those 2 teams…>sigh<.
Ron Santo - 8,143 ABs, .277 BA; 342 HR; 1331 RBI = NO Hall of Fame?
Brooks Robinson - 10,654 ABs, .267 BA; 268 HR; 1357 RBI = Hall of Fame.
Any more questions ?
At the least, the rain won't be a problem.
To those of you in Chicago, have the floods receded? And if so, how is the cleanup going?
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
Mount Washington conquered July 5, 2010
State high point count: 3/50
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jul 26, 2010 6:03 PM CDT reply actions
I'm happy that Demp raised so much money
We pre ordered the cookbook already from Amazon.
"Actually, Major League Baseball is more like Neverland
And the Lost Boys don’t have to ever grow up. Some do, anyway, but that is not a universal characteristic"
by Madison Cub Fan on Jul 26, 2010 6:15 PM CDT reply actions
In thinking about that
I wondered if anyone knew of any websites that break down foundations books. Public info on charities is readily accessible so supporters can decide whether the money is actually effectively going to the cause or to pad pocket books. Foundations are private, and thus a different matter. Whereas I believe that many athletes start these foundations for the right reasons, the fact is that in many cases they are simply tax shelters or abused by any number of outside people and the money doesn’t get where it’s supposed to go.
I’m not saying this is the case here at all, simply want to know if there’s anywhere on the web one can check on foundations.
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by Gibbon Jockey on Jul 26, 2010 6:32 PM CDT up reply actions
Not trying to sound like an asshole
but it’s time to put the cookbooks and the Dempster stuff behind us. That might be ONE of the reasons that the Cubs aren’t winning as many games. The Cubs are to worried about saving the world with all these fundraisers instead of playing baseball. I know that will probably piss alot of people off, but think about it a little bit before posting.
by alabamacubbie on Jul 26, 2010 8:55 PM CDT up reply actions
Seriously?
You think the Cubs are too focused on fundraisers? Hardly. For one thing, all sports teams and athletes do community work and fundraise. It’s one way of giving back to the city where they are located.
It was one evening out of the season. There’s another one (hosted by Randy Wells) on August 4, which is an evening before an off day. So was the Dempster event.
I won’t namecall here. But you are 100% wrong about this.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
I think giving back to the community is a great idea, but do it
at seasons end. It’s time to play baseball. Greet and meet fans, do community work, but do it in a way that doesn’t disrupt anything. I like that the Cubs do good things, but we’re not trying to save the world here, they need to play ball. If they want to save the world, join the peace corps or some other organization.
by alabamacubbie on Jul 27, 2010 10:03 AM CDT up reply actions
Season's end?
You mean, when the players go back to their hometowns or home countries, and aren’t in the city they play in?
Ridiculous. These events are good for the community and are done on days when they don’t interfere with baseball.
In fact, I’ll give you an example of how committed players are to the team. In 2008 I attended a fundraiser that Ryan Dempster was supposed to do a standup comedy act at. It was in late August. The team rotation had been changed and he was scheduled to pitch the next day, so he didn’t do the fundraiser. Jeff Samardzija (who, it should be noted, is not nearly as funny as Dempster) filled in.
There’s plenty of time for players to devote to non-baseball activities during the season. It’s a good thing. You are off base here.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
When you sign a contract to play for the Chicago Cubs
they do not say to you, “Well you are going to have to give back to the community because you play for this team. We have openings on the 3rd, 7th, 18th, and 28th, what date would you like to do an event?” “Theriot’s out washing cars, Dempster’s doing his foundation, Fukudome is giving out t shirts, and Zambrano is reading to the elderly at the retirement home. So you choose you event and let me know a date before you play for this team.” You are signed to play ball. I don’t want anything in return from these players. No money, no free stuff, or any help. I just want a World Series title. I don’t even want recognition for giving them support because I was at the game yelling and rooting for these guys. They don’t even have to say my name. I just want a victory from the guys that were hired to put on the jersey and play for the Chicago Cubs. That’s it.
by alabamacubbie on Jul 27, 2010 3:01 PM CDT up reply actions
You're way off base.
I don’t know how else to explain it to you. Players do these things all the time. It does not take away from their focus on baseball. Period.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
At the same time I'm glad that it's before an off day but
if before the event you didn’t have to play baseball then that would be better. What if someone hosting an event had to play the day/night before the event? Is their event causing them to get their priorities mixed up, and causing them not to play the game because they’re thinking too much about that particular event. Granted they do these events before an off day, but shouldn’t it be the other way around? Have an off day, then the event, then the game? I’d rather the Cubs be thinking about playing ball at the event, than the Cubs thinking about the event before playing ball. Again not trying to be an asshole, just to see the logic here.
by alabamacubbie on Jul 27, 2010 10:08 AM CDT up reply actions
By this same logic,
you never should go out to dinner or a friend’s house or anywhere else when you have to work the next day.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jul 27, 2010 11:11 AM CDT up reply actions
When I go out with friends the night before work
I don’t prepare to make a speech, or as Al mentioned prepare to do a stand up comedy routine. I’m not at work the day of my out with friends night thinking..“Oh man what am I going to say? What am I going to wear? Is there going to be a lot of people expecting me to do and say things?” It’s a totally different situation. I fund raiser is something that takes time to plan, and takes a lot of thought, especially when you want to raise a lot of money. Putting thought into something requires just that..thinking. Now if you had a big important meeting with clients around 1:20 p.m. and had to make a big important presentation, then no you would not go out and entertain to the night before. You would be thinking, preparing for your presentation, probably because your job depends on it. You were hired to work, not entertain.
by alabamacubbie on Jul 27, 2010 2:54 PM CDT up reply actions
The players don't plan the fundraiser.
Basically, all they have to do is show up.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
As noted above, you are way off base here.
Professional athletes do this all the time. It’s a way of giving back and fully supported by team management. It doesn’t interfere with playing baseball, and as I noted above, in at least one case a player did ask out of an event because his rotation spot had been changed.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
Agreed, if that player asked to have his lineup or rotation spot changed
then that is good. Dempster, in that case, seen the importance of his job, and knows his job is to play baseball.
by alabamacubbie on Jul 27, 2010 2:56 PM CDT up reply actions
CAPTION
Ryan, are you crying? There’s no crying! There’s no crying in baseball!
"I knew there had to be a place where the game could be fun again. I found that place. It's called Wrigley Field. It reminded that if you love the game, it will love you back." - Andre Dawson, HOF speech 7/25/10
This has been an enjoyable pre-game thread.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
by dtpollitt on Jul 26, 2010 6:40 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
Caption
“I never expect to see you here.”
Shut up Joe Morgan.
by fsuapollo on Jul 26, 2010 6:41 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
IMO Silva is hurt
His stride looks shorter and he hasn’t been “finishing” his pitches in the last two starts.
Could all be linked to the various leg strains he has suffered this year?
Shut up Joe Morgan.
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Anti-Theriot caption.
“It doesn’t matter what I tell you – experience shows that you will screw it up.”
Anti-clutch caption.
“Get comfortable here – Lee and Ramirez are coming up. You won’t be going anywhere.”
I think I speak for everyone here when I say, "Wait, what the hell are you talking about?"
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Theriot: I dropped my shinguard at second base.
Quade: Well, at least you didn’t drop it at short.
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