Chicago Cubs vs. Seattle Mariners Preview, Friday 3/25, 3:05 CT: One Week From Today
by Al Yellon on Mar 25, 2011 1:00 PM CDT
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SCOTTSDALE, Arizona -- One week from today, the Cubs and Pirates will be opening the 2011 regular season at Wrigley Field. Most of the roster spots are now decided; Reed Johnson is set as fifth outfielder. Also, it now appears that Darwin Barney will get starts at 2B, maybe even the majority of the starts. That's a good thing; Barney is probably the Cubs' best defensive infielder, and we have seen some defensive problems this spring. If Barney can help stabilize the middle infield, and hit the way he hit last September and this spring, that's a distinct improvement.
Today's announcement that Robert Redford is to throw out the first pitch on Opening Day was a head-scratcher -- until BCB'er daver found this link that indicates that Joe Ricketts is one of the executive producers of Redford's new film. Never mind the discussion of "who owns the team", it's clear that this was a pander by the family to Redford because of this connection. Yes, I know Ron Santo Jr. is to sing the 7th inning stretch -- but the ceremonial first pitch on Opening Day ought to be given to someone with a Cubs team connection.
Randy Wells will start this afternoon against a Mariners split squad in Mesa. Seattle lefthander Aaron Laffey, who is not one of their rotation starters but instead a bullpen hopeful, will start for them, followed by Tom Wilhelmsen, Cesar Jimenez and Chris Ray. Game time goes back to the usual 1:05 (3:05 CDT). Complete lineups after the jump.
Cubs lineup:
Baker 2B
Castro SS
Byrd CF
Ramirez 3B
Soto C
Pena 1B
Soriano LF
Colvin RF
Wells P
Mariners lineup:
J Wilson 2B
Ryan SS
Cust DH
Smoak 1B
Langerhans CF
Rodriguez 3B
Moore C
Gimenez LF
M Wilson RF
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MLB.com Gameday for today's game
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This lineup looks pretty darn good
I’ve decided to stop being pessimistic about our offense. At least for now.
Give it...
…25-30 games and lets see what happens.
"I don't like them fellas that drive in two runs but let in three" Casey Stengel
Pessimist Nate says
400 strikeouts for soriano and Pena, optimist Nate says 70 homeruns!
Can we have both?
[...]when Giants coach Steve Owen, a certified defensive genius, was asked how he planned to stop Nagurski, he said: "With a shotgun, as he’s leaving the dressing room."
by NobodySpecial on Mar 25, 2011 2:38 PM CDT up reply actions
I like that line up
Maybe it’ll be an actual one once the season starts.
''"I always thought I was the most competitive person out there. I never thought I'd find anybody more competitive until I met him.'' Ryan Dempster talking about Ted Lilly
by Madison Cub Fan on Mar 25, 2011 1:45 PM CDT up reply actions
Very well could be
"Chicago baseball fans, who are composites of scar tissue and mortifying memories..." - George F. Will
Avatar provided courtesy of AndrewJStone.
Papa Joe...
…is going Hollywood?
I don’t know what to think of that.
"I don't like them fellas that drive in two runs but let in three" Casey Stengel
It's bizarre to me....
….zero Cub connection on Ron Santos day/opening day?
I am sure Redford is a nice man but once again the Ricketts show they are out of touch with the fan base.
I didn't think
Ron Santo day was until sometime in August.
"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
by DamonBerryhillsMitt on Mar 25, 2011 4:15 PM CDT up reply actions
Just plain strange isn't it ...
But then again they had Larry King sing the 7 th inning last summer . Not a Cubs fan nor had he ever been to Wrigley . Just really makes you wonder about Ricketts .
All I want to know is this:
Has the FREE PRESSEY campaign been successful? Are they ditching the walk up music recordings and bringing back Gary Pressey for batter intros?
Baseball is back!!
Hmmm.
The Natural thing to do is overreact, but goodness; of all The Candidates to choose! All the President’s Men couldn’t take The Sting this “Redford” decision inflicts on Ordinary People like you and me. Cub fans like The Chase of the season and The Way We Were was just fine with us.
There are 108 beads in a Catholic rosary and there are 108 stitches in a baseball. Who says baseball isn't a religion?
How long did it take you to write that?
Baseball is back!!
by cowsarecool220 on Mar 25, 2011 1:38 PM CDT up reply actions
About a minute...
There are 108 beads in a Catholic rosary and there are 108 stitches in a baseball. Who says baseball isn't a religion?
Now, that's impressive!
Baseball is back!!
by cowsarecool220 on Mar 25, 2011 1:39 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm sharp as a rock!
There are 108 beads in a Catholic rosary and there are 108 stitches in a baseball. Who says baseball isn't a religion?
*note to self don't drink water while reading zeke's post*
''"I always thought I was the most competitive person out there. I never thought I'd find anybody more competitive until I met him.'' Ryan Dempster talking about Ted Lilly
by Madison Cub Fan on Mar 25, 2011 1:43 PM CDT up reply actions
Came out your nose, did it?
There are 108 beads in a Catholic rosary and there are 108 stitches in a baseball. Who says baseball isn't a religion?
almost
''"I always thought I was the most competitive person out there. I never thought I'd find anybody more competitive until I met him.'' Ryan Dempster talking about Ted Lilly
by Madison Cub Fan on Mar 25, 2011 2:15 PM CDT up reply actions
Ballhawk's rendition should get serious HANIES considerations.
"The trouble is not that players have sex the night before a game. It's that they stay out all night looking for it." - Casey Stengal
I could be jealous
but great minds think alike I guess. Or warped ones…
There are 108 beads in a Catholic rosary and there are 108 stitches in a baseball. Who says baseball isn't a religion?
Really glad Barney got the spot
Baker and Barney will be plus defenders. If Castro and Ramirez improve on the field then we should see a lot less unearned runs.
Im still not sure if i believe in this lineup outside of Soto, Castro, and Byrd, but i like this Pitching staff. I have a good feeling about Dempster and Wells having good years. It looks like they have good control on their pitches.
I believe 1-4, no one is gonna have an ERA above 4.
Headed to HoHoKam
Look for me about 7 rows behind home plate. Long-sleeved green shirt under a home Rami jersey.
"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
by Clutch16 on Mar 25, 2011 2:10 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
make sure you call us on your cellphone and wave your arms... ;-)
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
I'll hold up a "Hit it here, Sori" sign
:P
"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
by Clutch16 on Mar 25, 2011 2:18 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions 1 recs
and copy each move of the umpire
"The trouble is not that players have sex the night before a game. It's that they stay out all night looking for it." - Casey Stengal
I'm ok with Redford.
This may be the only time he is in Chicago, he’s a very well known celebrity and he does have that Roy Hobbs thing going for him.
We'll miss you Big Boy. #10 for Hall of Fame.
by mrcubsfan on Mar 25, 2011 2:36 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
I can't name a single Robert Redford movie.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
You need to get out more then.
Baseball is back!!
by cowsarecool220 on Mar 25, 2011 2:41 PM CDT up reply actions
Hmmmm...
Butch Cassidy and The Sundance Kid
Sneakers
All The Presidents Men
Brubaker
The Sting
R.I.P. Ronnie Santo... you will be missed...
I loved "Sneakers" as a kid.
And “All the President’s Men” is a classic.
GM's are in charge of Managers, not the other way around.
I TAKE IT BACK!
At first I thought he was the guy that made the salad dressing, but he’s dead.
Then I thought he was in ENEMY OF THE STATE, but that’s Gene Hackman—and he’s awesome.
Then I remembered SPY GAME with Brad Pitt. It’s always nice when young people help old people out.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
That dude who makes the salad dressing makes a mean lemonade as well.
GM's are in charge of Managers, not the other way around.
I know John Daly makes a mean drink,
and apparently there’s one without alcohol, which is just ridiculous, called an Arnie Palmer.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
Might as well be drinking a Kiddie Cocktail
GM's are in charge of Managers, not the other way around.
Apparently there was a golfer named Arnie Palmer.
What are the odds of that, eh?
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
Great dressing.
Also good work in CARS.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
I found A Bug's Life to be of lesser quality.
The hick pick-up truck from CARS was hysterical, however. He’s like Larry the Cable Guy but able to form sentences into jokes.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
I think Bug's Life gets a bad rap.
Maybe it was a letdown after how good Toy Story was, but I think it’s aged well.
I also thought WALL-E was way overrated.
GM's are in charge of Managers, not the other way around.
Short Circut rules.
Which is what I think of when I think of Wall-E.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
I love the desktop lamps the best
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
And Curly and Moe?
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
Cubs baseball is on the air...
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
I like this starting line up
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
Mist
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
Posting on BCB is very slow right now.
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
I'm not telling...
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
Sheesh come on 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
Hi Sue...
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
Hey eths.
Not a good start to the game 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
Now that this really a word, OMG Randy!
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
Hi everyone.
Here for about 45 minutes. Randolph kinda sloppy thus far, huh?
"I'm not a broadcaster! I'm me!"--Ron Santo
Hi Jose.
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
Hola - very sloppy...
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
*** waves ***
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
BCB is having hiccups here...
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
Real glad to see Barney going to get a good bulk of starts
but this makes me wonder. Why did we send Moore to minor league camp and keep Dewitt? I know Moore is AAAA, but he had the hot bat, and Dewitt is now the back up third basemen. I would of preferred keeping the guy who can come of the bench and hit a homer as opposed to the guy who’s hitting approach has changed and he hasnt figured it out. Unless Dewitt is out of options, I don’t like it…
DeWitt is not out of options
sorry to ruin your day
In fact, if he spent enough time in the minors, he
could avoid arbitration.
Shrugs
And could get the at bats to figure out his new approach.
But the Cubs are right, he should stay at the big league team where he brings 0 value now…
Maybe someone will get dinged at AAA
and he’ll get recalled to help them through.
Shrugs
I know what this game needs...
R.I.P. Ronnie Santo... you will be missed...
by Endrick on Mar 25, 2011 3:29 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
No want moar cowbell
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
(pic fail)
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
Interesting watching without a CF cam - I kind of like it.
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
Go Tyler!
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
Not much - A single - I was hoping for more
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
Cubs back to RTBA tactics.
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
Lazy Rami
Barely moved at all :P
"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
by Clutch16 on Mar 25, 2011 3:46 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
It thoroughly sucks that we can't really comment on the game.
"I'm not a broadcaster! I'm me!"--Ron Santo
Can't you see or hear it?
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
Why can't we comment?
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
SBN is hella slow. And some of my comments never make post.
Not like you’re missing much, but still.
"I'm not a broadcaster! I'm me!"--Ron Santo
It is a bit freaky today...
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
Must be Comcast's sponsorship.
Baseball is back!!
by cowsarecool220 on Mar 25, 2011 4:08 PM CDT up reply actions
1-2-3 inning for Wells
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
Score?
"Chicago baseball fans, who are composites of scar tissue and mortifying memories..." - George F. Will
Avatar provided courtesy of AndrewJStone.
2 fishes to no cubs
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
Mist, Randy, Mist
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
Dag Nabbit - 3 fishies to no little bears
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
3-0 Sea. end of 4.
Don't tell me about the world. Not today. It's springtime and they're knocking baseballs around fields where the grass is damp and green in the morning and the kids are trying to hit the curve ball. ~Pete Hamill
Wells is being decent but not really good today
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
Whoa! Ramy can run!!..Kinda.
Don't tell me about the world. Not today. It's springtime and they're knocking baseballs around fields where the grass is damp and green in the morning and the kids are trying to hit the curve ball. ~Pete Hamill
I know you defend him
but has has been lazy in the past.
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
LOL, you keep thinking that.
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
3-1 on a sac-groundout by Pena
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
I think Pena
is going to have a solid year for the Cubs….maybe I’m overly optimitic
Soriano haz K
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
What's bon vivant Hendry saying?
I’m watching Spain-Czech Republic.
"I'm not a broadcaster! I'm me!"--Ron Santo
I have the sound turned down
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
Good call, poor throw
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
Wells looking better now, IMHO
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
Twitter sez
@lenandbob: Jeff Baker had tightness in his left hamstring today. Taken out for precautionary reasons.
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
DeWitt outta DePark
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
SILVA TIME!!!
Did y’all see? Looper retires after told he didn’t make the team.
"I'm not a broadcaster! I'm me!"--Ron Santo
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