The Fox-TV Wizard Strikes Again! Cubs vs. Braves Preview, Saturday 8/21, 3:10 CT
by Al Yellon on Aug 21, 2010 12:00 PM CDT
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The Cubs should actually be happy they are scheduled for a Fox-TV regional telecast by the Great Fox Wizard (pictured above). The Cubs are 4-2 in Fox-TV games (including a win last Saturday in St. Louis), by far their best record on any TV channel this year. (Yes, I know it doesn't matter.)
Today's game is the primary Fox game and according to this USA distribution map, appears to be going to about 60% of the country (based on market size, not the size of the areas on the map). The other games are Angels/Twins (going to the West Coast except western Washington, Alaska, Idaho, Montana & Wyoming, the Dakotas, Minnesota and eastern Michigan) and Rangers/Orioles (going to New Mexico, Texas, Oklahoma, parts of Arkansas & Louisiana, and parts of Pennsylvania, Maryland & Virginia).
If you don't live in the areas mentioned above, you should be able to see the Cubs tomorrow (including Hawaii). Check the map for your specific city. Announcers will again be Kenny Albert & Tim McCarver (a sound-syncing device for the WGN radio broadcast is called for).
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Remember when the Cubs used to win games? The game in Atlanta on April 8 is the only time the Cubs have defeated the Braves this year. It's Tommy Hanson's only career start vs. the Cubs. He allowed four hits, three walks and two runs in 5.1 innings and struck out seven.
Tom Gorzelanny has not faced the Braves since May 10, 2008, when he was still with the Pirates. He's made three lifetime starts vs. Atlanta, with a win, a loss and a no-decision and a 3.80 ERA. The Atlanta Brave who has hit him best is... Derrek Lee, who is 7-for-15 (.467) with two doubles, two walks and two HR.
Today's game, as noted above, is on Fox. Here is the complete MLB.com Mediacenter for today.
Baseball-reference.com game preview
Please visit our SB Nation Braves site Talking Chop.
Today's first pitch thread will be up at 3 pm CDT, and the overflows will post at 4:15 pm, 5:15 pm and 6 pm CDT.
Discuss amongst yourselves.
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I actually don't hate Tim mccarver
That could be because I’m comparing him to Joe Morgan, who makes my ears bleed.
by Notsnud on Aug 21, 2010 12:10 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
I actually don't hate Tim mccarver
That could be because I’m comparing him to Joe Morgan, who makes my ears bleed.
by Notsnud on Aug 21, 2010 12:10 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
You must really feel strongly about this.
That’s why you posted it twice.
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 21, 2010 12:30 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm pondering going to Wrigley just to avoid the stupidity of McCarver and Albert.
But then, I also have to consider that I’m not going to give money to a rotten franchise.
Is radio an option for you?
"Fasten those seatbelts!"-Pat Hughes
by katie casey on Aug 21, 2010 12:31 PM CDT up reply actions
Oddly enough, I don't have a radio at home.
I could go sit in my car and listen, or go to my office… I’m not doing either of those.
Would you wait outside the 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 Aug 21, 2010 12:36 PM CDT up reply actions
Well, you said you might go to Wrigley.
Would you wait outside the ballpark or head inside?
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 21, 2010 12:39 PM CDT up reply actions
LINEUP!!!!!!!!!!!
Fukudome RF, Castro SS, Byrd CF, Ramirez 3B, Colvin LF, Nady 1B, Dewitt 2B, Hill C, Gorzelanny P
"A dream you dream alone is only a dream. A dream you dream together is reality." John Lennon
Colvin...seriously?????
About time.
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'm surprised Lou still didn't pencil Lee in the #3 spot!
I'll go to my grave believing Armando Galarraga tossed the 21st perfect game in MLB history.
lol
He’s probably worn out his eraser since the trade.
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
Trammel bought him a dozen white out bottles
Chronologically inept since 2060
"I could be writing this crap!" -- Crow T. Robot
Should the Cubs seek a new closer in the offseason?
Marmol is so erratic. We need someone more consistent.
"Hey-Hey! Home Run! Attaboy Ronnie!" ~ Jack Brickhouse
NO, other than a couple blow-ups Marmol’s been ridiculous. Dude’s got a 2.77xFIP.
"Matt Capps is more valuable than Albert Pujols."---by Doggie Stalker on Aug 16, 2010 9:35 PM PDT
by LouPiniellaIsRetiring on Aug 21, 2010 12:32 PM CDT up reply actions
really more than a COUPLE blowups..
He’s good for either a strikeout or a walk.
Need someone more consistent.
"Hey-Hey! Home Run! Attaboy Ronnie!" ~ Jack Brickhouse
Mariano Rivera is the closest thing to unstoppable in the majors
and even he has a blow up from time to time.
Marmol IMO is one of the 10 best in the league
There is no such thing
as a consistent closer. The exception that proves the rule is unavailable.
Bullpen depth for when he loses it however. There’s a novel idea.
by SouthWabashSoul on Aug 21, 2010 12:39 PM CDT up reply actions
Dude, that's insane.
Seriously, Marmol is one of the best closers in baseball. You gotta take the good with the bad, some of the best closers are erratic at times. Baseball is entertainment, and Marmol is entertaining… The last things the Cubs need to worry about is Marmol.
"You've got to get your damn shirts rolled up and go out and kick somebody's ass. That's what you've got to do. Period." -- Lou Piniella
Exactly
The Cubs have a guy who could be an excellent closer for years to come.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Aug 21, 2010 1:43 PM CDT up reply actions
Right?
He’s blown what like 4 or 5 saves all season? He’s been nails his entire career, he’s essentially un-hittable. The walks are something he needs to work on, but not a deal breaker. If I need 3 outs, I want Marmol on the mound.
"You've got to get your damn shirts rolled up and go out and kick somebody's ass. That's what you've got to do. Period." -- Lou Piniella
The walks are nothing new
he had the same problem as a starter.
He’s young enough where that’s something he can fix. And I think it’s better this year than in the past (could be wrong, but …).
by Not Bruce Froemming on Aug 21, 2010 1:51 PM CDT up reply actions
He's never gonna fix it.
The “wildness” is too much apart of him. The Cubs are going to have to decide if the spotty command is something they can live with going forward, they aren’t going to be able to change it dramatically.
Nobody who ever gave his best regretted it. -George Halas
I don't close the door on it
but I guess I can see a scenario where this is as good as it gets, too.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Aug 21, 2010 1:56 PM CDT up reply actions
Agreed,
his extremely low BA against and extremely high strikeout rate make it acceptable. He’s gonna blow a few saves here and there, and I’m OK with it. Yesterday was just bad timing, but Marmol is a legit closer.
"You've got to get your damn shirts rolled up and go out and kick somebody's ass. That's what you've got to do. Period." -- Lou Piniella
Yes.
Marmol is a good closer. All closers blow up from time to time.
The thing is, so few of them are close to perfect that closers such as Mariano Rivera or Eric Gagne from a few years ago are so sought-after that they pretty much are gone to a new team in a microsecond when they become free agents.
And even then, they aren’t perfect to begin with.
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 21, 2010 1:47 PM CDT up reply actions
Best thing that can happen, is I'm getting the Cubs game on Fox today.
Sorry, did I say “best”? I meant “worst”.
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 21, 2010 12:42 PM CDT reply actions
DAMMIT
why would they even have a rangers/orioles game on tv? It’s not like anyone is going to watch besides a couple people in texas.
Which is probably why it's on TV in the first place.
You know the interesting thing about the games on Fox today? I don’t think any of them involve the Boston Red Sox, New York Yankees, New York Mets, St. Louis Cardinals, Los Angeles Dodgers, or Philadelphia Phillies.
The guys at Fox must be enraged over this. Can’t say I feel sorry about this. At the least, their announcers’ most hated teams are on TV today. That is a definite plus.
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 21, 2010 1:08 PM CDT up reply actions
Josh Hamilton AL MVP buzz
"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
He could get it...
His average is crazy, but if Cabrera were playing for a contender he’d be a lock. One could argue for Mauer as well.
"You've got to get your damn shirts rolled up and go out and kick somebody's ass. That's what you've got to do. Period." -- Lou Piniella
Miggy's got my vote
I'll go to my grave believing Armando Galarraga tossed the 21st perfect game in MLB history.
Who should be unhappy about the Fox-TV Wizard?
white sox. Due to TV Fox broadcast rights, the sox are foced to play a doubleheader tonight starting at 6:10PM. Enjoy a fun evening and early morning in Kansas City.
"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
Saw that last night
plus, the starter they were going to use for the original game isn’t available at all b/c he threw an inning or so.
So, thats that gonna be a long crap day. Hope they can pull it off though, I’d like a fun race to watch. And very little is more amusing to me than Gardenhire and Ozzie.
Nobody who ever gave his best regretted it. -George Halas
Does Gardy talk?
we all now Ozzie does.
"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 Aug 21, 2010 1:31 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm all for anything that makes the White Sox miserable.
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 ?
I'll wait for white sox fans
to somehow blame the Cubs/Cubs fans for this.
"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 Aug 21, 2010 1:30 PM CDT up reply actions
Don't stop now boys.
"You've got to get your damn shirts rolled up and go out and kick somebody's ass. That's what you've got to do. Period." -- Lou Piniella
I'm sure if the White Sox limp out of KC
with only one victory or none, Hawk will bitch about the unfairness of it all nonstop until the next millennium.
He really is the worst broadcaster in baseball, and second place isn’t even close.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Aug 21, 2010 2:05 PM CDT up reply actions
Is he that much worse than Ron?
I’m not sold.
I mean, Ron’s a great guy and was a great player. But he is NOT a good announcer.
Nobody who ever gave his best regretted it. -George Halas
Santo is awful, but I don't think
he knows any better.
Hawk does, or at least should.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Aug 21, 2010 2:17 PM CDT up reply actions
One thing about Ronnie though...
…he’s a TRUE homer, because, he WAS a Cub for 95% of his career. He bleeds Cubbie blue. Hawk never played for the Sox, thus his “homer antics” are a bit phony. And I agree…he is awful to listen to.
Solution for 2011: A new GM...sign Adam Dunn...Guys in the bullpen NOT named Marshall or Marmol, either sent back down or sent packing.
Give me Harry Carey and Ron Santo in the booth
That would be like free drugs.
"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 Aug 21, 2010 3:09 PM CDT up reply actions
Haha,
he’ll go on a tirade about the umps screwing the Sox, rather than embracing the fact that Kotsay, Jones, and Teahen suck at hitting…Then tell Stone about how Yaz was the best hitter in the history of baseball.
"You've got to get your damn shirts rolled up and go out and kick somebody's ass. That's what you've got to do. Period." -- Lou Piniella
Also,
they better not over-look KC, they’ve been playing better ball since Yost took over at manager, plus they’ve recently passed the Cubs in W-L. I hope KC destroys them.
"You've got to get your damn shirts rolled up and go out and kick somebody's ass. That's what you've got to do. Period." -- Lou Piniella
How about Joe Morgan?
He can’t tell the difference between fact and fiction.
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 21, 2010 2:11 PM CDT up reply actions
Morgan is terrible
But nobody combines awful announcing, faux hillbilly schtick and chips on a shoulder like the Hawkeroo.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Aug 21, 2010 2:18 PM CDT up reply actions
I knew we'd find
common ground one of these centuries.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Aug 21, 2010 2:26 PM CDT up reply actions
And didn't Hawk say something like
“Throw at his head, Gavin!” during the past week?
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 21, 2010 2:20 PM CDT up reply actions
Yes he did.
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
How does he still have a job?
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 21, 2010 2:46 PM CDT up reply actions
Beats the heck out of me.
I can’t stand the guy.
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 don't even know if Hawk makes my
bottom 5 of the worst announcers.
Stockton
Morgan
Chip Caray (he used to be decent, but he’s gotten AWFUL over the last few years).
Jon Gruden
Actually, thats probably my list. Everyone else is tolerable.
Nobody who ever gave his best regretted it. -George Halas
Good points on Chip
Stockton’s just over the hill, but Chip should be in the prime of his career. He always has had problems with depth perception — how many “swung on belteds” ended up at the edge of the infield grass? — but his work in the 2009 playoffs was atrocious.
And his shrieking and bombast on virtually every play is nauseating.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Aug 21, 2010 2:25 PM CDT up reply actions
The swung on belted
and the “lined to left… and caught”.
VERY annoying.
Nobody who ever gave his best regretted it. -George Halas
Add Len to that list.
I kid. I wuv Len!
"A dream you dream alone is only a dream. A dream you dream together is reality." John Lennon
Len is pretty good
although when he gets excited he often sounds like a pre-pubescent boy.
Brenly is excellent.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Aug 21, 2010 2:33 PM CDT up reply actions
I like it when Len gets excited
"A dream you dream alone is only a dream. A dream you dream together is reality." John Lennon
they should just play
The game in protest.
by cozmotaylor123 on Aug 21, 2010 2:41 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
DrCrawdad will probably say
Our “obsession” with the White Sox is to blame for 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 Aug 21, 2010 2:02 PM CDT up reply actions
Are you serious?
See you at 2 AM, their second game probably will not be done by then.
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 21, 2010 1:16 PM CDT up reply actions
They will play 3 games in 24 hours
The best time in KC ever!!
"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 Aug 21, 2010 1:28 PM CDT up reply actions
Did he talk to his wife?
Listening to his voice is assault on its own.
Nobody who ever gave his best regretted it. -George Halas
Apparently he's no longer married
This was an “issue” involving his girlfriend at a nightclub.
Can’t stand Jay. He deserves everything he gets.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Aug 21, 2010 1:44 PM CDT up reply actions
Poor girl
Hope they throw the book at him… but they probably won’t.
Nobody who ever gave his best regretted it. -George Halas
He's being held on $50,000 bond and charged with a felony
so apparently this is pretty serious.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Aug 21, 2010 1:46 PM CDT up reply actions
Oh my.
Sounds bad. I feel sorry for the girl who he was with at the nightclub.
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 21, 2010 1:47 PM CDT up reply actions
As do I
Jay is a nasty person. Usually you can’t get a bunch of sports reporters to agree on anything, but they’re all pretty much in universal agreement about Jay.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Aug 21, 2010 1:52 PM CDT up reply actions
They pretty much all say he's bad?
Not being cynical, just curious … are there any links to their writings on him that appear online that you know of?
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 21, 2010 1:54 PM CDT up reply actions
Well, here's one
from the greatest movie reviewer who ever has lived.
http://rogerebert.suntimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080828/COMMENTARY/808289997
by Not Bruce Froemming on Aug 21, 2010 1:55 PM CDT up reply actions
That's excellent.
Though you have to copy/paste the whole address into the address bar, I eventually got it to work.
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 21, 2010 1:57 PM CDT up reply actions
Sorry about that
I usually fail miserably at that sort of thing.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Aug 21, 2010 2:00 PM CDT up reply actions
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 21, 2010 2:01 PM CDT up reply actions
Reminds me of the time
AussieCub was trying to post a picture of Glen Campbell, and he messed up multiple times.
Then before he realized what was happening, other members of BCB posted no fewer than three separate copies of the picture he was trying to post.
His response: “I have created a monster!”
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 21, 2010 2:09 PM CDT up reply actions
Go Cubs?
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
Colvin is playing!
Hope he does well!
NOT Bruce will not be happy about this! He thinks we need to see more of Soriano, to see what we have in him!
WTH!?!
Colvin is playing!
My Sunday Tribune front page headline.
"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 Aug 21, 2010 1:32 PM CDT up reply actions
I usually agree with Not Bruce, but Soriano is pretty much a known commodity.
I do agree that Fukudome needs to play as much against RHP as possible, but Soriano can have a day off as often as he wants.
"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 21, 2010 1:32 PM CDT up reply actions
Bruce Levine
seemed to disagree with the way the Cubs were “developing” Colvin on talkin’ baseball this morning…
Colvin’s been overexposed batting leadoff and to make him learn a new position on-the-fly is risky. I hope the Cubs aren’t in the process of royally messing this guy up. He’s clearly having issues at the plate, to make him learn a new position where he most likely will struggle, could possibly make things worse.
"You've got to get your damn shirts rolled up and go out and kick somebody's ass. That's what you've got to do. Period." -- Lou Piniella
So Colvin has been overexposed
and he’s not playing enough?
How much whiplash can I endure?
by Not Bruce Froemming on Aug 21, 2010 1:45 PM CDT up reply actions
Well,
I’m not arguing either way for his playing time, Fuku’s been playing well as of late. But batting Colvin leadoff is fairly foolish…His strikeout rate, which is high to begin with, has spiked as of late.
I’d rather he learned how to play first base at Iowa, but you can’t always get what you want.
"You've got to get your damn shirts rolled up and go out and kick somebody's ass. That's what you've got to do. Period." -- Lou Piniella
But if you try some time, you just might find...
You get what you need!
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 21, 2010 1:49 PM CDT up reply actions
So does that mean
I need Micah Hoffpauir? To be honest, I’d rather see Colvin at first than Nady. Is anyone else sick and tired of seeing Nady hit shallow fly-balls to the outfield on a routine basis? This guy is a hack. He’s untradeable too, I guarantee the Cubs have placed him on waivers and NO ONE is interested…Unless Hendry is actually seeking a return, which is just stupid to begin with. I just wanna see someone besides Nady at first, give me Baker, Colvin, Hoff, anyone, over him.
"You've got to get your damn shirts rolled up and go out and kick somebody's ass. That's what you've got to do. Period." -- Lou Piniella
You, sir,
Clearly missed the reference I was making 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 21, 2010 1:54 PM CDT up reply actions
No I got it.
I love the Stones/ most songs featured in the “Big Chill”, but I just went sideways on an anti-Nady rant, sorry for the confusion.
"You've got to get your damn shirts rolled up and go out and kick somebody's ass. That's what you've got to do. Period." -- Lou Piniella
It's okay.
Not a problem.
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 21, 2010 1:57 PM CDT up reply actions
Cool,
that Nady just drives me crazy, I’m baffled at the playing time he’s getting recently. I know Hoff can’t come up, but I’d rather see LaHair than Nady.
Apparently the Cubs are saving Colvin’s 1B debut for the series with the Nats per Bruce Levine.
"You've got to get your damn shirts rolled up and go out and kick somebody's ass. That's what you've got to do. Period." -- Lou Piniella
Also, having said all of this,
with my luck Nady will go 3-4 with a HR, 2b and 3 rbi’s today…
"You've got to get your damn shirts rolled up and go out and kick somebody's ass. That's what you've got to do. Period." -- Lou Piniella
Naturally.
If couldn’t possibly be different after bashing him like that.
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 21, 2010 2:05 PM CDT up reply actions
We wanted the kids, and we got 'em
for better or worse, I guess.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Aug 21, 2010 1:49 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah, I guess that's par for the course
in a season like this. I like seeing the kids, but not at positions they can’t play.
"You've got to get your damn shirts rolled up and go out and kick somebody's ass. That's what you've got to do. Period." -- Lou Piniella
McCarver and Kenny Albert?
Is Joe Buck really gone calling a preseason football game? lol
The world's biggest BCS hater and damn proud of it!
Proud Colts fan boycotting StampedeBlue.com since 7/17/2010
The opinions of Brad Wells (BigBlueShoe) do NOT speak for all Colts fans. Most Colts fans are well informed and good people. This has been a public service announcement.
And that
would be the BEST pre-season football game ever called!
"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 Aug 21, 2010 1:33 PM CDT up reply actions
Where's Dick Stockton?
Kenny Albert is terrible, I’d rather listen to Joe Carter.
"You've got to get your damn shirts rolled up and go out and kick somebody's ass. That's what you've got to do. Period." -- Lou Piniella
Who cares where Dick Stockton is
Every time that guy called a Cubs game, they lost. That’s how I knew the Cubs would lose the 2008 NLDS.
"A dream you dream alone is only a dream. A dream you dream together is reality." John Lennon
Haha, I was kidding, I know the guy
is a total bozo…but you’d figure for a game this crappy, at least to us, that they’d bring out the D-List.
"You've got to get your damn shirts rolled up and go out and kick somebody's ass. That's what you've got to do. Period." -- Lou Piniella
Say what you will...
…but I’m superstitious as hell, I’ll take the odds that the Cubs win today solely based on their FOX record.
"You've got to get your damn shirts rolled up and go out and kick somebody's ass. That's what you've got to do. Period." -- Lou Piniella
They go this way
Cubs lineup vs. #Braves: Fukudome RF, Castro SS, Byrd CF, Ramirez 3B, Colvin LF, Nady 1B, Dewitt 2B, Hill C, Gorzelanny P
Nobody who ever gave his best regretted it. -George Halas
Kouske's strong finish
Wonder if there’s still a chance they trade/dump him before Sept. 1? He’s useful player, but not for a team going nowhere.
If Colvin ends up at 1B we’re still gonna need a RF and no one in system since the kid Jackson is prob. a year away. What are options (realistically, not Carl Crawford). Just need a 1-year stopgap type, preferably LH. (this also presumes that Fulkudome will be traded in offseason if not before).
Like a lineup with 4 LH hitters *(5 counting P).
Braves lineup:
Infante
Heyward
Prado
Lee
Diaz
Gonzalez
Ross
Ankiel
"Based on stereotypes that are totally untrue and I do not agree with, you would maybe-not be a very good driver..."
"Oh man am I a woman?!"
by Scott Coleman on Aug 21, 2010 2:08 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
If Lou is a moron for batting Lee third
what is Bobby Cox for batting him fourth?
by Not Bruce Froemming on Aug 21, 2010 4:16 PM CDT up reply actions
Woo-hoo!
We get the Cubs game in Denver today. Even though it will just be on in the background, at least we can see the game…
Get 'em on, Get 'em over, Get 'em in!
What I would like to know is
How the map gets drawn up. I live in Southeastern Michigan. Everytime the Cubs are on, if there is an American League game, we get it. We could get a Seattle-KC game over a Cubs Cardinals game (sarcasm.) But we rarely ever get Cubs games here. Look at the map. Almost all red east of the Mississippi, except for Southeastern Michigan. Must want to watch the Twins as the Tigers fall another half game back in the standings
Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it. -- George Santayana (1863-1952)
Just a guess, but
since you live in Michigan and an AL team is located in Detroit, you therefore get an AL game since it is assumed to be more relevant.
"You've got to get your damn shirts rolled up and go out and kick somebody's ass. That's what you've got to do. Period." -- Lou Piniella
San Diego County treated to Cubs baseball!!
Maybe I should complain to my local Fox affiliate.
by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on Aug 21, 2010 3:08 PM CDT up reply actions
I don't want to hear any bitching about Cubs on TV
we should be lucky these clowns are even televised. At this point, I’d put reruns of “Mama’s Family” on before I put on a Cub game.
Everything that can be counted does not necessarily count; everything that counts cannot necessarily be counted. -- Albert Einstein
No one is bitching
that the Cubs are on tv but some are complaining that they don’t get the Cubs today.
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
No self-respecting network should be showing the Cubs
They are a lousy team and every network has the right and the duty to its bottom line to present good matchups. They owe Cubs fans nothing.
Everything that can be counted does not necessarily count; everything that counts cannot necessarily be counted. -- Albert Einstein
There's a joke in there somewhere about the Cubs and the "bottom line"...
I'll go to my grave believing Armando Galarraga tossed the 21st perfect game in MLB history.
Um?
every network has the right and the duty to its bottom line to present good matchups
Then why is Fox showing Rangers-Orioles?
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 21, 2010 2:51 PM CDT up reply actions
Because the Rangers are a more interesting team than the Braves
and the Orioles have actually recently shown signs of respectable play.
Everything that can be counted does not necessarily count; everything that counts cannot necessarily be counted. -- Albert Einstein
Yeah, but how many people actually want to watch those teams on TV?
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 21, 2010 2:59 PM CDT up reply actions
Not as many... that's true
But you also want to start building the postseason audience. The Rangers are just about locks to be there. Might as well introduce them America
Everything that can be counted does not necessarily count; everything that counts cannot necessarily be counted. -- Albert Einstein
They are my team. I am able
to watch them today and am glad they are on a channel I can watch. No where did anyone say Fox owes Cub fans anything. If you don’t want to watch then don’t. Christ almighty.
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'd rather watch Empty Nest,
or Wings, or CHiPs.
"You've got to get your damn shirts rolled up and go out and kick somebody's ass. That's what you've got to do. Period." -- Lou Piniella
Lets watch the kids play - Jump
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
any cub fans in DC
need tix for Tuesday night? have a couple extra, i’d rather give for free to BCBers (assuming they are going and not going to resell them) than sell.
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