Chicago Cubs vs. New York Yankees Preview, Friday 6/17, 1:20 CT: Here Comes The Hype!
by Al Yellon on Jun 17, 2011 11:00 AM CDT
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Yankees! New York! Mariano Rivera! Joe Girardi! Larry Rothschild! 27 World Championships! ESPN! Babe Ruth! Called shot! Joe DiMaggio! Mickey Mantle! New York! NEW YORK! Derek Jeter's quest for 3,000!
Oops. That last one, of course, won't happen, because Jeter is on the DL. Unfortunately for the Cubs, that was what they were hyping for ticket sales for this series on billboards all over the Chicago area last winter:
Starlin Castro is, of course, having a fine season and coming off one of his better games yesterday (3-for-3 with a pair of walks). It would have been fun to watch Jeter get hit No. 3,000 this weekend. Instead, I'll settle for the Cubs winning the series -- and don't say it isn't possible, because the Cubs did just take three of four from a pretty good Brewers team.
Cubs lineup:
Fukudome RF, Castro SS, DeWitt 2B, Ramirez 3B, Peña 1B, Soriano LF, Campana CF, Hill C, Davis P
Yankees lineup:
Swisher rf, Granderson cf, Teixeira 1b, Rodriguez 3b, Cano 2b, Martin c, Nunez ss, Gardner lf, Garcia p
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Freddy Garcia, not-so-lovingly nicknamed "Sweaty Freddy", is quite familiar with the Cubs and Wrigley Field. He also made some not-very-complimentary comments about the Cubs during the 2010 SoxFest (video is NSFW!). Pitching-wise against the Cubs, he has been very good -- 4-0 with a 1.47 ERA in six career starts, going all the way back to 2002 when he was with the Mariners. Only one of those starts was at Wrigley Field, in 2005. The current Cub who has faced him most is Carlos Pena, and Pena has not done well: .111 (4-for-36) with 10 strikeouts. Aramis Ramirez is 6-for-15 (.400) with a HR.
Doug Davis last faced the Yankees on June 14, 2007 in interleague play while he was with the Diamondbacks. Overall he has a 3-2 record against them, but with a 6.28 ERA. He's 0-5 this year. However, current Yankees are hitting just .213 against him (16-for-75) with just one home run (by Jorge Posada, who is likely limited to PH duties this weekend). Perhaps there is a glimmer of hope.
Today's game is on CSN Chicago, the YES Network, and also (outside the Chicago and New York areas) on MLB Network. Here is the complete MLB.com Mediacenter for today.
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Today's first pitch thread will be up at 1:15 pm CDT and the overflow threads will post at 2:15 pm, 3:15 pm and 4 pm CDT. If you need more overflows due to extra innings or rain delays, post them in the fanshot section.
Discuss amongst yourselves.
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If you have a sports package on your cable, tomorrow's game will be on FOX Deportes.
And you can avoid McCarver and that other scumbag, even if you don’t understand the call.
BTW, who has Sunday’s game? ESPN? Oh noes.
"I'm not a broadcaster! I'm me!"--Ron Santo
I could do without Valentine
Hershiser makes up for him, 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
I could do without 12,950 "1908" references and 56 combined minutes of Yankees players' adulation.
"I'm not a broadcaster! I'm me!"--Ron Santo
Somewhat related
I was watching SportsCenter last night – it was on at the bar – and Rickie Weeks’s diving stop was a Top 10 Play. Baseball Tonight gave it an honorable mention as being not quite Web Gem worthy. It isn’t even on the Brewers’ video page – it was a good play, but nothing eye-popping.
I think ESPN hates the Cubs.
"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
Let me confirm your thought:
I, Jose Hernandez-Lagunes, Ph.D., hereby assures that ESPN and its subsidiaries have a strong bias against the Chicago Cubs.
"I'm not a broadcaster! I'm me!"--Ron Santo
Lets start a class action lawsuit
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by Craig in South Bend on Jun 17, 2011 11:26 AM CDT up reply actions
Well, their biggest fault is they are not based in NY.
I think I speak for everyone here when I say, "Wait, what the hell are you talking about?"
Can you imagine the slobber that would coat the press box
If Wrigley was tucked into some Brooklyn neighborhood? Todd Ricketts would never hurt for work again.
"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 Jun 17, 2011 11:41 AM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
yeah, they're playing better
but that line-up and Dougie D aren’t inspiring a ton of confidence.
The sun is up. They sky is blue. It's beautiful, and so are you. Dear Prudence, won't you come out to play? ~Lennon & McCartney
by SouthWabashSoul on Jun 17, 2011 11:05 AM CDT reply actions
Prayer may be needed.
Baseball is back!!
by cowsarecool220 on Jun 17, 2011 11:32 AM CDT up reply actions
In honor of the 30+ years of major league service combined by the Starting Pitchers
Today’s Wrigley Field Promotion is sponsored by Depends.
The first 15,000 fans through the gates, accompanied by a septuagenarian, will receive an officially licensed Cubs Adult Diaper. Great for avoiding long lines at the bathroom, soaking up spilled beer in the bleachers or managing your incontinence.
Thank You Depends Adult Diapers!
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Jeez they are 35 and 34 not exactly ancient
especially for pitchers. I have a birthday coming up and I am getting more age sensitive. Has not been a MLB player younger than me since Julio Franco retired.
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
Me either
by Doggie Stalker on Jun 17, 2011 11:44 AM CDT up reply actions
I'm thinkin'
that they are all younger than you (and me).
But, what gets me is how many of them are younger than my son.
I was at the Hee Sop Choi concussion game
and the best shirt of the weekend: YANK THIS. I assume there will be more such innovative thoughts about playing the evil empire.
We'll miss you Big Boy. #10 for Hall of Fame.
by mrcubsfan on Jun 17, 2011 11:10 AM CDT via mobile reply actions
Our 3 hitter is DeWitt. The Yankees 3 hitter is Texeira.
That pretty well reflects the current state of these two historic franchises.
Hope for the best, prepare for the worst.
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by Gibbon Jockey on Jun 17, 2011 11:11 AM CDT reply actions 1 recs
I stood next to Teixeira
in a concession line at a football game a couple of years ago. That is one big, strong dude.
You know what, for a change
I’m fine with someone or a team not setting a record against us. I know it’s not accurate at all, but it really feels like whenever someone gets their record or milestone, it’s always against us.
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by Craig in South Bend on Jun 17, 2011 11:13 AM CDT reply actions
The only recent one I can think of is Glavin's 300th win.
never forget...
1.7%
anything is possible...
by wrigleyrocker12 on Jun 17, 2011 11:16 AM CDT up reply actions
Of course, how could I forget that.
never forget...
1.7%
anything is possible...
by wrigleyrocker12 on Jun 17, 2011 11:20 AM CDT up reply actions
Doesn't count...
… he cheated. (Not to start a debate, but he cheated, we know he cheated and so I don’t count it. The same goes with Sosa.)
I think I speak for everyone here when I say, "Wait, what the hell are you talking about?"
ummm...the ULTIMATE SLAP IN THE CUB FACE
Lou Brock’s 3000th hit.
I long for the days ...
when a player of Blake DeWitt’s caliber would be nothing more than a bench player/injury sub.
Where have you gone, Kiko Calero. A nation turns its lonely eyes to you.
I wish it was May again too.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 17, 2011 11:42 AM CDT up reply actions
So I was
"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
Wow - total failure
See above
"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
Littering and...
littering and…
littering and…
littering and…
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by Craig in South Bend on Jun 17, 2011 11:21 AM CDT up reply actions
Smokin' the reefer
"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 don't know why, but I was reminded of that for some reason. Also...
YOU BOYS LIKE MEX-I-CO?!?
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by Craig in South Bend on Jun 17, 2011 11:22 AM CDT up reply actions
Finally
The Tony Campana vs. Brett Gardner 100 yard dash competition can begin. Race ya!
"On offense, your most precious possessions are your 27 outs" - Earl Weaver
What a pleasure it will be
to see an organization that gives a damn about winning
"It's all in the game, yo"
The Chicago Fire?
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by Craig in South Bend on Jun 17, 2011 11:23 AM CDT up reply actions
Yeah... They don't care about that winning thing that much either...
"I'm not a broadcaster! I'm me!"--Ron Santo
I can't be bothered to watch boring sports
so I wouldn’t know.
Now, baseball on the other hand…
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by Craig in South Bend on Jun 17, 2011 11:29 AM CDT up reply actions
Chicago Rush?
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by Craig in South Bend on Jun 17, 2011 11:23 AM CDT up reply actions
Chicago's WNBA team I can't be bothered to look up?
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by Craig in South Bend on Jun 17, 2011 11:23 AM CDT up reply actions
Bears?
"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 Jun 17, 2011 11:24 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Ouch
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by Craig in South Bend on Jun 17, 2011 11:24 AM CDT up reply actions
They have at least 6 hitters in their lineup that are better than our 3 hitter....
Not including Jeter.
This could get ugly…
My kinda odds
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by Craig in South Bend on Jun 17, 2011 11:26 AM CDT up reply actions
Fuck the yankees and anyone that roots for the Yankees
by chit0wn on Jun 17, 2011 11:27 AM CDT reply actions 2 recs
Wow
This guy…
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by Craig in South Bend on Jun 17, 2011 11:28 AM CDT up reply actions
GAAHH I CANT WATCH DEREK JETER AND HIS AWESOME INTANGIBLES
SDFHFSDFDSJ
flippity floppity floop
by jesus christos on Jun 17, 2011 11:29 AM CDT reply actions
You won't have to
He’s got an owie.
"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 KNOW
IM DEPRESSED I CANT WATCH AN ALLSTAR LIKE JETER
flippity floppity floop
by jesus christos on Jun 17, 2011 11:31 AM CDT up reply actions
He is an impressive figure, isn't he?
I like the cut of his jib.
"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'm a fan
We’d have at least two championships if he was with us the whole time.
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by Craig in South Bend on Jun 17, 2011 11:33 AM CDT up reply actions
Of course
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by Craig in South Bend on Jun 17, 2011 12:18 PM CDT up reply actions
he's been amazing this year!
and last year!
flippity floppity floop
by jesus christos on Jun 17, 2011 11:33 AM CDT up reply actions
Not too sorry I'l' be missing this one...
- son graduates HS today, taking him out to lunch. Portillos in Buena Park for a beef, his favorite.
Nah
It just assumes that if you type a # to begin a line here, you’re making a numbered list
- Just
- Like
- This
"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
Look at that lefty righty mix! Left, Right, Left, Right, Left, Right, Left, Switch, Right!!!
Lou proud again!!!!
I prefer a lineup of
Up, Up, Down, Down, Left, Right, Left, Right, B, A, Start.
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by Craig in South Bend on Jun 17, 2011 11:32 AM CDT up reply actions
No. I like Up, Up, Down, Down, Left, Right, Left, Right, B, A, Select, Start!!!
Two players with 30 lives!!!
by ubercubsfan on Jun 17, 2011 11:33 AM CDT up reply actions
I was an only child.
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by Craig in South Bend on Jun 17, 2011 11:34 AM CDT up reply actions
s/against/with/g
"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
But thanks for making me remember sad stuff like that.
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by Craig in South Bend on Jun 17, 2011 11:34 AM CDT up reply actions
Listen to "Old School Master" by Johnny Socko.
Tribute to all video games and includes a shout out to the code presented above.
"Beisbol been berry berry good to me." -Tony Oliva
I have a lot of love for the ska-punk scene, especially Midwest ska-punk bands.
"Beisbol been berry berry good to me." -Tony Oliva
This is what I primarily listened to near the end of high school
and early in college. Don’t really dig it all that much now, but yeah, I’m aware of Old School Master.
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by Craig in South Bend on Jun 17, 2011 12:19 PM CDT up reply actions
I've kinda grown out of that phase.
But when iPod shuffle plays an MU330 or Socko tune I turn it up. Still love The Slackers though.
"Beisbol been berry berry good to me." -Tony Oliva
This is why the Cubs can't figure it out:
A-hole number 1 is their batting adviser.
"I'm not a broadcaster! I'm me!"--Ron Santo
"You guys are tall"
“How’d you get to be so tall? Was it steroids?”
"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 laughed.
Only because it’s hard not to read it in Sully’s high squeaky voice.
"Beisbol been berry berry good to me." -Tony Oliva
Who is small fry there?
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by Craig in South Bend on Jun 17, 2011 11:33 AM CDT up reply actions
"You guys should grow a sweet goatee like mine"
“Whaddya mean it’s not 1994 anymore?”
"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
He looks like a former landlord I had
I automatically hate him now.
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by Craig in South Bend on Jun 17, 2011 11:35 AM CDT up reply actions
He looks like my landlord
who kept my $850 deposit.
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by Craig in South Bend on Jun 17, 2011 11:36 AM CDT up reply actions
His bias as a reporter is very unprofessional.
And I’ll keep the personal stuff to myself.
"I'm not a broadcaster! I'm me!"--Ron Santo
Want me to take him out back
kick the shit out of him for ya?
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by Craig in South Bend on Jun 17, 2011 11:38 AM CDT up reply actions
I don't publicly advocate violence.
[But yeah, that’d be cool. Thanks dude.]
"I'm not a broadcaster! I'm me!"--Ron Santo
He's shown he has actual journalistic integrity and acumen.
Wittenmyer and Sullivan haven’t. Muskat doesn’t count.
"I'm not a broadcaster! I'm me!"--Ron Santo
Miles seems fine...But I do not mind if Sullivan goes after the Cubs..they deserve it. Rosenbloom too.
I think he hits too close to home most of the time and the Kool Aid drinkers hate him for it
I'm the opposite from a Kool-Aid drinker,
and I appreciate when, in opinion pieces, writers call out the team. However, opinion has no place in a news story. And both Sullivan and Wittenmyer do it every day.
But they’re not the only ones at fault—their editors are awful too because they allow such a thing to happen.
All I ask is for journalistic integrity.
"I'm not a broadcaster! I'm me!"--Ron Santo
For 15 years
I have ranted, moaned and groaned about interleague play. Damning the DH when we go to an AL park, hoping a long time AL manager would screw up a double switch in our yard. I have complained about the integrity of the the World Series, when teams were more familiar with each other. I was a purist, I was a young man who sounded like an an old fool, "In my day we didn’t have these cockamamie interleague games, wild cards or Florida Marlins. I was steadfast and stuck to my guns.I complained to any who who would listen (and no one did) Well I bought tickets for today’s game. It is probably more to do with the weather, and seriously who could resist an Andrew Cashner Bobblehead. Part of me really wanted to see this series. So anyway no more bitching and moaning from me ever again about Interleague games.
Play Ball
Chicago Cubs - Arizona Cardinals 167 combined years and no rings
I guess I'm a masochist
I'll bitch and moan for you.
I still think Interleague games are stupid.
Fasten those seat belts...
by katie casey on Jun 17, 2011 11:37 AM CDT up reply actions
You're gonna hate realignment, aren't you?
"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 did the last time
lol
Chicago Cubs - Arizona Cardinals 167 combined years and no rings
I guess I'm a masochist
so did DJLM miss a spot on quade's car or something?
flippity floppity floop
by jesus christos on Jun 17, 2011 11:44 AM CDT reply actions
No. he just does not have the photos of Quade
that DeWitt clearly does. One has to wonder if they are even more embarressing then the ones
Neifi had on Dusty.
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
Me either
by Doggie Stalker on Jun 17, 2011 11:46 AM CDT up reply actions
but are they more embarassing than the ones aaron miles had on lou?
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by jesus christos on Jun 17, 2011 11:47 AM CDT up reply actions
Sori must have had a set also
The fact he stayed leading off for so long
by Madison Cub Fan on Jun 17, 2011 12:16 PM CDT up reply actions
After DeWitts AB yesterday had Quade talking to the umpire. i was wondering if Quade was trying to get them to let DeWitt try it again.
Then I thought Quade got the batboy mixed up with Campana
i do a double take everytime, i have to check to make sure the Batboys helmet has two ear flaps
and not just one…thats the only way i know if i cant see the number.
We'll probably see DJ in the lineup on Sunday against Sabathia
But don’t worry – I’m sure Quade will find a way to keep DeWitt the lineup somehow.
by Jody Jody Davis on Jun 17, 2011 11:58 AM CDT up reply actions
dewitt will play SS
flippity floppity floop
by jesus christos on Jun 17, 2011 12:00 PM CDT up reply actions
At least he didn't get the L in the last one
Improvement?
"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 would say improvement considering everything. Averaging under 5 innings a start... yeesh.
"Beisbol been berry berry good to me." -Tony Oliva
Not exactly Halladay
Is he?
"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
Halladay's older brother from a Legion softball team...
Good friends with Hendry though.
"Beisbol been berry berry good to me." -Tony Oliva
He's kind of like the 2000 Roy Halladay
When Halladay went 4-7, 10.64 ERA, 2.20 WHIP
by Jody Jody Davis on Jun 17, 2011 11:54 AM CDT up reply actions
None of which have been against the Yankees
I’ll take the “under”.
by Jody Jody Davis on Jun 17, 2011 11:51 AM CDT up reply actions
Let's all take the "under" and watch as Davis does the opposite.
"Beisbol been berry berry good to me." -Tony Oliva
define not gets though the 4th
He could give up 6 runs in 4 innings and Q could keep him in.
by Madison Cub Fan on Jun 17, 2011 12:14 PM CDT up reply actions
It's only Friday, he has plenty of time to wipe that out.
"Beisbol been berry berry good to me." -Tony Oliva
A couple 4 putts go a long way
But I’m pulling for the kid… can’t imagine how hard it would be mentally to do that twice in consecutive majors
We'll all miss you Ron.
I heard he has now held the lead in the 4 consecutive majors.
"Beisbol been berry berry good to me." -Tony Oliva
In golf, I believe they refer to that
As the “Van de Velde”. Older golfers may call it “Sharking”.
"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 would like to see any attempt at sign stealing to be met with a fastball to ribcage
Last December when I was with New Orleans, our fat punk kicker, Garrett Hartley, missed a game-winner and we lost for the second week in a row – that was one of the times you want to grab a guy and tell him to [bug ] off," Fujita said. "But Hartley was young, and I didn’t want to mess him up for good, so I just bit my lip and said, ‘Hey, man, don’t worry about it — it was a team loss,’ which of course was a total lie."
by Fat Punk Kicker on Jun 17, 2011 12:16 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
The line-up is ridiculous.
It was bad enough batting DeWitt 3rd yesterday, but, after going 0-4 he’s right back in there today, AGAINST THE YANKEES!
Let’s see, DeWitt is hitting .208 during the past week (5 for 24), less than .200 against right handed pitchers, and he’s hitting .150 with runners in scoring position. That sounds like a great pick for a 3-hole hitter to me.
DJ went 2-4 the other night and will probably never play again. I’d even rather see Baker in there. What is Quade’s fascination with DeWitt? If they are showcasing them so that they can trade him, they are just hurting his trade value as the more they play him, the more that teams see that he’s just a utility player. But he bats third for our team!
Fukudome has been hitting well, but he’s NOT a lead-off hitter. Castro should be hitting lead-off every day (7/7 in SB attempts, on base 5 times yesterday) and not going from 1st-3rd-1st-3rd-1st-3rd in the batting order. Honestly, do you see any other manager doing that with their line-up? Fukudome should be hitting third, as he’s the Cubs leading hitter with runners in scoring position and he could be a patient hitter in front of Ramirez. Horrific managing.
By the way, is there a standing rule in the Cubs dugout that our pitcher has to give up 2 or 3 runs and load the bases before the pitching coach even sticks his head out of the dugout? Have they ever thought of giving the pitcher a breather or slowing the game down?
From what we heard this week from Ricketts, it looks like Cubs fans are going to have to watch these garbage decisions for a while What a complete joke!
by TheGrinch13 on Jun 17, 2011 12:16 PM CDT reply actions 3 recs
You are a mean one Mr Grinch
Last December when I was with New Orleans, our fat punk kicker, Garrett Hartley, missed a game-winner and we lost for the second week in a row – that was one of the times you want to grab a guy and tell him to [bug ] off," Fujita said. "But Hartley was young, and I didn’t want to mess him up for good, so I just bit my lip and said, ‘Hey, man, don’t worry about it — it was a team loss,’ which of course was a total lie."
by Fat Punk Kicker on Jun 17, 2011 12:17 PM CDT up reply actions
You really are a heel
"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
Really? The guy with the highest OBP among all leadoff hitters (MLB wide)
is not a leadoff hitter?
We'll all miss you Ron.
And #2 is probably Castro's natural slot - he is too much of a free swinger to lead off
But DeWitt at #3? Um, well,……………
i dont even know why people bother anymore
flippity floppity floop
by jesus christos on Jun 17, 2011 12:57 PM CDT up reply actions
I wouldn't worry too much about DeWitt's BA with RISP...
… we rarely have any.
(Yesterday excepted, of course.)
"Sometimes you eat the bar and sometimes..."
Agree about DeWitt, vehemently disagree about Fukudome/Castro
When will people learn the value of OBP at leadoff? Fukudome’s OBP is 60 points higher than Castro’s! OBP is the single most important thing a leadoff hitter can provide, and Fukudome does it far better than Castro.
Should be a fun and interesting series...
I went to the Friday and Sunday games back in 03. Lol, not much has changed for both teams….
Two teams as different as third world and non third world countries….
The Cubs’ little surge is nice but I just can’t see it continuing. I’d love to see it continue but against the Bronx Bums? Idk…
I’m starting to feel like Randy Quaid from Major League…..
by Unclemike on Jun 17, 2011 12:20 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
Stat graphic on TV yesterday --- Castro
Castro is average 1.3+ hits per game and ranks 5th in Cubs history for season average led by Bill Madlock (1.4+) on the screen I recall Ernie Banks and Glenn Beckert, didn’t see the other but wonder if it was Billy Williams
Piniella: "This is a tougher job than I thought it would be, I'm going to be honest with you."
The fact that DJ LeMahieu still isn't getting consistent playing time,
really irriates the heck out of me.
R.I.P. to my grandfather, Andrew Wiley
The reason I am a Cub fan forever
Although to honest if DJ not getting playing time was the thing that irrated me most about the
Cubs this year I’d be a happy girl
by Madison Cub Fan on Jun 17, 2011 12:24 PM CDT up reply actions
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IQ6xGMSOu1E
"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 can't believe that's been watched 600,000 times
by Madison Cub Fan on Jun 17, 2011 12:47 PM CDT up reply actions
Inorite!
It should be at least 10 times that!
"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 SWL get video of his duck invasion?
I forget
"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
yes...
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 17, 2011 12:53 PM CDT up reply actions
0-7 on the year.
The streak ends today…right?
"Pounding sand since 1982...."
by cubswynn on Jun 17, 2011 12:28 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
lol does it really matter what our lineup is?
We have Doug Davis pitching! We’ve got this one in the bag!
by bleedinblue76 on Jun 17, 2011 12:29 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
On
second thought the only thing in the bag will be my head while I sit in the stands
Cubs 2011 70-92
Rofl! I wish I was able to be there this weekend!
by bleedinblue76 on Jun 17, 2011 12:34 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
It may be a tough season to stomach but winning a series like this could provide an oasis in all the misery. GO CUBS!
"Ronald Reagan has held the two most demeaning jobs in the country; President of the United States and radio broadcaster for the Chicago Cubs."
Hey now!
You gotta roll with it. And even if we don’t win the series, don’t look back in anger. Some might say that we have a chance since Jeter will cast no shadow on Wrigley. Even if that doesn’t work, if you can still find a nice Trixie to say hello to you, you’ve come out ahead. Heck, you might even buy her a flower – a nice rose with morning glory is traditional, 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
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Permission to join you guys for (part of) the game today? I usually go in and out (pause, I know) of opponents blogs during Yankees games to talk to some new people and gain some knowledge about other teams.
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C'mon in
We can be a surly lot, but generally direct the bile at the team. Outside perspective is always welcome, so long as the poster isn’t the gloating type.
"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 think I’ve learned when and when not to comment by now, so if I randomly disappear when (if) the Yankees score that’s why.
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Writer for Pinstripe Alley
"No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball."
If you don't love David Robertson and Brett Gardner I don't love you.
Doug Davis is our starting pitcher....
you will disappear for most of the first 4 innings.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 17, 2011 1:07 PM CDT up reply actions
If Russell and Grabow get into the action
He might stay away quite a bit
by Madison Cub Fan on Jun 17, 2011 1:08 PM CDT up reply actions
We hate you already
J/k kinda
Last December when I was with New Orleans, our fat punk kicker, Garrett Hartley, missed a game-winner and we lost for the second week in a row – that was one of the times you want to grab a guy and tell him to [bug ] off," Fujita said. "But Hartley was young, and I didn’t want to mess him up for good, so I just bit my lip and said, ‘Hey, man, don’t worry about it — it was a team loss,’ which of course was a total lie."
by Fat Punk Kicker on Jun 17, 2011 1:07 PM CDT up reply actions
Would love to see
a Cubs victory today. Please let it happen.
Be the kind of woman that when your feet hit the ground each morning the devil says, "OH CRAP, SHE'S UP"!
WE HAVE A WINNING RECORD WHEN HE STARTS.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 17, 2011 1:16 PM CDT up reply actions
UH NO ITS CUZ THE PITCHERS FEEL COMFORTABLE WITH HIM
DUUUUHHH
flippity floppity floop
by jesus christos on Jun 17, 2011 1:26 PM CDT up reply actions
Still waiting on David to get out of the bathroom
"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
It is on.
Be the kind of woman that when your feet hit the ground each morning the devil says, "OH CRAP, SHE'S UP"!
Battery of Koyie Hill and Doug Davis...against the New York Yankees?
I can’t understand for the life of me, why this team has such a awful record.
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