Chicago Cubs vs. Los Angeles Dodgers Preview, Monday 5/2, 9:10 CT: Hope Doesn't Float Tonight
by Al Yellon on May 2, 2011 7:00 PM CDT
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As most of you know, I'm an optimist when it comes to the Cubs. That isn't always easy, but I have seen almost 2300 Cubs games in person and watched thousands more on television.
And every time I watch, I have at least some hope that the Cubs will win. Even last year, when Roy Halladay came to pitch at Wrigley Field with the Cubs about to fall into a tailspin, I had some hope they'd beat him. Not only did they do so, they scored six runs off him, one of the worst poundings he took all season.
But tonight? With James Russell starting again? I have absolutely no hope that the Cubs can win this game, especially with Clayton Kershaw, one of the best lefties in the National League, on the mound for the Dodgers. We have discussed this topic to death, and there's no point rehashing it, other than to say that this is now the fourth game since Randy Wells and Andrew Cashner went down that the Cubs, in my view, have simply tossed away. The good news is that it probably won't happen again; the next time the Cubs will need a fifth starter is May 14 vs. the Giants. By then, hopefully Doug Davis will be ready to go.
Will I be rooting for them to win? Of course. But hope? Not much. If you're looking for even a shred of optimism, here's one that has absolutely nothing to do with baseball.
The Cubs are 2-9 on WGN, 9-5 on CSN. Tonight's game is on CSN.
Well, I told you it has nothing to do with baseball.
Cubs lineup:
SS Castro, 2B Barney, CF Byrd, 3B Ramirez, C Soto, LF Soriano, 1B Pena, RF Johnson, P Russell
Starlin back to leadoff. So there's that, then.
Dodgers lineup:
Carroll SS, Sands 1B, Ethier RF, Kemp CF, Uribe 3B, Thames LF, Barajas C, DeJesus 2B, Kershaw P
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James Russell has four career relief appearances against the Dodgers, covering 5.1 innings. Current Dodgers are 1-for-8 against him. Oddly enough, the only Dodger who has a hit is Aaron Miles. That's likely to change after tonight. Russell's grim numbers as a starter: three games, 9.2 innings, 19 hits and four walks allowed, six HR allowed, 11.17 ERA, 2.38 WHIP.
Clayton Kershaw had not faced the Cubs until 2010; he had two starts against them last year, a loss at Wrigley Field on May 25 when Ryan Dempster threw a great game, and eight shutout innings and a win in LA on July 8. Current Cubs, though, are hitting .316 (12-for-38) against him; Jeff Baker and Alfonso Soriano have hit home runs.
As noted above, today's game is on CSN Chicago. It's also on Prime Ticket LA. Those of you outside Chicago with EI get the privilege of hearing Vin Scully. Here is the complete MLB.com Mediacenter for today.
Baseball-reference.com game preview
Please visit our SB Nation Dodgers site True Blue LA.
Today's first pitch thread will be up at 9 p.m. CDT and the overflow threads will post at 10 pm, 11 pm and 11:45 pm CDT. If you need more overflows due to extra innings, post them in the fanshot section.
Discuss amongst yourselves.
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I never thought I would see Al this morose
Actually makes me a little sad that it’s actually come to this point :(
100 BCB points for using "morose"
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by Al Yellon on May 2, 2011 8:07 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Thanks
The alternative was despondent
I hope the unintently made you smile
by Madison Cub Fan on May 2, 2011 8:22 PM CDT up reply actions
Baker not in the line up???
wow, this should be fun… If it gets too ugly I’m gonna go up to the Stadium Club and watch the Laker game.
Sore shoulder.
Where have you gone, Kiko Calero. A nation turns its lonely eyes to you.
Good thing he pinch hit yesterday then.
Mike Quade is an idiot
I guess I'm just a worrier, that's why my friends call me whiskers
His name is Essian...
FYI.
"Chicago baseball fans, who are composites of scar tissue and mortifying memories..." - George F. Will
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Why is it worth noting that Starlin's back to leadoff?
That’s SOP against lefties, isn’t it?
Where have you gone, Kiko Calero. A nation turns its lonely eyes to you.
Wow
Pena playing against a lefty pitcher, and russel pitching. The only thing more ridiculously stupid is the fanposts in the last 24 hours!
With Baker hurt ...
the Cubs don’t have a lot of other options.
Where have you gone, Kiko Calero. A nation turns its lonely eyes to you.
They have Colvin don't they?
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
Me either
by Doggie Stalker on May 2, 2011 7:46 PM CDT up reply actions
there is a reason why I have read a total of one of them
by Madison Cub Fan on May 2, 2011 7:14 PM CDT up reply actions
The favorite win one?
"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
What's the over/under on Pena
even making CONTACT in 3+ AB’s against a quality LHP like Kershaw? I know…only SLIGHTLY lower than a RHP!
This is the first time I can remember Al has lost hope
before a Cubs game. I holding out hope for a miracle.
We'll miss you Big Boy. #10 for Hall of Fame.
Al's using reverse psychology.
Where have you gone, Kiko Calero. A nation turns its lonely eyes to you.
Precisely.
I think.
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by Al Yellon on May 2, 2011 8:01 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
That is not very convincing....
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Are you sure?
I am. I think.
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by Al Yellon on May 2, 2011 8:08 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
See you did it again...
"Chicago baseball fans, who are composites of scar tissue and mortifying memories..." - George F. Will
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Did what again?
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by Al Yellon on May 2, 2011 8:13 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Ok...
it is too early to drink for me now…I be getting confused.
"Chicago baseball fans, who are composites of scar tissue and mortifying memories..." - George F. Will
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he is using his jedi mind powers
the same ones he uses when he gets people to read this site against their will…he failed to keep one under his control earlier today
Byrd hitting thyrd
Is what makes me sad.
Yeah, I know there should be an apostrophe in "Vails," but punctuation wasn't an option when I signed up.
by Mike Vails Evil Twin on May 2, 2011 7:15 PM CDT reply actions
I literally read the line up THREE TIMES
hoping I was mistaken, and it would change!!
by daily2b on May 2, 2011 7:23 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Abandon hope all ye who
post here….
"Chicago baseball fans, who are composites of scar tissue and mortifying memories..." - George F. Will
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Jeff Baker is batting like 500 vs lefties isn't he?
He hit last night so wtf isn’t he in tonight. I think I’m just goona skip this game.
by bleedinblue76 on May 2, 2011 7:30 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
I wouldn't exactly describe what he did yesterday
As “hitting”.
"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
There were all sorts of better options
I was upset with the move, to say the least.
"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
Wonder what the odds/prices are?
I’d say Dodgers have 85% chance of winning…of course our O could bust out and shell Kershaw and Russell could survive 5 IP but highly unlikely.
Hendry’s spring pitching depth—Wellmeyer, Silva and Looper—sure evaporated quickly. Miss Randy Well who was best pitcher out of ST.
Russell went 4.1 last game, right?
I don’t think 5 innings is out of the question. I wouldn’t bet on it but it wouldn’t surprise me either.
sportsbetting.com has the line at LAD -210, CHC +175
LAD -1.5, CHC +1.5, O/U 7.5
I’d take LAD -210 and over if I were hitting the window.
"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
Smart money would be
to hit the bottle…THEN the window. But really? Just hit the bottle and smooth out what’s apt to be a bumpy night!
what is the latest on wells and cashner?
i haven’t heard anything very detailed lately.
You can get more with a kind word and a gun than you can with a kind word alone. - Al Capone
great - they're long tossing and Cub fans are tossing their cookies every 4th and 5th game
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
Last I heard
They both had a side session throwing from flat ground. Wells was ok, but Cashner felt a “twinge”. That was a week ago, though.
"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
did they send cashner back for more tests?
“twinge” sounds so…..pryoresque
You can get more with a kind word and a gun than you can with a kind word alone. - Al Capone
That was the one
Thanks for the correction.
"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
they are both working on towel drills
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
Me either
by Doggie Stalker on May 2, 2011 7:45 PM CDT up reply actions
who would want cub staples
wouldn’t they be too small to see the logo?
You can get more with a kind word and a gun than you can with a kind word alone. - Al Capone
They'd fail to hold papers together 60% of time?
"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
Zing!!!
I didn't understand the "white-collar Cub fans", "blue-collar Sox fans" until much later in life. Harry Smith~ "For Cubs Fans Only".
Clearly we are doomed
RIP Ronnie James Dio (July 10, 1942 - May 16, 2010) and Ron Santo (February 25, 1940-December 2, 2010).
If you disagree with me in any way, you are wrong.
"they'll be no escape for Cub fans this time"
"Chicago baseball fans, who are composites of scar tissue and mortifying memories..." - George F. Will
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Bwwwaaaahaaaahaaahhhaaa!
I didn't understand the "white-collar Cub fans", "blue-collar Sox fans" until much later in life. Harry Smith~ "For Cubs Fans Only".
I rather have Baker hit one handed
than Pena in the lineup. Oh well, maybe May Carlos will get semi hot.
Yeeeesss!!!!
Still more positive thoughts!!! :]
I didn't understand the "white-collar Cub fans", "blue-collar Sox fans" until much later in life. Harry Smith~ "For Cubs Fans Only".
Alrighty then... Odds are against us
Little or no chance of success
High liklihood of a Dodgers win sinking us even further down…
I love this plan!!! I’m thrilled to be a part of it!!!
Statisically speaking, haven’t odds turned in Russells favor by now? I mean, he’s gotta win sooner or later… dosen’t he?
I didn't understand the "white-collar Cub fans", "blue-collar Sox fans" until much later in life. Harry Smith~ "For Cubs Fans Only".
Ahhh...TJ11
I know you don’t mean that!? Sooner or later, he’s gotta beat a MLB team…right?
I didn't understand the "white-collar Cub fans", "blue-collar Sox fans" until much later in life. Harry Smith~ "For Cubs Fans Only".
I've seen nothing from him that would indicate that to be the case
"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
Well, well, well...
The whole page seems full of Lil Cubbie Optimists tonite…don’t it? You might be wondering why I’m so chipper…that’s cuz I’ve got a mediation hearing in the morning and I won’t see much more than top of 1st!!! :]
I didn't understand the "white-collar Cub fans", "blue-collar Sox fans" until much later in life. Harry Smith~ "For Cubs Fans Only".
They might win that inning
"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
Exactly! Whats the worst that can happen?!
The rest of you poor devils will likely havta suffer thru inning…after inning…after inning
I didn't understand the "white-collar Cub fans", "blue-collar Sox fans" until much later in life. Harry Smith~ "For Cubs Fans Only".
Touche
some of us on the west coast will be awake for most of this travesty.
"Chicago baseball fans, who are composites of scar tissue and mortifying memories..." - George F. Will
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The bad part is
we’ll do it over n over. My sympathies eswan
I didn't understand the "white-collar Cub fans", "blue-collar Sox fans" until much later in life. Harry Smith~ "For Cubs Fans Only".
need moar booze....
"Chicago baseball fans, who are composites of scar tissue and mortifying memories..." - George F. Will
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I tried that last night
It made this morning…unpleasant.
"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
well....
my philosophy is it sucks anyway….
"Chicago baseball fans, who are composites of scar tissue and mortifying memories..." - George F. Will
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"I feel sorry for people who don't drink"
“When they wake up in the morning, that’s the best they’re gonna feel all day.”
"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
Haha! A Classic!
I didn't understand the "white-collar Cub fans", "blue-collar Sox fans" until much later in life. Harry Smith~ "For Cubs Fans Only".
brilliant!
"Chicago baseball fans, who are composites of scar tissue and mortifying memories..." - George F. Will
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Haha! You seemed well on your way from your posts!
After no drinkie for months…I learned to never miss that “next morning feeling”! :] And then, time draaaaAAAAAgggs…
I didn't understand the "white-collar Cub fans", "blue-collar Sox fans" until much later in life. Harry Smith~ "For Cubs Fans Only".
Ya know,
I wanna see if Ehier can keep his hitting streak going. No other reason to watch this game.
"Chicago baseball fans, who are composites of scar tissue and mortifying memories..." - George F. Will
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I cant think of one Ethier
Bad puns: Ethier thaid than Dunn
"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
Bring Ced Landrum out of retirement and you'd be all set.
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
Keeping this hitting streak going...
… isn’t going to get any Ethier.
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by Al Yellon on May 2, 2011 8:04 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Look at Kershaw's photo - that's a Cub-eating grin if I ever saw one.
It’s like he knows who he’s up against tonight…
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
...
"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
Nope
Fark is my poison of choice for news aggregation.
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
I feel like we had this conversation already...
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
We have, I believe
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
I love reddit
I don't know half of you half as well as I should like; and I like less than half of you half as well as you deserve. -J.R.R. Tolkien
...and the look on Russell's face?
"Well-behaved women seldom make History"---Laurel Thatcher Ulrich
like he's ready to say...
"Bring me my brown pants!"
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
Brown shoes don't make it
I don't know half of you half as well as I should like; and I like less than half of you half as well as you deserve. -J.R.R. Tolkien
Hey kids check out the ESPN scoreboard
http://scores.espn.go.com/mlb/scoreboard
Pay special attention to the top performer of the night on the right side ( not to worry it is not who think it is). Check his overall stats
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
Me either
So his stock's still rising?
"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
Alex Gonzales
never heard of him.
"Chicago baseball fans, who are composites of scar tissue and mortifying memories..." - George F. Will
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I knew you would that is why I said not who think it is
He is really the only off season move you can measure now and see how horrible it was. Fuld had no chance at the roster so no point there.
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
Me either
by Doggie Stalker on May 2, 2011 7:59 PM CDT up reply actions
That would have required a sarcasm font.
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
Me either
by Doggie Stalker on May 2, 2011 8:02 PM CDT up reply actions
Ouch, checked out his stats.
Didn’t realize he was still this bad. I’m guessing this is his last year in the Majors
Did you see him get thrown out by the second base umpire
while arguing a call made at first that he wasn’t involved in? It reminded me of the good ole days when he wore Cubbie blue!
no can't watch. Did not buy EI or MLB TV
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
Me either
by Doggie Stalker on May 2, 2011 8:02 PM CDT up reply actions
I will check it later
sounds like fun. Would nice to have players with fire.
In other scoreboard news. Braves chased Gallardo without gettin an out in the 6th, he even walked a guy with the bases loaded & Gaby Sanchez hit a grannie to get a 4-2 lead on Cards.
Also I like the description of the postponed Reds game. Rain out was not good enough for them
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
Me either
by Doggie Stalker on May 2, 2011 8:04 PM CDT up reply actions
You can see the play here
although it does not have the footage BBTN had of him actually getting in the umpires face.
why must you hurt me like this?
They both (stats & bikinis) show a lot, but not everything. - Infielder Toby Harrah
Poster formerly known as Wrigster.
by bilbosbuttons on May 2, 2011 8:50 PM CDT up reply actions
Ugh.
The only time I saw him start a game, he won. In fact, that was the game Al talked about above, when Roy Halladay got lit up last June at Wrigley.
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on May 2, 2011 8:52 PM CDT up reply actions
Not that I'm cheering for the Cubs to LOSE,
but if Clayton Kershaw had a good game that’d be fantastic for my very-important-fantasy-team.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
this is why I suck at fantasy
I almost always bench players in games against the Cubs.
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
Me either
by Doggie Stalker on May 2, 2011 8:08 PM CDT up reply actions
I always start my players when playing Cubs!
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
well somebody who posts here quite often went and picked up Juan Uribe today.
wonder if it will work out for me him….
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
You don't need anymore production for about a week.
I’m going to start testing your team for HGH.
"It's easy to do what's ordinary, it's difficult to do what's deemed impossible -- I guess that explains why my life is so hard, because nothing is impossible for me"
Ha! They don't have a test for Tiger Blood!!! Winning! ;-)
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
You're saying that they are on a drug?
It’s called Charlie Sheen. It’s not available because if you try it once you’ll die – your face will melt off and your children will weep over your exploded body.
"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
Your not the only one..
I pretty much do the same.
"It's easy to do what's ordinary, it's difficult to do what's deemed impossible -- I guess that explains why my life is so hard, because nothing is impossible for me"
Nobody cares about your fantasy team.
Carmen Fanzone/d
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
State high point count: 3/50
If you are grouchy, irritable, or just plain mean, there will be a $10 charge for putting up with you.
by Vermont Cubs Fan on May 2, 2011 8:31 PM CDT up reply actions
I was hoping someone would recognize this.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
You know what I have hope for?
That the stupid blue bars that are an advertisement for a razor go away. That’s my hope.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
I dunno... I think the way this season is going, we're gonna see lots of advertisements for razors...
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
Well I have a new Win graphic...
guess it’ll have to wait for a few days…
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I didn't climb to the top of the food chain to eat lettuce...
Maybe I'm drunk without knowing...
but I think Russell has a decent shot of getting through 4 innings with minimal (1 run or less) damage.
"It's easy to do what's ordinary, it's difficult to do what's deemed impossible -- I guess that explains why my life is so hard, because nothing is impossible for me"
He's averaging a homer every 2 innings.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
But Dodger Stadium is a pitchers park
I am going with one HR every 2 2/3rds of an inning.
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
Me either
by Doggie Stalker on May 2, 2011 8:15 PM CDT up reply actions
That's significantly better.
Every 8 outs rather than every 6; a 33% increase!
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
Decrease
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
Me either
by Doggie Stalker on May 2, 2011 8:19 PM CDT up reply actions
Sure...
…a decrease of HR/9, or an increase between homers from 6—>8. Seems like a silly point to mention.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
It was meant as a joke
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
Me either
by Doggie Stalker on May 2, 2011 8:45 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah, but there must be a brite spot
somewhere in his stats!!! Here, lemme double check….nope. None.
I didn't understand the "white-collar Cub fans", "blue-collar Sox fans" until much later in life. Harry Smith~ "For Cubs Fans Only".
Hey, I did say it was drunk statement.
Just got a hunch.
"It's easy to do what's ordinary, it's difficult to do what's deemed impossible -- I guess that explains why my life is so hard, because nothing is impossible for me"
I said it earlier!
Sooner or later, hes gotta win!!! (just prolly not tonight…) :]
I didn't understand the "white-collar Cub fans", "blue-collar Sox fans" until much later in life. Harry Smith~ "For Cubs Fans Only".
prolly when he returns
to his loogy role, gets the 3rd out and Cubs set a season record for runs in an inning with a whopping 3
wgn...
Interesting their record on wgn. I’ve always felt they’ve been terrible when on national tv. Anyone know their record in past years on wgn? Too much pressure on this team and organization. 100+ years, huge following on the road, etc. Going to take something extraordinary one of these years…
by jtcitrus on May 2, 2011 8:12 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
In 2007
… the Cubs lost 18 straight WGN games. It got so bad Len & Bob made jokes about it on the air and had a big celebration when they finally won one.
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by Al Yellon on May 2, 2011 8:17 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
We won the division that year.
So if we gotta lose 18 again, sign me up.
"It's easy to do what's ordinary, it's difficult to do what's deemed impossible -- I guess that explains why my life is so hard, because nothing is impossible for me"
I remember that.
You kept quite a log about the WGN games in 2007.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
Didn't know that 2007 fact...
Being a Florida resident (and not having MLB package) we only see wgn games here. It’s amazing the seemed relationship between the national tv coverage and their performance. I suppose it could be coincidence, but I somehow believe there might be more to it psychologically…anyone else agree or am I far out on this issue?
Berkman with another homer tonight
9hr’s and 27 rbi’s for berkman who signed for 8 million w/o playing first base, Hendry’s guy has one extra base hit all year and he’s making ten million. Hendry, with all the resources he has, is the worst GM in major league baseball.
um was there not some question if Berkman could play first?
I honestly do not remember.
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
Me either
by Doggie Stalker on May 2, 2011 8:19 PM CDT up reply actions
there was question if he could play the of
he has and is hitting like crazy.
rewind to January. Would you have predicted this is how it would turn out?
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
could it have turned out any worse?
and isn’t Hendry paid millions of dollars to make it right?
not like this
but this is what’s happening and our GM made another lousy decision.
well, I'd say if these two possible scenarios (Berkman kicking ass, Pena sucking ass) were presented to Hendry
and were given a high probability of happening and he still chose Pena, then I’d say he made a lousy decision.
As it is, I’d say it was unfortunate and unlucky.
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
all his decisions are unlucky and unfortunate
recently, he should be fired over the crap on the field he has given us over the last 2.5 seasons.
I won't argue that - I just can't fault him for picking Pena over Berkman.
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
Hindsight is 20/20
that’s the point. Of course looks like a lousy decision now. No one would predict that Berkman would have a SLG% over .750 at this point. No one.
"It's easy to do what's ordinary, it's difficult to do what's deemed impossible -- I guess that explains why my life is so hard, because nothing is impossible for me"
I tell you what
I was in the Berkman camp. Of course not at a .400 clip and the power right now. But I was almost certain he would out hit Pena for the whole season.
I was in neither. I was in the let's use 2011 to see what we have and save money for 2012 camp.
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
Yep he is all done
Many didn’t want him here for some reason like not liking Wrigley field clubhouse. 8M for Berkman and 10M for Pena, seems like a great deal.
Captain Picard just did a double face-palm
He must have just found out that the Cubs game is going to be shown in 10-Forward tonight….
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
Pic?
"Chicago baseball fans, who are composites of scar tissue and mortifying memories..." - George F. Will
Avatar provided courtesy of AndrewJStone.
nope - real time.
When I’ve had all of Mr. He Gone I can take, I switch over to Star Trek TNG. Just happened to catch a scene where Jean-Luc does a double face-palm.
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
How's Sox doing tonite?
Keeping that “hot streak” alive? :]
I didn't understand the "white-collar Cub fans", "blue-collar Sox fans" until much later in life. Harry Smith~ "For Cubs Fans Only".
They're actually winning. 2-0 in the sixth.
Not to worry – they haven’t gotten to the bullpen yet…
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
I'm not sure if Russell is married or not
But I’d really hate to be his wife/ gf and have to watch these games.
Russell
I didn't understand the "white-collar Cub fans", "blue-collar Sox fans" until much later in life. Harry Smith~ "For Cubs Fans Only".
Rephrase
Who is more awesome? Ditka or the precise opposite of Russell?
"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
that's a toughie
ditka, i think
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by jesus christos on May 2, 2011 8:37 PM CDT up reply actions
Dosen't something
really, really bad happen now cuz you used Ditka and Russells name in the same sentence???
I didn't understand the "white-collar Cub fans", "blue-collar Sox fans" until much later in life. Harry Smith~ "For Cubs Fans Only".
I hate that Wednesday I have to cheer against TL
B/c he is awesome
by Madison Cub Fan on May 2, 2011 8:39 PM CDT up reply actions
Agreed.
Looking back, his stats v. Garzas at end of year might be interesting. I-F we still had Lilly, do we go and get Garza…
I didn't understand the "white-collar Cub fans", "blue-collar Sox fans" until much later in life. Harry Smith~ "For Cubs Fans Only".
You don't want to get me started on that one
Remember the Cubs couldn’t afforded him
by Madison Cub Fan on May 2, 2011 8:45 PM CDT up reply actions
Me too... Grrrrr....
I didn't understand the "white-collar Cub fans", "blue-collar Sox fans" until much later in life. Harry Smith~ "For Cubs Fans Only".
Easter week-end I was visiting my family
So I missed most of that series.
by Madison Cub Fan on May 2, 2011 8:54 PM CDT up reply actions
Same here. I was cookin at Dads n games were on
I was too busy. Think we dropped 2 of 3 tho.
I didn't understand the "white-collar Cub fans", "blue-collar Sox fans" until much later in life. Harry Smith~ "For Cubs Fans Only".
where as Wednesday
I’ll probably listen to it. I’ll be home likely cleaning our apartment.
by Madison Cub Fan on May 2, 2011 9:00 PM CDT up reply actions
Lucky You!!! :]
Gotta run, Mediation hearing tomorrow in the city. Good Luck to Cubs n see you all by the Homestand! G’nite M C F
I didn't understand the "white-collar Cub fans", "blue-collar Sox fans" until much later in life. Harry Smith~ "For Cubs Fans Only".
boozer has stopped sucking
sorry russell
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by jesus christos on May 2, 2011 8:40 PM CDT up reply actions
Russell
Even though I know at least a few are down on Boozer at BAB.
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
State high point count: 3/50
If you are grouchy, irritable, or just plain mean, there will be a $10 charge for putting up with you.
by Vermont Cubs Fan on May 2, 2011 8:41 PM CDT up reply actions
Guess which one I've named "Russell"
(cue ballhawk to Alt-Enter for me)
"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
you mean to tell you that this was an over 2 Mb file?
Hey, if you guys want to abuse BCB and diminish the user experience, I can only point it out – I can’t stop you.
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
The thread expires in 10 minutes
And I’m pretty sure nobody here is so fond of their witticisms that they’ll be bookmarking it, anyway. I pondered this deeply before coming up with the answer of “Eh? Why not?”
"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
exactly
boyfriend playing starcraft = me being here.
by Madison Cub Fan on May 2, 2011 8:58 PM CDT up reply actions
I think I should play Starcraft too
yer BF has the right idea.
"Chicago baseball fans, who are composites of scar tissue and mortifying memories..." - George F. Will
Avatar provided courtesy of AndrewJStone.
not really
since I don’t own the game, but I know people who are a fan of it. I presume he has the Starcraft 2 game right?
"Chicago baseball fans, who are composites of scar tissue and mortifying memories..." - George F. Will
Avatar provided courtesy of AndrewJStone.
I should have guessed you'd be a fan of it
by Madison Cub Fan on May 2, 2011 9:10 PM CDT up reply actions
I got sick of it month or two ago and moved onto Fallout: New Vegas.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3BN1jSpiyIM (NSFW language)
"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
you JUST beat me...
They both (stats & bikinis) show a lot, but not everything. - Infielder Toby Harrah
Poster formerly known as Wrigster.
by bilbosbuttons on May 2, 2011 8:57 PM CDT up reply actions
YouTube comments are always great.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
surprise, c***bag!
Vote Koyie Hill for 2011 NL All-Star Team Starting First Basemen!
by jesus christos on May 2, 2011 8:56 PM CDT up reply actions
Time to shut down
Eithier, tired of hearing about his modest hitting streak
Chicago Cubs - Arizona Cardinals 167 combined years and no rings
I guess I'm a masochist
I remember Pete Rose's
Chicago Cubs - Arizona Cardinals 167 combined years and no rings
I guess I'm a masochist
Oi!
"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
ummm I don't see a first pitch thread
Anyone?
by bleedinblue76 on May 2, 2011 9:24 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
Ersatz
"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
Yeesh
What’s with the pessimism? This post made me think of Eeyore and Debbie Downer.
Does James Russell REALLY make you that sour on your beloved team? If I wanted to read such negativity about my favorite sports club, I’d usually just stick to the fanposts.
"Hey! If the moon were made of ribs, wouldja eat it? I know I would!"
not sure where you have been during Russell's previous starts
But if you had watched any of them you would understand the source of the disgust, which is basically that the game is lost before it begins. This team is built with a very thin margin for error for winning games, so when you add in a starting pitcher than can’t get past the 4th inning…
by BeltwayCubsFan on May 2, 2011 9:53 PM CDT up reply actions
I've been watching, same as you
I’m just saying that coming to this website to check out the game preview and reading a bunch of “we can’t win this game tonight” is a load of crap. I love BCB, but lately the tone has been, well, mopey.
"Hey! If the moon were made of ribs, wouldja eat it? I know I would!"
Love Russell
Never met a lead he was able to protect. Congrats to Hendry and Quade for flushing 4 games down the toilet
I'm strangely happy
that work has really kept me busy this year, so I haven’t been able to make it to game threads. It would just depress me
It never gets to be easy.
Why the fuck doesn't it ever get to be easy?
by chitownhawkeye on May 3, 2011 1:35 AM CDT up reply actions
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