First Pitch Thread: Cubs vs. Giants, Wednesday 8/11, 9:15 CT
by Al Yellon on Aug 11, 2010 9:15 PM CDT
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How about another win, Gorz?
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Bring your "A" game Tom!!
A lovely story:
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But that was a long time ago and it was just that one day.
The end
Atta boy Tyler!
A lovely story:
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But that was a long time ago and it was just that one day.
The end
He got on base.
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
sadly been stranded since, 2 outs
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some things never change :-(
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
i heard Texas is workong on a 5 year deal with Lee
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With what money?
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by Doggie Stalker on Aug 11, 2010 9:23 PM CDT up reply actions
i dont know if its true or what, but i heard that today when talking to a friend
who is a big Rangers fan
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Didn't Nolan Ryan do commercials for Aleve?
I am sure that will be enough to cover a Cliff Lee contract.
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the Cubs brought their AAA game I believe
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140 million dollar AAA team!
"Any player who gets the opportunity to play at Wrigley should welcome it"
well, with call ups its good that we made sure that the OF for jody davis is stable today
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including the Giants?
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No, just the Cubs. It's like watching another team play.
If I would have woken up today after a year’s sleep, I’d be amazed at the team playing tonight.
NEXT year is THE year!
oh look, cubs waste a leadoff hit.
good to see some vareity
"They say the glee team has lured stragglers into sniper traps with cheery renditions of hit songs." "Really? And people fall for that?"
they usually fail once the runner gets in "scoring position"
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I love this team! Castillo will do great!
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Castillo has my vote for the HOF
he has looked great
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He has my vote!
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yoo early to retire his number?
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Lets retire it after the game!
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Those balls look like strikes on gameday
"A dream you dream alone is only a dream. A dream you dream together is reality." John Lennon
Is he getting squeezed?
"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."
mlb at bat says yes
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by GateCity, VA Cubs Fan on Aug 11, 2010 9:29 PM CDT up reply actions
Yikes....come on Tom
get your shit together.
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 the stiffs in the pen are ready for a little long relief
"Any player who gets the opportunity to play at Wrigley should welcome it"
great....just great
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 only he could've hit that a little harder...coulda forced at home or turned a double
Stupid luck.
"They say the glee team has lured stragglers into sniper traps with cheery renditions of hit songs." "Really? And people fall for that?"
its like an evil twin of our start yesterday
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how odd: 3 Cubs actually communicated on a short fly ball.
who are these guys?
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We have our work
cut out for us now.
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
Great start! But what is this shit about Grabow out for the season??????
NOW I may have some doubts….
so the Cajun Connection moves to the NL West
#weep#
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I'm really baffled by this trade.
The more I read about it, the more I reckon he’s Joey Gathright part deux.
I hate loving this stupid team…
Fonty was going to walk.
The fact we got anything is a bonus.
If you are going to freak out try freaking out about something more worthy like the fact that this team is the highest paid team in the NL.
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by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Aug 11, 2010 9:49 PM CDT up reply actions
I bet he doesn't make the playoffs.
You should check out the history of 9th round picks.
In the last 10 years the best 9th round pick was Luke Scott.
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by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Aug 11, 2010 9:53 PM CDT up reply actions
playoffs=majors
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by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Aug 11, 2010 9:54 PM CDT up reply actions
so the guy is one year in A ball and you already label him Joey Gathright.
there is a lot more to worry about (with the Cubs) than what return we got for Fontenot
Carlos Silva lemonade: made from freshly squeezed Milton Bradley lemons. -- the Jim Hendry kook book.
Fontenot was gone at the end of the season anyway.
This is nothing to get upset about.
Nice running Blake
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
gotta send him with Gorzo up next :-(
Carlos Silva lemonade: made from freshly squeezed Milton Bradley lemons. -- the Jim Hendry kook book.
I didn't know DeWitt was a pianist.
by The Deputy Mayor of Rush Street on Aug 11, 2010 9:48 PM CDT reply actions
Almost a run....
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
Nice hit by the new guy.
Dumb send.
"They say the glee team has lured stragglers into sniper traps with cheery renditions of hit songs." "Really? And people fall for that?"
gotta send him with Gorz up next
"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 Aug 11, 2010 9:49 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah, you're right
Forgot Gorz was up next
"They say the glee team has lured stragglers into sniper traps with cheery renditions of hit songs." "Really? And people fall for that?"
typical
if he isnt sent people say he shuold have been.
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Lilly would have been safe
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I miss lilly
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by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Aug 11, 2010 9:51 PM CDT up reply actions
So Castillo gets a double but DeWitt is out at the plate
Welcome to the Chicago Cubs
by braziliancubsfan on Aug 11, 2010 9:53 PM CDT reply actions
More Cubbish would have been
Castillo stretching it, getting called out prior to DeWitt touching home.
"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 Aug 11, 2010 9:53 PM CDT up reply actions
Andres Torres has 37 doubles??????
"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."
Second highest WAR of any outfielder in the NL
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by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Aug 11, 2010 9:55 PM CDT up reply actions
Huh.
That park is a doubles haven, unless you are LH. Who has the highest WAR? Cargo?
"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 Aug 11, 2010 9:56 PM CDT up reply actions
Castillo looked good
So far I hope he’s a backup catcher candidate and could see Soto being traded for pitching or a 1B prospect, possibly.
Theriot, Lilly, Fontenot ...
Lee in about six weeks. I’m OK with all the moves … but it’s odd seeing the nucleus of the two playoff teams slip away.
DeRosa, but that is old news.
"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 Aug 11, 2010 9:57 PM CDT up reply actions
They've been slipping for almost two years now :(
"They say the glee team has lured stragglers into sniper traps with cheery renditions of hit songs." "Really? And people fall for that?"
Is Krukow in the Cubs broadcast booth?
Brenly is with Duane Kuiper in the Giants broadcast booth.
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Do you like him?
I always liked Brenly when he played for the Giants.
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first time haering him
so its hard to say but seems ok so far
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what have I missed aside from us being down 3 already?
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Castillo has not been out yet
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medium well
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by truelinkfence on Aug 11, 2010 10:01 PM CDT up reply actions
Let's go Beef!
Castillo is my new favorite catcher on the Cubs.
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by VegasCubFan on Aug 11, 2010 10:06 PM CDT up reply actions
Beef and Geo
looking forward to it.
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by truelinkfence on Aug 11, 2010 10:10 PM CDT up reply actions
Castro keeps it going.
Thank goodness we have him to watch.
cuz he grew a weak beard in ST
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B/c he's awesome at making outs...
offensively
"They say the glee team has lured stragglers into sniper traps with cheery renditions of hit songs." "Really? And people fall for that?"
maybe for his high WAR
Weak Ass Range
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Cool name? Oh and he was a
yankee..
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by truelinkfence on Aug 11, 2010 10:05 PM CDT up reply actions
So... what exactly did Rudy Jaramillo do this year?
I haven’t even seen an interview with the guy. Is he even in the country?
by DisCUBbobulated on Aug 11, 2010 10:04 PM CDT reply actions
Very interesting question
Plus, do you think he will be here next year. That contract is large.
"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 Aug 11, 2010 10:05 PM CDT up reply actions
I think we're stuck with him for 2 more years
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by VegasCubFan on Aug 11, 2010 10:10 PM CDT up reply actions
Gotta say... that was one of those moves I thought was really smart that didn't turn out that way..
Maybe next year with a bunch of young guys or something.. Soto and Soriano, however, did better this year, to be fair.
by DisCUBbobulated on Aug 11, 2010 10:12 PM CDT up reply actions
Soriano has done pretty good
except when he is being pressured, then he swings at that low outside crap
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by VegasCubFan on Aug 11, 2010 10:14 PM CDT up reply actions
Anyone know how many more ABs that Castro needs?
"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."
To be eligible for Batting Title.
He is 0.012 behind.
"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 Aug 11, 2010 10:06 PM CDT up reply actions
interesting answer
its not ABs but plate appearances
“At least 502 official at bats are needed to qualify for a batting title. MLB uses a calculation of (number of games * 3.1) to determine the number. Since a full major season consists of 162 games, 162 multiplied by 3.1 equals 502.”
This is incorrect. MLB requires this many Plate Appearances to qualify, not at bats. A player could theoretically go 1-1, then get 501 walks, hit by pitches, and sacrifices to qualify.
The correct answer for minimum AT BATS, to qualify: is 1.
Even taking aside the semantics of PAs vs ABs, a player can still win the batting title with fewer than 502 PAs. If his average is high enough, that theoretically adding on extra outs till he would reach 502 and STILL be highest, he can still win it. [Or any other PA based stat like OBP, SLG, OPS]
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also, if a person has say 475 AB's
the can qualify for the batting title by taking an 0-27 against their batting average. Of course, the chances of winning after taking a hit like that to one’s batting average may not be to good
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by VegasCubFan on Aug 11, 2010 10:15 PM CDT up reply actions
Well he has 331 plate appearances.
So it aint happening.
"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 Aug 11, 2010 10:20 PM CDT up reply actions
In short, Castro needs about 3.5 PA/game the rest of the way.
Plus he’s going to need to pick up the average if he wants to win the batting title.
by The Deputy Mayor of Rush Street on Aug 11, 2010 10:20 PM CDT up reply actions
Juan Freakin Uribe would lead our team in RBIs
"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."
nice we scored
lets keep this up
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wait.......
Soriano walked? I thought that was impossible
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Baker is a waste.
Bring up Barney.
"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."
OT: Anyone else notice that Carlos Gonzales, Joey Votto, and Pujols all have a legit shot at the triple crown?
by DisCUBbobulated on Aug 11, 2010 10:22 PM CDT reply actions
If anyone does it, I would say Pujols.
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by VegasCubFan on Aug 11, 2010 10:23 PM CDT up reply actions
What happens if they all win?
by The Deputy Mayor of Rush Street on Aug 11, 2010 10:23 PM CDT up reply actions
Armageddon
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by VegasCubFan on Aug 11, 2010 10:30 PM CDT up reply actions
It'll be pandemonium!
Actually, any scenario where votto wins anything would be awful. I’m actually rooting for the cardinals over the reds at this point .
by DisCUBbobulated on Aug 11, 2010 10:30 PM CDT up reply actions
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