Carlos Gonzalez Walkoff: Cubs Invent Yet Another Creative Way To Lose
by Al Yellon on Aug 1, 2010 8:00 AM CDT
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PrintWhat else can you do after a game like the Cubs' 6-5 loss to the Rockies last night but stare in open-mouthed astonishment?
Sean Marshall, who has one of the best curveballs in the business, starts Carlos Gonzalez out with a fastball up? What sense does that make? "Car-Go" (and can we please stop this kind of nickname?) launched the ball into the third deck in right field at Coors Field, giving the Rockies the win and dropping the Cubs to 13-23 in one-run games.
That's the worst one-run record in the major leagues. Yes, worse than the Orioles, Pirates, Diamondbacks, Indians, Royals, Mariners and Astros. Some of those teams (Orioles, Indians) even have winning records in one-run games. (Those are, incidentally, all the remaining teams with records worse than the Cubs. The Nationals won last night and have now equalled the Cubs at 46-58.) You can blame the Cubs' mostly rookie bullpen for some of those defeats, but not last night's -- Marshall has been one of the Cubs' only bright spots in the pen all year, but he has now had two really bad games in a row.
Incidentally, think the A's regret trading for Matt Holliday two winters ago? They sent the Rockies Gonzalez, Greg Smith and Huston Street. Street's been hurt but when healthy he's an effective closer, and Gonzalez, at only 24, is having an outstanding offensive season.
All of this ruined a nice Cubs comeback highlighted by a three-run homer by Derrek Lee, his first home run in 16 days. Tom Gorzelanny struggled at times but managed to make it into the seventh inning, when Carlos Zambrano made his first appearance since his return to the club. He walked the first batter he faced on five pitches and then gave up a single, but then struck out Seth Smith and got Brad Hawpe to pop up to end the inning.
The walkoff home run completed a cycle for Carlos Gonzalez. According to MLB Network, this has been done only five times in MLB history. The last time it was done was by Dwight Evans against the Mariners on June 28, 1984 in even more dramatic fashion -- it was a three-run walkoff in the bottom of the 11th inning.
And of course, one of the previous occurrences was against the Cubs -- Ken Boyer of the Cardinals in the second game of a doubleheader on September 14, 1961. This one was similar to last night's -- Boyer led off an inning, also, like the Evans game, the 11th inning.
The Cubs still can win the season series vs. the Rockies with a victory this afternoon. In a season of jaw-dropping bad, it would be nice to have a small "good" to enjoy. The game preview will post at 12:30 pm CDT.
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one run loss. hendry needs to think really hard this winter about putting a team together that can score runs. i think we still have a good core together for next year.BUT.that same core of players has not really lit it up this year. i never thought this season would be this bad.and it seems to be getting worse. we need a new mgr,some new players,and we need to get rid of this what can i do attitude that pinella has instilled in the 2010 cubs.
Lou instilled the "Alfred E Newman approach to managing" from the very beginning of his
“mangling stint” with the Cubs. We fans just put up with it as long as we got to the play-offs.
“What, me worry?” wears thin.
I would think the Ricketts have to have very high expectations when their team has the highest payroll in the NL.
Carlos Silva lemonade: made from freshly squeezed Milton Bradley lemons. -- the Jim Hendry kook book.
Fastball or Curveball?
Not sure it really mattered what pitch Marshall chose since the previous night the Rockies were sitting on his curveball. I presume that is why he threw a fastball. Of course, over the last two nights it hasn’t seemed to matter what pitch was thrown to Gonzales.
Gonzalez in particular
was sitting on Marshall’s curveball, as was mentioned by Bob Brenly the previous night, when Carlos ripped a Marshall curveball for a single in the historic 8th inning.
How is this inventing a new way to lose?
Seems like this movie has played many times before.
"When they signed Fukudome, I knew they were trying to get me fired". - Ron Santo, January, 2008
A walkoff HR on the first pitch of the last of the 9th?
Don’t think I’ve seen that one before. Not this year, at least.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
For I second I thought this said "last pitch of the 9th"
and was wondering what walkoff ISN’T on the last pitch. :-)
Well, it was the last pitch.
And also the first.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
I like the duality there
The Cubs have had a lot of goofy losses this year, but this one might take the cake.
My co-workers and I thought a walk-off homer to complete a cycle was unique, but I guess I’m glad to see it’s been done before. But I’ll bet it’s never been done on the first pitch of a half-inning.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Aug 1, 2010 11:22 AM CDT up reply actions
I couldn't watch, the game was too late,
or in other words, maybe night games aren’t such a bad thing.
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
by eths on Aug 1, 2010 8:29 AM CDT via mobile reply actions
walk-offs happen all the time
But i do feel like the past 2 years the Cubs have had very, very few dramatic 9th inning wins. I’m not talking a walk-off solo shot in a tie game like the Rockies used last night, though there haven’t been many of those either, but more along the lines of what David Ortiz did last night with the bases clearing double in the 9th to win by one. Where are those wins for the Cubs the past 2 years? Why does it seem that those type of comebacks in the 9th and extra innings are beyond their capability?
The Cubs have one such win this year.
Aramis Ramirez hit an 11th inning walkoff — against the Rockies — at Wrigley Field in May.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
that confirms what i sensed
was a dearth of them this year and last. Guess it makes up for 2008 when they were rolling in great W’s.
by BeltwayCubsFan on Aug 1, 2010 8:45 AM CDT up reply actions
Exactly
In 2008, they had more victories like that than we can count. Now, I guess the baseball gods are getting even.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Aug 1, 2010 11:23 AM CDT up reply actions
What about Soriano's walk-off grand slam?
7/27/2009, 13th inning.
No outs, if I recall correctly.
"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
Maybe we should coax Alex Gonzalez out of retirement...
No, not the Marlins/Reds/RedSox/BlueJays/Braves All-Star one. The other one. The 8th inning, Game 6… yeah, that one.
Anyway, seems like he had a few dramatic walk-off HRs back in the day. Five total in his career, all with the Cubs, including this one on 9/9/2002 that I corralled after an interesting encounter in the dark with a shuttle bus…
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
You're only hoping for more baseballs on Waveland.
Which would be fine with me, as long as Cubs are hitting them.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
Actually what I'm hoping for is to see Joliet Jim Hendry and Elwood Kenney driving around Chicago...
…dressed like a couple of Hasidic diamond merchants, lookin’ like they’re from the CIA or something. I can almost hear it now…
We’re on a mission from God. The Team! We’re putting the Team back together again! We already got Aramis “Too Big” Ramirez and Corey “The Colonel” Patterson. Moises “Guitar” Alou is next. And then Sammy “Mr. Fabulous” Sosa.
You’ll never get Moises and Mr. Fabulous out of those high-paying gigs.
Oh yeah? Well me and the Lord, we have an understanding…
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
I've heard the story about you corralling the ball on the shuttle bus before.
Great story.
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 Aug 1, 2010 9:33 AM CDT up reply actions
Only the fourth time
A walk off completes cycle
Per ESPN
According to ESPN, Gonzales is the fifth player to get a walk off home run while hitting for the cycle, but it’s only the fourth time the cycle has been completed with a walk-off.
George Brett had a walk off on 5-28-79 while hitting for the cycle, but it was his second home run of the game.
I hate the cycle
it’s a stupid oddity that gets traditionalists all orgasmic.
There is no such thing as an ugly female breast
Hey, hate all you want.
Some of us enjoy that kind of thing. No real need to bash us.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
I hate the cycle
when it’s against us.
I really don’t see what the big deal is Worf. I do think it’s a little bit silly when people say someone was a triple short of a cycle, but I think it’s a cool stat.
"Fasten those seatbelts!"-Pat Hughes
K-Cas and A-Yel
I just find it one of those goofy stats that really mean less than you think, like hitting streaks.
In theory, you could go 1-4 with no walks for 57 straight games and have a .250 AVG and OBP. Not impressive.
Give me three run-scoring doubles. Fewer total bases, but gets the job done.
You know what does impress me? The homer cycle. Hitting four homers — solo; 2-R; 3-R and Grand Slam.
Only once has it been done in professional baseball — Tyrone Horne of the AA Arkansas Travelers, did it in 1998 against San Antonio.
That would impress me.
There is no such thing as an ugly female breast
and how many times
has someone gone more than 50 games in a row with a hit…once…seems pretty impressive especially considering the rarity and the pressure after game 12 that ESPN likes to pile on
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Did he hit that homer cycle in order like that?
That would be even more impressive.
"Fasten those seatbelts!"-Pat Hughes
Tommie Agee of the Mets had a streak like what Worf suggested
During a 20+ game hitting streak in 1970 he only batted .268.
I'll go to my grave believing Armando Galarraga tossed the 21st perfect game in MLB history.
They call him Mellon Yellon
quite rightly…
I'll go to my grave believing Armando Galarraga tossed the 21st perfect game in MLB history.
I hate people whose screen name is Worf
its a stupid oddity that just trys to kill everyone elses orgasmic traditions…
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by hansman1982 on Aug 1, 2010 8:51 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
You hate baseball
"When they signed Fukudome, I knew they were trying to get me fired". - Ron Santo, January, 2008
Wo-Wo!!!!
Oh, wait a minute…….
"When they signed Fukudome, I knew they were trying to get me fired". - Ron Santo, January, 2008
I didn't take a two-word name for just this reason
that’s me, always thinking ahead
There is no such thing as an ugly female breast
fine then
we shall call you “W”
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Or just "Dub"
"When they signed Fukudome, I knew they were trying to get me fired". - Ron Santo, January, 2008
Whoa whoa whoa...
I’ll be W-Mog
“Worf, SON OF MOGH!”
There is no such thing as an ugly female breast
I sense a Klingon fist pump coming
There goes one over the fence...a Tru-Link fence.
by truelinkfence on Aug 1, 2010 9:03 AM CDT up reply actions
nope you get
Dubya…W…etc…
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Fisherman's Worf?
I'll go to my grave believing Armando Galarraga tossed the 21st perfect game in MLB history.
How about "Worfey"?
You could put on a big brown furry outfit – oh wait, you’re already wearing one…
Well, anyway, you can even have your own song:
“I hate you, you hate me, we all hate on BCB.
With a big shut up, and a big shut up some more, don’t forget to slam the door.”
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
LOL
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 Aug 1, 2010 11:59 AM CDT up reply actions
Hey, there AYell
I too tired of these terrible abbreviated names long ago, but the real kicker was when some started calling Lindsay Lohan LiLo. Makes me cringe…just like the Cubs!
Does that mean we have to call Blake DeWitt "BlaDe"?
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
Holy crap, I love it.
But in all honesty, he probably gets Do it Blake! DO IT
He might get "Do It Blake", but not for the reasons you think
Chicks dig him here, if ya get my drift.
"When they signed Fukudome, I knew they were trying to get me fired". - Ron Santo, January, 2008
its only cool
if you de-capitalize the D – Blade…
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Again, I suggest "Addison"
George Sanders played a character named Addison DeWitt in the old movie “All About Eve”. And then there’s the whole Addison Street connotation on top of that.
I'll go to my grave believing Armando Galarraga tossed the 21st perfect game in MLB history.
This is one of the few cases where it works
Remember Clutch Cargo?
I will also add that the addition of a Y at the end of ones last name can get a bit old as well.
There goes one over the fence...a Tru-Link fence.
by truelinkfence on Aug 1, 2010 8:51 AM CDT up reply actions
Ever wonder why
Ships deliver ‘Cargo’ and Cars deliver ‘Shipments’?
WWOZ.org - New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Station
by Gibbon Jockey on Aug 1, 2010 9:08 AM CDT up reply actions
Larry "Clutch Cargo" Rothschild calls to the Cubs bullpen. No one picks up...
We have met the enemy and they are us! ~ Walt Kelly, Pogo, 1971
I sure wish I could see both of these.
They both show up on my computer as the equivalent of red Xs.
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 Aug 1, 2010 10:01 AM CDT up reply actions
Same here on iPhone
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
by eths on Aug 1, 2010 10:11 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions
ditto
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
always loved those moving lips!
the original collagen injections.
Carlos Silva lemonade: made from freshly squeezed Milton Bradley lemons. -- the Jim Hendry kook book.
Off topic
Al, I went over to the Dodgers site after the trade. Man oh man the “F” word was flying around. That site certainly is not controlled as well as this one. So thanks.
Go Cubs!
Are they pissed
about trading away Dewitt or picking up Theriot? I know I’d be pissed about picking up Theriot. Should be happy about getting Lilly.
they are pissed
at least in the 4 comments I saw that they are trading their future away for rent-a-arm and Theriot
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What's weird....
….. as I posted somewhere else, what passes for on air sports here in L.A. thinks Theriot is an upgrade.
"When they signed Fukudome, I knew they were trying to get me fired". - Ron Santo, January, 2008
I am not
all that familiar with Dewitt. Just looking at the numbers he is like Theriot only six years younger.
Go Cubs!
from what ive read
little better power slightly better defense, much better baserunning ability
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My blind brother has better base running ability than Theriot
"When they signed Fukudome, I knew they were trying to get me fired". - Ron Santo, January, 2008
That's just crazy talk
"When they signed Fukudome, I knew they were trying to get me fired". - Ron Santo, January, 2008
He came out of nowhere...
….. at the end of spring during Torre’s first year IIRC. The projected regular third baseman, might have been Bill Mueller, went down, and they had no one, so DeWitt gets the call from the minors. He did surprisingly well, so much so that when they traded for Casey Blake, they moved him to second to keep him in the line up. Then they signed Orlando Hudson after promising DeWitt that the second base job was his, and he’s been on a majors to minors yo-yo ever since, especially after they inexplicably picked up Ronnie Belliard last year, and also inexplicably signed Jamey Carroll in the off-season. More than a few people here can’t figure why they didn’t just put DeWitt at second and leave him alone.
"When they signed Fukudome, I knew they were trying to get me fired". - Ron Santo, January, 2008
He's going to be the regular second baseman in LA now.
At least, that’s what I read while lurking at True Blue LA after I posted a few comments there.
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 Aug 1, 2010 9:06 AM CDT up reply actions
I was one of (I think) two from BCB who went over to True Blue LA and discussed the trade with them.
They seemed to be nicer when Wrigleyrocker and I were chatting with them. Other than that, there were enough f-bombs to raze Los Angeles to the ground.
I also thank Al for the class he maintains here.
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 Aug 1, 2010 9:00 AM CDT up reply actions
Yesterday's game
shouldn’t have surprised any of us. It was pretty typical for this years team. Frankly, I was a bit surprised that they came back and tied it. Hope they play better on Wednesday when son number 3 and I make the trip up for a game against the Brewers.
Just in case anyone hasn’t noticed, since his big 3 homer game July 20th against the Astros, Ramirez is hitting .194 with no homers and 1 RBI. Is that what we will see for the remainder of the season? I think it is; it appears that the thumb is bothering him again.
Agree
There goes one over the fence...a Tru-Link fence.
by truelinkfence on Aug 1, 2010 8:54 AM CDT up reply actions
I think they're better off shutting him down again
We’re not in contention, so there’s no point to keep sending him out there. I understand if he wants to play, but he’s helping no one out there. Put him on the DL again.
RIP Ronnie James Dio (July 10, 1942 - May 16, 2010).
that also guarrantees
that he kicks in the player option for next year…
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At first glance,
I thought the photo caption read that Derrek Lee had launched his 1000th home run. Guess I need to have my eyes looked at.
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 Aug 1, 2010 9:01 AM CDT reply actions
<<< settling in for 50+ games of meaningless baseball >>>
"I'll take one in the mouth over the eyes any day". - AJ Pierzynski
I think it's now a question of how many games we will lose
Can the Cubs reach 70 wins?
RIP Ronnie James Dio (July 10, 1942 - May 16, 2010).
as I have said before
since we arent going to make the playoffs anyway – might as well get the #1 draft pick
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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Isn't that why the NBA started the lottery?
So if you’re going to intentionally tank, make sure you don’t tell anyone the reason is so you can get the #1 pick.
I'll go to my grave believing Armando Galarraga tossed the 21st perfect game in MLB history.
If the Cubs play .500 ball for the rest of the season...
They’d reach a grand total of 79 wins. Since they haven’t played .500 ball this year, we might win 25 or 26 of 58 at best. A more conservative estimate from me is that the Cubs are only good for about 21 or 22 wins. I’m calling 68 wins max.
RIP Ronnie James Dio (July 10, 1942 - May 16, 2010).
The only
real thing to look forward to is the kids playing. I am looking forward to Diamond starting on Tuesday. Hopefully the Cubs can drop a couple more guys, i.e. Baker and get some more rookies up.
Go Cubs!
Yep. I agree.
I just keep using the words painful and embarrassing to descibe this train wreck of 2010.
Hey Lou, we're long overdue.
by deadcatbounce on Aug 1, 2010 10:05 AM CDT up reply actions
Not even all of the gin and tonics from last night could get me to forget this game.
Pathetic. What a disaster of a season.
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by Craig in South Bend on Aug 1, 2010 9:23 AM CDT reply actions
In section 336 last night
With a cubs meetup group. Rox fans were nice enough. But when Byrd made a diving catch and the Rox scored on a sac fly they at least showed a replay of the great play…no, not Byrd diving in the outfield, but cargo trotting home to make it 5-2. What homers!
"United we'll stand and united we'll fall...down to our knees the day we win it all." Eddie Vedder
by rynomite23 on Aug 1, 2010 9:31 AM CDT via mobile reply actions
And thank God for kids
Our 3 year old twin boys wanted to go to the playground so we left our seats after DLee’s homer. I told the Rox fans I was going to catch Sori’s go-ahead homer in the 9th. They said it would be a walk-off. Had a horrendously perfect view of the monster shot. The 2nd longest homer vs the cubs on the road I’ve seen. Longest—JD Drew for the cards in the Old Busch.
"United we'll stand and united we'll fall...down to our knees the day we win it all." Eddie Vedder
by rynomite23 on Aug 1, 2010 9:43 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions
We listened to the first part of the game but had a social obligation and had to turn it off when it was 4-0.
When we heard the final score my reaction was, “Hey! The Cubs came back and scored five runs!” That’s how pitiful things are this year. Looking for something positive wherever we can.
One of Lee Elia's 15%
DeWitt is the starting Second Baseman. Link thank god he’s going to play over the midget and Baker
by LouPiniellaIsRetiring on Aug 1, 2010 9:57 AM CDT reply actions
They might as well put Fontenot on waivers at this point
RIP Ronnie James Dio (July 10, 1942 - May 16, 2010).
Fontenot will absolutely be waived.
So will most of the team. Very likely, anyone claimed will just be let go.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
Just your opinion
Who do you think will be waived?
RIP Ronnie James Dio (July 10, 1942 - May 16, 2010).
You mean waived?
Or claimed?
Waived, just about everyone.
Claimed? Maybe Nady, Fontenot, Baker would be let go. Fukudome, if anyone would take the contract.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
I'd guess no.
But then, I never would have guessed someone would claim Alex Rios a year ago.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
Good point.
However, Rios had the inklings of a star, sadly marred in mediocrity and injuries. Fukudome is one heckuva Jerry Hairston Jr. wannabe.
The whole team sans Wells, Marshall, Dempster and Marmol will be put on the wire. Here’s hoping the Rangers are still interested in Nady and the Yankees need a little buddy for Berkman in Fontenot.
Doubt the Rangers want Nady after they got Cantu.
But, there may be another team down the line who needs one of those guys. Or maybe someone gets hurt in the next week or so and a team gets desperate.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
At least ur down to "some"
I think most of the blame goes to the 13th ranked offense…
You can blame the Cubs’ mostly rookie bullpen for some of those defeats,
And Derek can go on a terror now…but AFAIC it’s garbage time now and doesn’t count. The team needed it all year not the last 2 months.
The best defense is a good offense.....Lou Pinella...still hasn't managed the Cubs to a post season win. D. Lee still doesn't have a post seasson RBI for Cubs...ditto for Soriano
"It's so simple, it's unbelievable," manager Lou Piniella said. "When you score runs, you win."
Dusty Baker is the only manager in the last 100+ years to lead the Cubs to a post season series win....
"Take the hands off the clock, we're gong to be here a while"
Just an observation
Derrek is usually at his best when the Cubs are out of it.
RIP Ronnie James Dio (July 10, 1942 - May 16, 2010).
I missed the game last night....
Went to see the demolition derby, the ultimate in redneck entertainment. Insert appropriate comparison to last night’s game below.
"Cubs fans....the wind beneath the Hawk's wings." Andre Dawson, on his induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame, 7/25/10
Cargo is locked in
Bad pitch by Marshall, but in his defense lefties don’t typically like that high inside fastball. Just curious- does anyone know what the BoSox were offering for Marshall?
"In order to have a winner, the team must have a feeling of unity; every player must put the team first- ahead of personal glory" - motivational sign at Halas Hall.
Doubt that interest in Marshall..
… got past a phone call from Theo Epstein to Hendry expressing interest.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
I think you're right
Just wondering if any names were talked about or even reported.
"In order to have a winner, the team must have a feeling of unity; every player must put the team first- ahead of personal glory" - motivational sign at Halas Hall.
If you're interested in this sort of thing....
…Looks like DeWitt will wear #9 with the Cubs.
Dodgers site has Theriot wearing #2 with LA, but they retired that for Tommy Lasorda, so unless he allowed superstar Riot to pull it out of retirement, that’s wrong.
Lilly will wear #33
Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team
Theriot's reportedly going to wear #13
"When they signed Fukudome, I knew they were trying to get me fired". - Ron Santo, January, 2008
In LA Times today, they confirmed #13. Maybe he came away impressed by Starlin.
TJ Simers wrote a blistering piece about the Dodgers’ effort at the trade deadline. It seems they feel that giving up DeWitt and two decent young pitchers was too much. It seems he thinks both trades were motivated by getting cash back—the cash covers the incremental payroll costs for the remaining months of 2010 season.
On another note, the Lou Brock trade ended up being the most famous trade (#1 all time) in MLB-TVs “top 40 trades of all time.” Seems like everyone loves to jump on board the Cub Management Mediocrity Train.
Carlos Silva lemonade: made from freshly squeezed Milton Bradley lemons. -- the Jim Hendry kook book.
#33 is available for the Cubs.
Wonder why he’d choose #9.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
Thought the DLee homer
would put the Cubs over the top, goodness. Gonzalez his a wonderful player, dumb deal.
Lets see what Dewitt can do.
Gonzalez is a stop what your doing and watch player right now...
….seeing him rove that cavernous CF and chase down balls that would be doubles then come to plate and knock the ball around is awesome.
Just not against the Cubs of course…..
Well, on the flip side
the A’s were astute enough to insist the D’Backs include Gonzalez in the Dan Haren trade, when Carlos was the #2 prospect in the D’Backs organization. And in fairness, Gonzalez was not that impressive during his time with Oakland, and there was a sense that he would never live up to his potential. And when the A’s traded for Holliday, Matt was considered one of the very best hitters in the NL.
Waiving and Trading
I didn’t think Gorzelanny’s outing was that great.
Sad when the most relevant activity supports future seasons over the current one. Hendry’s interview sounded like they are going to have more trades in August and during the off-season. From that, I’m wondering if any of the team’s contributors will be waived or traded. Players like Byrd, Marshall, Marmol or even Soto. Or, how about DeWitt? I think the Cubs will keep these players, except maybe DeWitt.
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Cubs By The Numbers
Cubs By The Numbers is a history of the ballclub by uniform number, but the biographies help trace the history of our beloved team in a new way. For everyone who's a Cubs fan, anyone who ever wore the uniform is like family. Cubs By The Numbers reintroduces readers to some of their long-lost ancestors, even ones they think they already know.
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