First Pitch Thread: Cubs vs. Astros, Wednesday 7/28, 1:05 CT
by Al Yellon on Jul 28, 2010 1:00 PM CDT
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Pitch good today, Randy.
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"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
Please pitch well today Randy!!!
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
A No-hitter should keep us close!
Just do it!
"Any player who gets the opportunity to play at Wrigley should welcome it"
Not if there's a couple of walks and a couple of errors
Then we’re boned.
"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 said it would keep us close!
LOL!
"Any player who gets the opportunity to play at Wrigley should welcome it"
Theriot taking a pitch?
What’s up with that?
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
Yea! I was rubbing my Riot 'action' figurine and it worked!
Like a genie in a lamp…
We have met the enemy and they are us! ~ Walt Kelly, Pogo, 1971
TMI.
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
It's official.
Derrek Lee is the new Fred McGriff, http://sports.espn.go.com/chicago/mlb/news/story?id=5417150.
The period messes up that URL
http://sports.espn.go.com/chicago/mlb/news/story?id=5417150
"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
Dang. I didn't know the Angels had made an offer.
Lee could have, potentially, brought us a “failed prospect” like Brandon Wood.
Sometimes those failed prospects work out.
MLBMilestone.com - following the numbers to Cooperstown
We're still batting, right?
"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
Colvin walks. Bases loaded for Rami!
We have met the enemy and they are us! ~ Walt Kelly, Pogo, 1971
Bases loaded.....bring 'em home....please!
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
Why do I get a sense of dread when the cubs load the bases with no outs?
Is it just PTSD or something?
by DisCUBbobulated on Jul 28, 2010 1:10 PM CDT reply actions
Sac Fly for Rami. Castro to 3rd. 1-0 Cubs
We have met the enemy and they are us! ~ Walt Kelly, Pogo, 1971
Did Ronnie not make this trip or is taking today off?
I watched the first 2 games on TV so I missed the radio broadcast.
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
The other sports are just sports. Baseball is a love. ~Bryant Gumbel, 1981
Thanks!
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
The other sports are just sports. Baseball is a love. ~Bryant Gumbel, 1981
Theriot... Leads off. doesn't get thrown out on the base paths.. Scores on Sac fly... where's that "SELL!" button.
by DisCUBbobulated on Jul 28, 2010 1:13 PM CDT reply actions
Report: Derrek Lee is going to use his no trade clause to remain in Chicago
http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2010/7/28/1592629/lee-to-remain-a-cub
Viva la Cubs Révolution!!!
Maybe
he will retire with Lou.
"I lof to hit de home ron!"
He appears
to be in a pretty serious decline, both on offense and defense. It could happen! :)
"I lof to hit de home ron!"
think about,
we resign him for less money, we certainly have the leverage. he provides veteran presence, gold glove defense, anything else is a bonus,
The 2010 Randy Hundley Fantasy Camp ruled!!!!
He's gone at the end of the year.
He’s declining, his competitive desire is certainly called into question now, and he’ll want more than a 1-year deal.
then why would he stay?
What’s the point then if he’s still on the Cubs just for two more months?
Viva la Cubs Révolution!!!
don't know but the Cubs are in charge for next year at this point it would appear
The 2010 Randy Hundley Fantasy Camp ruled!!!!
You'd have to ask him.
But my guess would be family issues. Why in the hell else would he turn down the chance to go to a contender — especially Texas?
The only logical reason is that he wants to remain in Chicago
And if it were for family issues, he’d accept a trade to go closer to home in Texas or California. Remaining in Chicago is the only thing I really think is on his mind. But of course, what do I know haha
Viva la Cubs Révolution!!!
Closer to home in Texas? He's from NoCal.
My opinion of Derrek Lee just went through the floor. It looks like he doesn’t have the competitive fire to relocate for three months to possibly win a championship.
I think you're looking at it at the wrong angle
I’m admiring him for wanting to stay in Chicago and play for the team that he loves.
Viva la Cubs Révolution!!!
(rolls eyes)
If he truly loved the Cubs, he’d accept the trade, allow the Cubs to get some prospects and salary relief and re-sign in the offseason with a hometown discount.
And NONE of those things are happening.
Don’t let the door hit you on the way out, Derrek.
I'd give him a two year deal, max
He seems like he would take a home town discount to remain with the Cubs
Viva la Cubs Révolution!!!
We need to stop assuming ...
that players will accept hometown discounts.
I'm not assuming anything
But given that he seems like he wants to stay in Chicago, then why wouldn’t he accept a home town discount? I’m being skeptical here.
Viva la Cubs Révolution!!!
The only other thing I can figure ...
is that he figures he’ll start for the Cubs for the rest of the year (except today!), get more at-bats and increase his value as a FA.
And if that’s the case, I’ll be happy to see him leave.
I hope Lou benches his ass.
If you couldn’t tell, this REALLY pisses me off.
I'm thinking a "mediocre player discount" may be more likely.
I don’t see anyone else throwing 8 figures at Lee after this season.
Maybe he’d take 1 year at, say, $8M.
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Gosh Nady.
"Get up or GET OUT THE WAY!"
~Stacy King
by wrigleyrocker12 on Jul 28, 2010 1:14 PM CDT reply actions
Just DFA Nady on Sunday if you can't trade him
He’s beyond worthless
"Any player who gets the opportunity to play at Wrigley should welcome it"
I'm sure they'll see if someone puts in a waiver claim on Aug. 1 if he's not moved.
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
I actually thought it was a NIGHT game
so i just got here. Why is Lou playing Nady & Dome in the same game? Let me guess Hendry said " showcase them"?
"Lou Piniella's been a great manager for a long time and I stand by him completely"
Jim Hendry
Lou:
“We’re playing our bench today.”
We have met the enemy and they are us! ~ Walt Kelly, Pogo, 1971
Get a bucket. It won't be the last time.
We have met the enemy and they are us! ~ Walt Kelly, Pogo, 1971
Checkout the amazing ability to STRIKE OUT!
"Get up or GET OUT THE WAY!"
~Stacy King
by wrigleyrocker12 on Jul 28, 2010 1:17 PM CDT up reply actions
Dome walks. Bags loaded again. 2 out.
We have met the enemy and they are us! ~ Walt Kelly, Pogo, 1971
Fukudome walks setting up a 3 LOB for Baker.
"Get up or GET OUT THE WAY!"
~Stacy King
by wrigleyrocker12 on Jul 28, 2010 1:17 PM CDT reply actions
Keith Moreland on the radio
I can hardly wait! That guy is one of my favorites.
The 2010 Randy Hundley Fantasy Camp ruled!!!!
Baker at 1B?
Boy I must have missed an interesting pre game thread.
"Lou Piniella's been a great manager for a long time and I stand by him completely"
Jim Hendry
No Soto, Lee, Soriano or Byrd.
With an off day tomorrow. Inexcusable.
Little League Day
Everybody plays
"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
by RiskyBusiness on Jul 28, 2010 1:20 PM CDT up reply actions
Makes no sense to me
I mean Nady at 1B & Baker at 2B I can see, but the rest is a mystery but then so are most of Lou’s moves. Basically putting in all the guys he never plays in one game.
"Lou Piniella's been a great manager for a long time and I stand by him completely"
Jim Hendry
by Doggie Stalker on Jul 28, 2010 1:21 PM CDT up reply actions
Baker Ks.
Single, error, two walks. One friggin’ run. Again.
We have met the enemy and they are us! ~ Walt Kelly, Pogo, 1971
Great work! Thank our idiot manager for filling the lineup with STIFFS!!!
Rest, yeah our regulars need rest! Rest from what, sucking?
"Any player who gets the opportunity to play at Wrigley should welcome it"
WHEE!
"Get up or GET OUT THE WAY!"
~Stacy King
by wrigleyrocker12 on Jul 28, 2010 1:19 PM CDT reply actions
Get Baker and Nady offa my team!
I spent 90% of my money on women and drink. The rest I wasted - George Best
what on earth has Fontenot done
to not start a game ever over the likes of Theriot, nady, and Baker
Stop making sense!
"Get up or GET OUT THE WAY!"
~Stacy King
by wrigleyrocker12 on Jul 28, 2010 1:21 PM CDT up reply actions
This tweet explains the whole season.
cst_cubs
Cubs trying to win series against houston or pittsburgh for first time in 8 tries.
"Get up or GET OUT THE WAY!"
~Stacy King
by wrigleyrocker12 on Jul 28, 2010 1:20 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
SF by Rami. 1-0 Cubs.
Many RISP left on.
We have met the enemy and they are us! ~ Walt Kelly, Pogo, 1971
Cubs bench blew a chance to score many runs in the 1st inning.
"Lou Piniella's been a great manager for a long time and I stand by him completely"
Jim Hendry
by Doggie Stalker on Jul 28, 2010 1:21 PM CDT up reply actions
Always good when your bench is a factor in the first inning.
Way to go, Lou!
This tweet explains the whole season.
cst_cubs
Cubs trying to win series against houston or pittsburgh for first time in 8 tries.
"Get up or GET OUT THE WAY!"
~Stacy King
by wrigleyrocker12 on Jul 28, 2010 1:21 PM CDT reply actions
wth randy?
"Get up or GET OUT THE WAY!"
~Stacy King
by wrigleyrocker12 on Jul 28, 2010 1:23 PM CDT reply actions
Not possible
Riot would have dropped the ball.
"Get up or GET OUT THE WAY!"
~Stacy King
by wrigleyrocker12 on Jul 28, 2010 1:25 PM CDT up reply actions
Can we send up Nady, Fukudome, Baker and Hill
without bats? It’s not like they’ll need them
If a quality pitching start is 3 runs and 6 innings, then a quality hitting day is 1 for 4.
What would they flail wildly at the ball with?
I spent 90% of my money on women and drink. The rest I wasted - George Best
FIRST!
Big game today, guys. BIG! Nice to see the Boys in Blue get that run in the first. Jump on ’em early.
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hey I was first
"Well-behaved women seldom make History"---Laurel Thatcher Ulrich
by cooliogirl47 on Jul 28, 2010 1:26 PM CDT up reply actions
everybody's first in cubville.
you just happen to be FIRST!
just like me.
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by Gibbon Jockey on Jul 28, 2010 1:29 PM CDT up reply actions
Find your control Randy PLEASE!
"Get up or GET OUT THE WAY!"
~Stacy King
by wrigleyrocker12 on Jul 28, 2010 1:26 PM CDT reply actions
DEEP fly out to Colvin. 2 out. Runners advance.
We have met the enemy and they are us! ~ Walt Kelly, Pogo, 1971
Baker to Wells for the 3rd out. 1-0 Cubs after 1.
We have met the enemy and they are us! ~ Walt Kelly, Pogo, 1971
I have a bad feeling about how this game is going.
"Get up or GET OUT THE WAY!"
~Stacy King
by wrigleyrocker12 on Jul 28, 2010 1:29 PM CDT reply actions
So far the Cubs are on track to win 9-0.
We have met the enemy and they are us! ~ Walt Kelly, Pogo, 1971
Yeah, but I think there is a big hole in the bag.
I spent 90% of my money on women and drink. The rest I wasted - George Best
Randy escapes the first inning
with no score.
"I lof to hit de home ron!"
More runs please.
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
"Hope springs eternal"...why do I love that saying so much
"Well-behaved women seldom make History"---Laurel Thatcher Ulrich
by cooliogirl47 on Jul 28, 2010 1:33 PM CDT up reply actions
Because you are a fan of mid 18th century English poets?
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by Gibbon Jockey on Jul 28, 2010 1:39 PM CDT up reply actions
From the poor out of practice "B" squade?
Well what the hell.
"Lou Piniella's been a great manager for a long time and I stand by him completely"
Jim Hendry
by Doggie Stalker on Jul 28, 2010 1:32 PM CDT up reply actions
why does hill keep wasting all that 'pop' in his bat on Ks?
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by Gibbon Jockey on Jul 28, 2010 1:33 PM CDT up reply actions
This team is so ridiculously inept on so many levels.
Zambrano is going to be called up Friday despite a bad outing for the I-Cubs. Hendry can’t dump Fukudome even if the Cubs eat a good portion of his remaining salary. Lee declines a trade to a contender, making me wonder if Z was right to question his competitiveness. Aramis won’t opt out only because he had an Aaron Miles style first half. We’re still paying for Aaron Miles to hit .320 for the Cardinals. Lou admits that he started his bench the day before an off day. Ryan Theriot is the everyday second baseman and occasional leadoff hitter despite bad defense, no power, low OBP and horrible baserunning. And four members of our bullpen probably shouldn’t be in the majors.
Did I miss anything?
by elgato on Jul 28, 2010 1:34 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
Yes. You get this ALL for premium seat prices.
We have met the enemy and they are us! ~ Walt Kelly, Pogo, 1971
I won't be.
I live 2 miles from Wrigley. I’m not going to spend another dime at that place this season.
I'm depressed now.
"I'm not much of a chemistry guy, you know. Chemistry to me is a pinch-hit double with the bases loaded"--Jim Frey, Chicago Tribune, 1985.
You forgot to mention that Crane Kenny is going to help pick the next manager.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 28, 2010 1:38 PM CDT up reply actions
Maybe he'll use holy water to select him?
"I'm not much of a chemistry guy, you know. Chemistry to me is a pinch-hit double with the bases loaded"--Jim Frey, Chicago Tribune, 1985.
And that Hendry's coming back ...
despite creating this mess.
They are
making another pitcher with an ERA around 6, look like Nolan Ryan or something.
"I lof to hit de home ron!"
Can we please get a major league caliber hitter for our backup catcher next year?
That spot doesn’t have to be a black hole offensively like some people here seem to think is OK. The backup catcher could actually be used as a pinch hitter occasionally and actually help a good team more than just being an insurance policy.
"Any player who gets the opportunity to play at Wrigley should welcome it"
You don't generally want to use a backup C as a PH
If you use the backup in the 6th and Soto gets hurt in the 7th.. who catches? This is why defensive catchers are generally defensive orientated.
Yes, I know that, but if you get in a spot in the late innings
wouldn’t it be nice to have a guy who could hit a little bit on the bench??
"Any player who gets the opportunity to play at Wrigley should welcome it"
was there a point in ST when I thought we had a great bench?
"Well-behaved women seldom make History"---Laurel Thatcher Ulrich
by cooliogirl47 on Jul 28, 2010 1:49 PM CDT up reply actions
Johnson out quickly. Didn't even hear how.
We have met the enemy and they are us! ~ Walt Kelly, Pogo, 1971
On the BCB homepage, it says that this game is on WGN. But it isn't here in DC.
What’s going on?
"I'm not much of a chemistry guy, you know. Chemistry to me is a pinch-hit double with the bases loaded"--Jim Frey, Chicago Tribune, 1985.
You've got good karma coming to you ...
so you don’t have to watch this trainwreck.
its not in chicago either....csn
"Well-behaved women seldom make History"---Laurel Thatcher Ulrich
by cooliogirl47 on Jul 28, 2010 1:40 PM CDT up reply actions
ah, so BCB is wrong. Thx.
"I'm not much of a chemistry guy, you know. Chemistry to me is a pinch-hit double with the bases loaded"--Jim Frey, Chicago Tribune, 1985.
NOT possible
"Get up or GET OUT THE WAY!"
~Stacy King
by wrigleyrocker12 on Jul 28, 2010 1:42 PM CDT up reply actions
inconceivable
"Well-behaved women seldom make History"---Laurel Thatcher Ulrich
by cooliogirl47 on Jul 28, 2010 1:42 PM CDT up reply actions
"You keep saying that. I don't think it means what you think it means..."
We have met the enemy and they are us! ~ Walt Kelly, Pogo, 1971
unconceivable?
"Well-behaved women seldom make History"---Laurel Thatcher Ulrich
by cooliogirl47 on Jul 28, 2010 1:45 PM CDT up reply actions
X makes a pop catch in foul territory.
2 out.
We have met the enemy and they are us! ~ Walt Kelly, Pogo, 1971
Randy's command
is blatantly awol today.
"I lof to hit de home ron!"
Riot throws out the runner. 3 out. 1-0 Cubs after 2.
We have met the enemy and they are us! ~ Walt Kelly, Pogo, 1971
4-3 by Hernandez to end the inning.
"Get up or GET OUT THE WAY!"
~Stacy King
by wrigleyrocker12 on Jul 28, 2010 1:40 PM CDT reply actions
Nice shot SuperStarlin
"Get up or GET OUT THE WAY!"
~Stacy King
by wrigleyrocker12 on Jul 28, 2010 1:42 PM CDT reply actions
Hip Hip Horray
We can't win at home. We can't win on the road. I just can't figure out where else to play!
-- Pat Williams
by Fat Punk Kicker on Jul 28, 2010 1:44 PM CDT up reply actions
Wow
He just stole second on a pitchout. Is he that fast or was the throw that bad?
"Get up or GET OUT THE WAY!"
~Stacy King
by wrigleyrocker12 on Jul 28, 2010 1:44 PM CDT reply actions
I'm officially done with this team for a while.
I’m going on vacation tomorrow. As much as I need some time off from work, I want to stop caring about this UNBELIEVABLE mess of a team for a little while. Derrek Lee’s refusal to accept a trade put me over the edge.
I’m clocking out now. See you all in a week or so.
I tried...it cant be done
"Well-behaved women seldom make History"---Laurel Thatcher Ulrich
by cooliogirl47 on Jul 28, 2010 1:45 PM CDT up reply actions
+1
"Get up or GET OUT THE WAY!"
~Stacy King
by wrigleyrocker12 on Jul 28, 2010 1:46 PM CDT up reply actions
The Astros might as well walk the bases loaded
cause once past Rammy, no runs are crossing the plate.
"Get up or GET OUT THE WAY!"
~Stacy King
by wrigleyrocker12 on Jul 28, 2010 1:45 PM CDT reply actions
Well there could be an error
and to be fair Dome is OK but otherwise yes Rami had better hit something
"Lou Piniella's been a great manager for a long time and I stand by him completely"
Jim Hendry
by Doggie Stalker on Jul 28, 2010 1:46 PM CDT up reply actions
Can I rephrase that?
Not hit SOMETHING, get a hit. Did not work.
"Lou Piniella's been a great manager for a long time and I stand by him completely"
Jim Hendry
by Doggie Stalker on Jul 28, 2010 1:48 PM CDT up reply actions
Guten Abend- Go Cubs!
How has the game been up to now?
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
as always?
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
1-0 little bears, how are ya?
"Well-behaved women seldom make History"---Laurel Thatcher Ulrich
by cooliogirl47 on Jul 28, 2010 1:46 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm fine. And you?
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
very well, thank you :)
"Well-behaved women seldom make History"---Laurel Thatcher Ulrich
by cooliogirl47 on Jul 28, 2010 1:47 PM CDT up reply actions
I'll just say
We’re winning, and that’s all that matters.
"Get up or GET OUT THE WAY!"
~Stacy King
by wrigleyrocker12 on Jul 28, 2010 1:46 PM CDT up reply actions
As always?
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
Perhaps if David Hasselhoff was the manager...
…things would better. Perhaps having him shout in German would also help.
RIP Ronnie James Dio (July 10, 1942 - May 16, 2010).
hi eths
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
Howdy Sue!
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
Did they just pitch around Colvin to get to Ramirez?
What a weird year.
by DisCUBbobulated on Jul 28, 2010 1:47 PM CDT reply actions
good strategy I guess.
"I'm not much of a chemistry guy, you know. Chemistry to me is a pinch-hit double with the bases loaded"--Jim Frey, Chicago Tribune, 1985.
Not to fear
NADY IS HERE!
"Get up or GET OUT THE WAY!"
~Stacy King
by wrigleyrocker12 on Jul 28, 2010 1:47 PM CDT reply actions
The X man will bring them in.
"I'm not much of a chemistry guy, you know. Chemistry to me is a pinch-hit double with the bases loaded"--Jim Frey, Chicago Tribune, 1985.
X out 5-3. 3 out. 1-0 Cubs after top 3.
We have met the enemy and they are us! ~ Walt Kelly, Pogo, 1971
"Cubs get the first two on and fail to score"
Get used to it Len.
"Get up or GET OUT THE WAY!"
~Stacy King
by wrigleyrocker12 on Jul 28, 2010 1:49 PM CDT reply actions
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by Gibbon Jockey on Jul 28, 2010 1:51 PM CDT up reply actions
Captain Obvious says...
“Cubs SUCK!”
"Get up or GET OUT THE WAY!"
~Stacy King
by wrigleyrocker12 on Jul 28, 2010 1:53 PM CDT up reply actions
Captain Obvious says...
“Cubs SUCK!”
"Get up or GET OUT THE WAY!"
~Stacy King
by wrigleyrocker12 on Jul 28, 2010 1:53 PM CDT up reply actions
we have a horrible lineup today and we still loaded the bases twice in one inning!
"Well-behaved women seldom make History"---Laurel Thatcher Ulrich
by cooliogirl47 on Jul 28, 2010 1:55 PM CDT up reply actions
I wonder if Wells is off because he saw the line up and got sick?
"Lou Piniella's been a great manager for a long time and I stand by him completely"
Jim Hendry
At first, I was pissed that this game wasn't on WGN (I live in STL)
But after reading about DPLee’s situation, and looking at this dreck of a starting lineup, I am glad that I won’t be wasting time I don’t have watching this white flag waving type of game. Seriously, of all the guys not playing, Theriot is in there, and Fontenot STILL is invisible. Ok, put Lee, Dome, Z, Soriano, Rami, Riot, Baker, Nady, Hill on waivers. Accept a cheese sandwich for them (and salary relief). At the very least, get rid of somebody, so we can bring up the Hoff, bench Lee, and give Hoff three straight weeks of playing time. This season is done, and for his sake, and the Cubs sake, find out what the hell we are going to do at 1b next year. Lee isn’t the answer.
CRAP! Now, to do baby stuff. Bah.
"I'll be deep in the cold, cold ground before I recognize Missourah." - Abe Simpson
LOB 4 after 3 innings. This team bleh
We can't win at home. We can't win on the road. I just can't figure out where else to play!
-- Pat Williams
by Fat Punk Kicker on Jul 28, 2010 1:51 PM CDT reply actions
Unwatchable this year. Period.
"I'll be deep in the cold, cold ground before I recognize Missourah." - Abe Simpson
I'm turning this off after the Astros first hit..
nothing else is really that interesting..
by DisCUBbobulated on Jul 28, 2010 1:53 PM CDT reply actions
Wells makes a great play and throws out Bourne to be wild. 2 out.
We have met the enemy and they are us! ~ Walt Kelly, Pogo, 1971
How dare he bunt to try to break up the no hitter!
"Get up or GET OUT THE WAY!"
~Stacy King
by wrigleyrocker12 on Jul 28, 2010 1:54 PM CDT reply actions
Sanchez grounds out to Castro. end 3. 1-0 Cubs.
We have met the enemy and they are us! ~ Walt Kelly, Pogo, 1971
Dear Cubs,
I love you, but I don’t have to like you right now.
We can't win at home. We can't win on the road. I just can't figure out where else to play!
-- Pat Williams
by Fat Punk Kicker on Jul 28, 2010 1:54 PM CDT reply actions
awwwww that's so sweet
"Well-behaved women seldom make History"---Laurel Thatcher Ulrich
by cooliogirl47 on Jul 28, 2010 1:55 PM CDT up reply actions
Playing baseball becomes a job for the veterans...
I get that. From that end, DLee has earned the right to say “I like working here, and I want to stay here”. I get that. It is selfish in a way, but he is just looking out for #1 and his family, I am sure. HOWEVER, that does not mean that we need to play his ass. If the cubs are done this year, and he can’t help us next year in a meaningful way, then we need to start looking for answers at 1b. He is going to collect his paycheck anyway, so let’s plan for the future. Maybe the cubs can look out for what is best FOR THE TEAM for a change.
"I'll be deep in the cold, cold ground before I recognize Missourah." - Abe Simpson
How does staying with the Cubs for the next 60 games help his family?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 28, 2010 1:56 PM CDT up reply actions
Do they live in Chicago during the summer?
If so, staying means that he doesn’t have to relocate/help them relocate in the middle of his season. He could take care of it during his long (post seasonless) offseason.
"I'll be deep in the cold, cold ground before I recognize Missourah." - Abe Simpson
Sorry...
I don’t have sympathy for multimillionaires that only work 7 months out of the year and use “moving their family” (from one exclusive neighborhood to another) as an excuse. Boo-Frickin’ Hoo.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 28, 2010 2:07 PM CDT up reply actions
OH agreed...
but if given the choice…while I would like to think that I would do what is best for my employer (snicker snicker)…I would make the decision that is best for me and my fam. Sympathy from others or not.
"I'll be deep in the cold, cold ground before I recognize Missourah." - Abe Simpson
He's done, and he knows it...
Yet, he still bats third for a team that was hoping to be competitive.
"I'll be deep in the cold, cold ground before I recognize Missourah." - Abe Simpson
next years manager wont play him
"Well-behaved women seldom make History"---Laurel Thatcher Ulrich
by cooliogirl47 on Jul 28, 2010 1:56 PM CDT up reply actions
Damn straight.
"I'll be deep in the cold, cold ground before I recognize Missourah." - Abe Simpson
This works in theory
but the Cubs have no one in the system or on the bench to play 1B. Next year is likely an FA or having Colvin who played it in College relearn it. Not like you are going to bring Hoff up to play 1B.
"Lou Piniella's been a great manager for a long time and I stand by him completely"
Jim Hendry
by Doggie Stalker on Jul 28, 2010 1:57 PM CDT up reply actions
For the production Lee gives from 1B
You could get that for less money on the market. Someone like Adam Dunn is better as a DH, but I’m sure other cheaper options might be available.
RIP Ronnie James Dio (July 10, 1942 - May 16, 2010).
Then...
Let’s start having Colvin learn it NOW. So we can see if he can do it next year before missing out on possible acquisitions. Also, if we are SO sure that Hoff can’t do it, then release, trade, give him away. He is clogging up the works at 1b in Iowa right now, and we need to start developing someone at that position. Otherwise, what use does he have?
"I'll be deep in the cold, cold ground before I recognize Missourah." - Abe Simpson
Counterpoint
Colvin is a better option in the outfield out there. It’s not so easy for players to adjust to new positions. I like him playing right field.
RIP Ronnie James Dio (July 10, 1942 - May 16, 2010).
I have no problem with him staying in the outfield
Just responding to other’s ideas about him playing first base. IF he could do it, however, and IF he likes it, then it may be easier to find alternatives to the outfield than finding new players for first.
"I'll be deep in the cold, cold ground before I recognize Missourah." - Abe Simpson
Maybe he has his reasons
I would rather trade Lee as well, but it’s his right to exercise the NTC because he did sign that contract.
RIP Ronnie James Dio (July 10, 1942 - May 16, 2010).
I love DLee.
"I'm not much of a chemistry guy, you know. Chemistry to me is a pinch-hit double with the bases loaded"--Jim Frey, Chicago Tribune, 1985.
There is help for people like you.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 28, 2010 2:00 PM CDT up reply actions
Ha ha. It's OK. My little girl likes him, and that's good enough for me!
She especially likes the way he cares for his own little daughter!
"I'm not much of a chemistry guy, you know. Chemistry to me is a pinch-hit double with the bases loaded"--Jim Frey, Chicago Tribune, 1985.
There's nothing particularly special about a father caring for a daughter...but OK.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 28, 2010 2:03 PM CDT up reply actions
I care for mine, and I am not heralded for it. Plus, I don't have the $ he does.
"I'll be deep in the cold, cold ground before I recognize Missourah." - Abe Simpson
exactly
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 28, 2010 2:08 PM CDT up reply actions
FWIW: Germany 0 - Netherlands 1 (rain delay in bottom of the 7th)
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
Dome pulled from the line-up in mid at bat and traded to Detroit.
Kidding. He struck out.
We have met the enemy and they are us! ~ Walt Kelly, Pogo, 1971
2-2 to Fukudome and then he spins out, I mean, strikes out.
"I'm not much of a chemistry guy, you know. Chemistry to me is a pinch-hit double with the bases loaded"--Jim Frey, Chicago Tribune, 1985.
Kosuke
"Get up or GET OUT THE WAY!"
~Stacy King
by wrigleyrocker12 on Jul 28, 2010 1:58 PM CDT reply actions
heehee
"Well-behaved women seldom make History"---Laurel Thatcher Ulrich
by cooliogirl47 on Jul 28, 2010 1:59 PM CDT up reply actions
Koyie Hill
"Well-behaved women seldom make History"---Laurel Thatcher Ulrich
by cooliogirl47 on Jul 28, 2010 1:59 PM CDT up reply actions
Can't field bunts in front of home plate either
RIP Ronnie James Dio (July 10, 1942 - May 16, 2010).
Aaron Hill Ks. LouAnn DeGroot quits him. 3 out. mid 4. Cubs 1-0.
We have met the enemy and they are us! ~ Walt Kelly, Pogo, 1971
Koyie
"Get up or GET OUT THE WAY!"
~Stacy King
by wrigleyrocker12 on Jul 28, 2010 2:01 PM CDT reply actions
LOL!! Koyie K's again!!
Is that 6 ABs in a row with a K?
"Any player who gets the opportunity to play at Wrigley should welcome it"
The Golden Shower
"Any player who gets the opportunity to play at Wrigley should welcome it"
by Itchy on Jul 28, 2010 2:02 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
turn this yellow
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 28, 2010 2:04 PM CDT up reply actions
DFA Sombrero?
"I'm not much of a chemistry guy, you know. Chemistry to me is a pinch-hit double with the bases loaded"--Jim Frey, Chicago Tribune, 1985.
A Koyie Hillero?
"Get up or GET OUT THE WAY!"
~Stacy King
by wrigleyrocker12 on Jul 28, 2010 2:02 PM CDT up reply actions
Taco Bell ???
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
Goin' for the all-time record!
I spent 90% of my money on women and drink. The rest I wasted - George Best
Remember, Geo once K'd 8 straight times a could of years ago.
We have met the enemy and they are us! ~ Walt Kelly, Pogo, 1971
might have been come to think about it...
We have met the enemy and they are us! ~ Walt Kelly, Pogo, 1971
I could handle it if he could actually field his position
He is the back up.
RIP Ronnie James Dio (July 10, 1942 - May 16, 2010).
Koye Hill gets a red card for injuring my heart and hopes.
"I'm not much of a chemistry guy, you know. Chemistry to me is a pinch-hit double with the bases loaded"--Jim Frey, Chicago Tribune, 1985.
Let's take it easy on Koyie
He’s a backup catcher and plays great defense. I don’t know what we all want out of him.
"Get up or GET OUT THE WAY!"
~Stacy King
by wrigleyrocker12 on Jul 28, 2010 2:04 PM CDT reply actions
He doesn't play great defense.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 28, 2010 2:05 PM CDT up reply actions
I want someone on our bench to not suck
"Well-behaved women seldom make History"---Laurel Thatcher Ulrich
by cooliogirl47 on Jul 28, 2010 2:06 PM CDT up reply actions
JUMP!!!
http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2010/7/28/1591636/overflow-thread-1-cubs-vs-astros
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
Hey, I like the guy,
but he isn’t a Major League Catcher. The novelty has passed.
"I'll be deep in the cold, cold ground before I recognize Missourah." - Abe Simpson
Germany vs. Netherlands has restarted - GO GERMANY!!!
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
Hill has now struck out
9 of his last 11 at bats. On the other hand he has thrown out 4 of 26 runners. I’d guess he looking forward to arbitration.
If a quality pitching start is 3 runs and 6 innings, then a quality hitting day is 1 for 4.
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