Cubs Beat Yankees 3-1; Finally, Doug Davis Pays Cubs Back
by Al Yellon on Jun 17, 2011 5:15 PM CDT
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PrintEven at the wildly overinflated face value ticket prices for this series, today's 3-1 Cubs win over the Yankees at sun-kissed Wrigley Field was well worth the price of admission.
There was once a pitcher for the Brooklyn Dodgers named Preacher Roe, who was part of the great Dodger teams of the 1950s. Like Doug Davis, he threw lefthanded... and very slowly. Roe was once quoted as saying, "I've got three pitches: a change, a change off my change, and a change off my change off my change."
During his career, Davis made 18 starts against the Cubs. In at least half of them, he baffled Cubs hitters in exactly the way he tied Yankees hitters in knots today. Occasionally throwing breaking balls as slow as 67 MPH, Davis was outstanding Friday afternoon, giving up just three hits. If he hadn't given up a one-out double to Nick Swisher in the eighth inning, Mike Quade might have let him finish it; he'd allowed jut a pair of singles and three walks up to that time. Davis left in favor of Sean Marshall to a rousing ovation; he tipped his cap to the crowd. Now how often have we seen that at Wrigley Field lately? That was just about the best pitching performance by any Cubs starting pitcher this year.
Meanwhile, the over-capacity crowd of 42,219 -- and it was a legit number, or close; the standing-room areas and bleachers were stuffed full -- cheered the Cubs teeing off on Sweaty Freddy Garcia in the first inning for a pair of runs. Starlin Castro led the charge with an RBI double after a leadoff walk to Kosuke Fukudome; he then scored on an Aramis Ramirez single. Castro doubled again in the third and scored the Cubs' third run. He's raised his average to .315 with five hits in his last seven official at-bats.
Meanwhile, Davis was mowing down batters and Garcia settled down, giving up just one further hit, a bunt single by Tony Campana in the sixth. Campana looked like he had second base stolen, but a perfect throw by Russell Martin to Eduardo Nunez got Campana tagged out right on the butt before he got his hand into second base.
All of this set up some dramatic matchups in the later innings. After Davis was lifted, Sean Marshall came in and struck out Curtis Granderson. Mark Teixeira followed with an RBI single on a 3-2 pitch that just got too much into his zone, scoring the only Yankees run of the game. That brought Carlos Marmol in for a four-out save. To a crowd standing and cheering his every pitch, Marmol struck out Alex Rodriguez to end the eighth.
It almost felt like 2008, or even 2003 when the Yankees were last in town. A fan, or many, could be forgiven if he or she forgot for a moment that the Cubs still are double digits behind a division lead, because they weren't playing like a fifth-place team today.
Reed Johnson jogged out to left field to begin the ninth inning, replacing Alfonso Soriano even though Soriano would have been due up to bat second in the last of the ninth. It was a prescient call. Reed dived to make a spectacular catch of a tailing-away fly ball hit by Robinson Cano to lead off the inning. After Martin walked, Marmol got pinch-hitter Jorge Posada on a gorgeous slider.
Not satisfied to end it the easy way, Marmol allowed a bouncing single up the middle by Brett Gardner.
Chris Dickerson, who had played in Wrigley many times as a member of the Cincinnati Reds, was sent up by Joe Girardi to bat for reliever Luis Ayala (who is one of the last active players to have played for the Montreal Expos). Dickerson was totally overmatched by Marmol, who struck him out on three pitches to end it.
The afternoon was festive; thousands of Yankee fans chanted "Let's go Yankees" at various times, and were friendly and as always, passionate about their team and knowledgeable, as well they should be for fans of a team that wins as often as the Yankees do. They may be considered "the evil empire", but damn, I'd like the Cubs to win even a fraction of as many World Series as the Yankees have.
Regarding this series, the Cubs have clearly raised their game to the level of the opponent. Already having clinched a winning homestand with the fourth win this week, there's a real chance the Cubs can win this series. A.J. Burnett is good, but hardly invincible, and the Cubs have defeated CC Sabathia before. The 2006 Cubs were awful, but they scored nine runs off him in less than two innings in Cleveland on June 21, 2006. Perhaps even this not-so-fantastic team can do the same on Sunday.
For an afternoon, at least, it was good to remember what it felt like to play crisp baseball (maybe the best all-around game the Cubs have played all season) and have some energy in Wrigley Field. Here's to more of the same the rest of the weekend. And thanks again, Doug Davis. Nice to have one of these games for our side instead of against.
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Well, hello there 2011 Chicago Cubs!
Where have you been hiding all season???
Get 'em on, Get 'em over, Get 'em in!
by DKT on Jun 17, 2011 5:17 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
In their dens hibernating.
I blame punxatawney Phil.
by tootle on Jun 17, 2011 6:04 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
No Al it's not double digits!
It’s 9.5 until the Brewers play at 6! Enjoy it!
never forget...
1.7%
anything is possible...
by wrigleyrocker12 on Jun 17, 2011 5:22 PM CDT reply actions
We've all seen stranger things happen than teams like the Cubs come back to win divisions.
It’s possible, maybe if they can get it to around 6 at the all star break. Just keep playing good baseball and don’t even worry about it.
never forget...
1.7%
anything is possible...
by wrigleyrocker12 on Jun 17, 2011 5:33 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
We’ve all seen stranger things happen than teams like the Cubs come back to win divisions.
Not many, though, and not from this far back.
I do like the way they’ve been playing this week. Good to see.
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Yeah but it has happened.
Like I said, just put out heads down and keep playing good baseball, and maybe we get up there.
never forget...
1.7%
anything is possible...
by wrigleyrocker12 on Jun 17, 2011 5:37 PM CDT up reply actions
I"m not wildly optimistic about that
but I’m also not going to dissuade you from feeling that way.
I hope you’re right.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jun 17, 2011 7:01 PM CDT up reply actions
Neither am I
But a man can hope, right?
never forget...
1.7%
anything is possible...
by wrigleyrocker12 on Jun 17, 2011 7:02 PM CDT up reply actions
You know this is the Cubs blog
winner of a half a dozen games this month.
Done.
Now let’s keep cutting into that deficit.
Minor League Contributing Writer, Athletics Nation.
State high point count: 3/50
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jun 18, 2011 8:43 AM CDT up reply actions
Nice day for Davis and the Cubs today
… the throw from Martin to nunez in the 6th wasn’t a “perfect throw” it was a bad throw by Martin and a perfect tag by Nunez. Im sick of the stupid 7th inning stretch crap, that guy today was pathetic and its not cute anymore.
These goody-goody smurfs make me sick
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by Gibbon Jockey on Jun 17, 2011 5:32 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
great game
The Johnson catch was potentially a big one. Good pitching cures many ills and the Cubs played a relatively sound game all the way around which is great to see.
Only negative is that it is time to move Carlos Pena down to 8th. I just don’t understand how you bat a guy 5th who hasn’t hit above .230 since 2008. The guy is batting .145 with RISP, it is getting ridiculous to bat him this high in the lineup, let alone putting him in the lineup.
Potentially?
Baseball is pitching, hitting, baserunning and defense.
by daver on Jun 17, 2011 5:31 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
well, i mean c'mon
if he misses it that is a runner on second or third and even if he scores the cubs still win. I’m not going to ‘assume’ that the Cubs would have lost if he didn’t catch it.
by BeltwayCubsFan on Jun 17, 2011 6:01 PM CDT up reply actions
Fair enough.
But it certainly felt like a big one.
(You’re welcome.)
Baseball is pitching, hitting, baserunning and defense.
I would hope we wouldn't remove our best hitter from the line-up.
Since early May, his OPS is well over .850. After a dreadful April, he’s basically returned to good form.
"The cheaper the hood, the gaudier the talk" - Philip Marlowe
by ForTheLoveOfBiitner on Jun 17, 2011 9:04 PM CDT up reply actions
If you stop looking at batting averages...
you might start to do some “understanding”. Good luck.
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by jameslcrockett on Jun 18, 2011 5:03 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Q-ball won't let that stop him.
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by jameslcrockett on Jun 18, 2011 1:12 PM CDT up reply actions
Always Good to Beat the Yankees
Even though, I don’t view Doug Davis as the second coming of Jamie Moyer. Davis had a great game today.
2012 - The 104th time is the charm.
Doug Davis, where have you been?
Great game, amazing pitching. Still trying to figure out this team but it was amazing today. I made up my mind 10 days ago not to try to come in for the series now I’m rethinking that decision. Whomever kidnapped our Cubs, keep them, I like this team the last 5 games much better. Even Q has been good!
We'll miss you Big Boy. #10 for Hall of Fame.
by mrcubsfan on Jun 17, 2011 5:24 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
Everyone's welcome on the Dougie D bandwagon.
Much better than the nightmare that was James Russell starting.
GM's are in charge of Managers, not the other way around.
There are a lot of still active Expos
Vlad Guerrero, Orlando Cabrera, Brian Schneider, Maicer Izturis, Juan Rivera, Livan Hernandez, Bartolo Colon, Jon Rauch, Jamey Carroll, Javier Vasquez, Scott Downs, Carl Pavano, Bruce Chen, Guillermo Mota. Might have missed a couple. That’s 15.
Geoff Blum and Nick Johnson are still active, although they’ve been disabled all season.
Wow, I didn't realize there were that many.
It’s been seven years since there was a Montreal Expos. Some of those guys are reaching the end of the line. I’ll bet by 2013 there won’t be more than two or three left.
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@bat app had the catch up pretty quickly :)
Soto’s will always be a favorite but he’s struggling this year again :(
by Madison Cub Fan on Jun 17, 2011 5:57 PM CDT up reply actions
You can have him almost all to yourself then :)
by Madison Cub Fan on Jun 17, 2011 6:37 PM CDT up reply actions
I think you are alone
I don’t think Mrs. Hill wants him over Geo
Plus RJ has an in.....
his catch in DC in 08 :)
by Madison Cub Fan on Jun 17, 2011 6:38 PM CDT up reply actions
I can't get enough of
the one where he robbed Prince Fielder.
I can watch that over and over and over. Love it. The look on Dempster’s face is priceless.
Fasten those seat belts...
I saw the Fielder one in person
We were sitting in the lower deck right next to the right-field wall. Couldn’t believe it.
Reed is good for one spectacular catch a season, at least.
IIRC, Dempster was pitching the night he made the catch in DC, too.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jun 17, 2011 7:04 PM CDT up reply actions
The look on Prince's face is priceless too
As are the frustrated antics of Bernie Brewer.
Something you don’t see it Katie’s clip, but is on this video on MLB.com is Fielder tipping his cap in salute to RJ.
Any idea
If that one still exists on the internet anywhere?
MLB had it removed from youtube =/
They have two liter bottles now? To think I spent all that time demanding a liter!
YOu can only find these on MLB.COM
They pull them from everywhere else. My favorite Fuld catches are stil there,
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
Me either
by Doggie Stalker on Jun 17, 2011 9:02 PM CDT up reply actions
The magic of google :)
I have fond memories of the DC one, I remember pondering that it might be the year for the Cubs during that game.
by Madison Cub Fan on Jun 17, 2011 9:02 PM CDT up reply actions
^This
Is clutch, thanks a ton!
They have two liter bottles now? To think I spent all that time demanding a liter!
Theodore, oh Theodore where art thou?
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
by eths on Jun 18, 2011 1:52 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions
I couldn't agree more
they weren’t playing like a fifth-place team today.
From the first pitch there was a jump in the Cubs step today. It’s probably really silly, but the body language was just there.
And on another note, did the Yankee outfielders seem to be having a really hard time? I think specifically of Granderson’s horrible close on Castro’s first inning RBI, but basically anything that wasn’t a canocorn was an adventure for the NY grass triumvirate.
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Granderson has played at Wrigley before and so has Swisher.
So that’s a bit of a surprise.
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I'll say it again
Any division that has the Pirates 3 out of first place sucks. Let’s see how this team is doing by July 1st. I know its a long-shot but if they win a couple series down the road, The Cubs could be 6-7 games out of first.
Diamondbacks went from last to 2nd
You put a run together and you’re right back in it.
We'll all miss you Ron.
Seriously, this team shouldn't be talking July
they should be talking Burnett
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by Gibbon Jockey on Jun 17, 2011 5:33 PM CDT up reply actions
Good one. You got me. Cool Story Bro.
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by Gibbon Jockey on Jun 17, 2011 5:35 PM CDT up reply actions
I wasn't trying to "get you"
Keep victimizing yourself whenever I make a reply though.
We'll all miss you Ron.
In fact I agreed with you.
But alas, it was a “cool story” and I am a “bro”.
We'll all miss you Ron.
What's your problem?
The Cubs won! Why take runs at people?
Enjoy the victory, man, got another game tomorrow.
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by Gibbon Jockey on Jun 17, 2011 5:38 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm not trying to take runs at people?!
“Cool story bro” Really? That was an innocent response? If you indeed thought it was a cool story, then I apologize, I didn’t mean to “take a run at you”.
We'll all miss you Ron.
it was, in fact, a very cool story
flippity floppity floop
by jesus christos on Jun 17, 2011 5:45 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
have some self confidence, man
flippity floppity floop
by jesus christos on Jun 17, 2011 5:46 PM CDT up reply actions
If they are half as cool as that one
You are looking to be in good shape
by bheidge on Jun 17, 2011 6:00 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
THEY MIGHT WANT TO KISS HIM
flippity floppity floop
by jesus christos on Jun 17, 2011 6:01 PM CDT up reply actions
It's cool
You happen to have caught me in a transitional period and I don’t want to kill ya. I just want to help ya.
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by Gibbon Jockey on Jun 17, 2011 5:58 PM CDT up reply actions
THAT'S RIGHT!
Look at the big brain on alkappy!
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by Gibbon Jockey on Jun 17, 2011 6:14 PM CDT up reply actions
But what does it say on your wallet?
"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
As Al alluded to...
…this was one of those games that reaffirmed I can still enjoy the Cubs — even in a season like this.
Baseball is pitching, hitting, baserunning and defense.
by daver on Jun 17, 2011 5:34 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
They suck you in
Just like that ex who you think maybe has changed their ways. :)
by Madison Cub Fan on Jun 17, 2011 5:41 PM CDT up reply actions
Just like "Godfather III"
You think you’re out, and you’re right back in.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jun 17, 2011 7:06 PM CDT up reply actions
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PZGmeg23ICQ
"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
Or Costanza.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2D-tlsnk4fs&feature=youtube_gdata_player
We'll all miss you Ron.
This feels great!
Going into the weekend, off work, and I get to enjoy the Cubs actually winning a little. I haven’t been able to do this at all this season it seems. Every weekend I get a little more pissed at this team but maybe it’ll pick up a little. I heard Byrd is starting to get ready for his rehab assignments in about 2 weeks, which is great news. Maybe they can hold it together until he gets back. I would love to see Snyder sent down, and make way for Campana, I sure hope they don’t send him back down. Could you imagine a team with Byrd’s efforts, and Campana’s efforts? I’m just saying they’ll look like a team that actually wants a win!
Snyder or DJ
I was just trying to point out that Campana is a call up that is worth more to the team than any of the other replacements this year.
by alabamacubbie on Jun 17, 2011 9:22 PM CDT up reply actions
Campana is a terrible player...
He’s really fast, but his OPS is below .600. His OBP and SLG are both below .300. That’s terrible. Effort is nice, but you have to perform. And frankly, he doesn’t do that.
Yes, they're terrible...
but it’s only 55 PAs, in only 12 games started… can’t really tell much by that. He’s a guy that should either be in the lineup most days or down in AAA, so we can properly evaluate what he can do when he doesn’t have a really high BABIP.
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by jameslcrockett on Jun 18, 2011 1:20 PM CDT up reply actions
Wait, you want to send DJ LaMehieu down?
Now that Barney is on the DL and he actually has a chance to start and prove his worth? No thanks, give him the starting 2B job immediately please.
my original post stated
that when Byrd comes back I would like to keep Campana around. When Byrd comes back don’t you think that Barney will be back? Yes. If he’s back why keep DJ around? Unless he can play CF with the same enthusiasm and effort Campana and Byrd can.
by alabamacubbie on Jun 18, 2011 2:21 PM CDT up reply actions
My son, a Yankee fan, is mad at me tonight!
I’ll mock him all night long because tomorrow may be a long day.
THAT'S GOOD PARENTING!
teach him to take full advantage of the few opportunities that present themselves.
life lessons.
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by Gibbon Jockey on Jun 17, 2011 5:43 PM CDT up reply actions
You try and you try and you try
But they get to that rebellious phase, and it seems like you’ve lost them forever. Time wounds all heels, 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'm in the same boat
it’s hard to tell them to not like a team that was won a World Series since MY father was born. My dad knew a man that was alive for the last World Series Championship
Wow your kid is a Yankee fan?
I have posted this before but this may be the single greatest snappy line I have ever witnessed.
I went with a fellow Cub fan from the old Yahoo newsgroup to a Cubs Mets game at Shea. As we were leaving my friend spotted a young man of maybe 30 wearing a Cubs hat & shirt holding on to a little boy, clearly his son who was wearing a Mets cap and shirt. My friend went over pointed to the son and said in a accusatory tone “What’s with that ?” The young man shrugged sheepishly and said " Its his mother" and without missing a beat my friend retorted back “You have heard of the sacrifice of Abraham haven’t you?”
Had I not been there I would not have believed it. That is one tough Cub fan.
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
Me either
by Doggie Stalker on Jun 17, 2011 8:05 PM CDT up reply actions
So, Al, do you think the Cubs can finally win three in a row, against the Yankees?
It certainly looks doable right now.
Crap not I am going to have to spin around in my office chair 20 times to the left to erase the jinx
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 5:48 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
I'm not going to mock you
I mocked SB for his pick with the Brewers… and I learned my lesson. :)
by Madison Cub Fan on Jun 17, 2011 5:58 PM CDT up reply actions
It won't happen now...I was hoping no one would mention the 3 in a row curse
by alabamacubbie on Jun 17, 2011 9:24 PM CDT up reply actions
C'mon! It's gonna happen sooner or later.
The goat or Merkle’s ghost haven’t found out yet.
by Fraggin Judge on Jun 17, 2011 10:49 PM CDT up reply actions
The cubs have
Finally woken from hibernation.
by tootle on Jun 17, 2011 5:50 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
God let's hope so.
We'll miss you Big Boy. #10 for Hall of Fame.
by mrcubsfan on Jun 17, 2011 5:53 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
I still see them as a seriously flawed team. But that also means one has to enjoy the wins more b/c of it. :)
by Madison Cub Fan on Jun 17, 2011 5:55 PM CDT reply actions
They might be improving from 'awful' to 'not good'.
GM's are in charge of Managers, not the other way around.
Did you see Barry Larkin's suggestion on who the Cubs should get
in the offseason? He said since Pujols might be “too close to home” and that he wouldn’t give 100% to the Cubs. He would go after Fielder.
Larkin does know that Milwaukee is 90 minutes away from Chicago right? How does he know that Fielder would give his all?
What stupid reason behind an argument.
R.I.P. to my grandfather, Andrew Wiley
The reason I am a Cub fan forever
Par for the course when it comes to "analysis".
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by Gibbon Jockey on Jun 17, 2011 6:03 PM CDT up reply actions
Emphasis on the first two sylllables?
Pujols has never struck me as being vehemently anti-Cub or anything. I mean, he beats the crap out of us, no doubt, but he does that to everyone. He’s an equal opportunity ass-kicker.
"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
Yep...just heard that too
With the 1st pick in the 2012 Baseball Amateur Draft, the Chicago Cubs select...
A coincidence with Rothchild in town?
With the 1st pick in the 2012 Baseball Amateur Draft, the Chicago Cubs select...
what crazy timing
flippity floppity floop
by jesus christos on Jun 17, 2011 6:04 PM CDT up reply actions
Whaaaaat? Now that we're in a pennant race?
Obvi Z doesn’t wanna play for a winner.
We'll all miss you Ron.
If you read the whole article...
… basically, Z said he wants to stay and only would do it if they ASKED him to do it. I doubt it will happen.
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Funny thing was this year......
He was right
by Madison Cub Fan on Jun 17, 2011 6:39 PM CDT up reply actions
Zambrano would have to get some serious back.
And I think he could if the Yanks are desperate.
He'd also have to start pitching better.
Otherwise, no one will overlook his temperament.
I think his temperment has been fine since the hiatus.
"The cheaper the hood, the gaudier the talk" - Philip Marlowe
by ForTheLoveOfBiitner on Jun 17, 2011 9:13 PM CDT up reply actions
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by jameslcrockett on Jun 18, 2011 1:21 PM CDT up reply actions
I have a funny feeling it will happen.
Don’t really care one way or the other though.
Fasten those seat belts...
I don't think it will.
And I want Z to stay now.
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Yanks are likely the only real option right?
No one else could afford him?
by Madison Cub Fan on Jun 17, 2011 6:52 PM CDT up reply actions
Probably.
I suppose the Red Sox could, too.
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why not a team like texas?
they have decent money…
They both (stats & bikinis) show a lot, but not everything. - Infielder Toby Harrah
Poster formerly known as Wrigster.
by bilbosbuttons on Jun 17, 2011 6:55 PM CDT up reply actions
Possible, I suppose.
But I don’t think Z is going anywhere.
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i think he will...
what makes you think he isnt?
They both (stats & bikinis) show a lot, but not everything. - Infielder Toby Harrah
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by bilbosbuttons on Jun 17, 2011 6:56 PM CDT up reply actions
Just for grins and giggles...
What sort of package back from the Yankees WOULD make the Cubs a better team?? Because that’s the only reason why you would trade Z – to get better.
Get 'em on, Get 'em over, Get 'em in!
One thing about the Yankees
… their prospects tend to be overrated. I doubt there’s much the Yankees could give at this point.
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They have two very good pitching prospects...
in Betances and Banuelos and three, count ‘em three catching prospects if you include Montero. With Martin producing for them, I’d see about getting Gary Sanchez and one of the pitchers for Zambrano. That would be a fantastic return and well worth doing given how much Zambrano costs for how erratic he is.
If the desperate Yankees or Red Sox come calling offering anything, the Cubs would be fools to give up a chance to get out from under his contract.
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by jameslcrockett on Jun 18, 2011 5:11 AM CDT up reply actions
Wilson?
While I make several comments about the money, it worries me that they’ll still have to find someone to replace his theoretical value and/or find someone else to spend that money on. Lots of risk in trading him, but there’s even more in keeping him.
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by jameslcrockett on Jun 18, 2011 1:11 PM CDT up reply actions
Z or Demp will be picked up by another team
before the deadline. That is what the guys from Baseball Tonight were talking about last week. Whether it be right or not, they said it before the Cubs started playing better baseball.
by alabamacubbie on Jun 17, 2011 9:27 PM CDT up reply actions
The Cardinals have just lost 7 in a row...
The Brewers got their butts handed to them tonight and the Cubs are as hot as they have been all year. It’s all relative, but things can change quickly in a weak division. Let’s see where things stand in a week or two…
Get 'em on, Get 'em over, Get 'em in!
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Blue mountains high .. Blue valleys low
I don't know which way we shall go ..
One summer dream .. one summer dream ..
coda
ELO, 1975
by cubnational on Jun 18, 2011 11:14 AM CDT up reply actions
I LOVE Z
and I never want him to go.
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
Me either
by Doggie Stalker on Jun 17, 2011 9:02 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah, he said it last year, too...
though I think he was more emphatic back then about wanting to stay.
Not popular
but I always loved Big Z. I like his passion and fire. I would love 25 Zambranos on the roster.
That being said, if we can get value for him, the Cubs should probably do it.
by salparadise23 on Jun 17, 2011 7:33 PM CDT up reply actions
Agreed.
Z is one of those players that shows he actually cares about winning…. I don’t think you really see that enough in baseball these days.
Thank you
for the validation. We’ll get them next season
by salparadise23 on Jun 17, 2011 8:51 PM CDT up reply actions
It would be nice if
A Ram did the same. That just ain’t gonna happen though.
Does anyone else
Does anyone else find it interesting that the media portrays Z as a clubhouse cancer but if the Yankees are interested his pitching coach for what 9 years is the pitching coach of the Yankees and Joe Girardi has to have contacts with the Cubs he would have talked to.
Nothing happens unless it's first a dream
by puckishcubsfan on Jun 18, 2011 12:05 PM CDT up reply actions
The Yankees don't really care much about clubhouse cancers...
they have the money to buy their way out of any problems, and the NY Media and their fans have their backs.
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by jameslcrockett on Jun 18, 2011 1:22 PM CDT up reply actions
Told you guys....
this team has good baseball in it. There’s still young talent to show and maybe even trade or acquire too.
What more can be said about Castro btw? What an awesome young player to open the retooling process.
by SenorGato on Jun 17, 2011 6:08 PM CDT via mobile reply actions 1 recs
He should bat second behind Fukudome.
That’s where his skill set is a perfect fit. Maybe one day he’ll have the HR power to bat third, but he’s not really even close to that yet.
by Dcr18 on Jun 17, 2011 6:41 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
I think a lot of the faithful thought this team had "good baseball in it"
but many rejected the notion it was sustainable for 182+ games.
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by Gibbon Jockey on Jun 17, 2011 6:22 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm more impressed with Castro everyday.
I hope he’s a career Cub because he’s going to do amazing things, I wouldn’t be shocked if we’re talking HOF 20 years from now. I wonder if he’ll ever hit under .300 the next 10 years, he’s that good of a pure hitter.
Absolutely
He needs to shore up the D a little bit, but every rally the Cubs have had this year seems to have either Castro or Barney involved.
I regret my Soriano jersey, but I’m getting a Castro jersey this season!
by salparadise23 on Jun 17, 2011 7:43 PM CDT up reply actions
I would recommend he start fielding better.
He’s more patient at the plate lately, thank God.
by Fraggin Judge on Jun 17, 2011 10:52 PM CDT up reply actions
Nice to see a great guy former Cub
Joe Giardi, I always liked Joe. Lucky SOB…. managing Yankees. I bet he liked being back at wrigley.
We'll miss you Big Boy. #10 for Hall of Fame.
by mrcubsfan on Jun 17, 2011 6:26 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
What a great win
Let’s get tomorrow and see if this team can string together a couple of winning series
It never gets to be easy.
Why the fuck doesn't it ever get to be easy?
I want this to keep flying all weekend boys.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 17, 2011 6:47 PM CDT reply actions 8 recs
OT-Was it you that was looking for the PASS10N t-shirts?
I remember someone that couldn’t go the night of the giveaway asking if they can be bought somewhere else. My husband found one for me at the gift shop inside Wrigley. They are running $30, so I’m surprised he got it for me. He is the best husband in the world.
If it wasn’t you…sorry, my mistake.
Fasten those seat belts...
This is one of the best pics I've ever seen!
I love it:) great job!
by bleedinblue76 on Jun 17, 2011 8:23 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Awesome!
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jun 17, 2011 9:00 PM CDT up reply actions
I gotta say SWL...
you’ve outdone yourself there…
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I work the late shift
and really look forward to reviewing the game threads and recap after a Cubs victory and am reposting this (copied from you) as it made my day. – Didn’t want anyone to miss it.
I always check after a victory too.
The one of Bernie Brewer as Cubs win Milton was outstanding the other day.
Fasten those seat belts...
Not only did Reed make an outstanding catch, but according to Pat & Keith, he cut his hand on the play...
…and spent the rest of the inning constantly wiping the blood off on his jersey.
Now that would be one helluva game-used jersey to auction off for Cubs Care.
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
Yeah, he was they were showing it on TV.
There was quite a bit of blood there.
never forget...
1.7%
anything is possible...
by wrigleyrocker12 on Jun 17, 2011 9:32 PM CDT up reply actions
I could imagine
Those warning tracks are a lot more conducive to cutting and scraping than people think.
We'll all miss you Ron.
So is the line near the home team's pen
I’m sure within the next few years Scott’s will be selling bags of officially licensed Wrigley Field gravel.
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by Gibbon Jockey on Jun 17, 2011 11:50 PM CDT up reply actions
so he cut himself
watching the game i saw him bleeding wiping and licking it off. why no pitching coatch time out?
This ain't soccer
"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 an optimist
WE CAN’T GET SWEPT!!!!
Screw you Yanks!
by salparadise23 on Jun 17, 2011 7:27 PM CDT reply actions 2 recs
Lets hope todays game sets
the tone for the rest of the week . Anytime you limit the Yankees ability to score is a good day . Good effort by Davis and a great catch by Johnson . Tomorrow is another game to win .
Huge
HUGE catch by Reed. Totally changed the complexion of that inning.
by salparadise23 on Jun 17, 2011 7:45 PM CDT up reply actions
I saw him heading to the batting cage under the bleachers to hit yesterday.
I wouldn’t be surprised to see him go on a rehab assignment soon.
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Typical CF.
"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
Doug was very good today. It
was so unexpected and was fun to see him be successful.
The catch by Reed was awesome. Hope his cut isn’t too bad.
Haven’t felt this good about this team in a while. Feels pretty darn good.
Be the kind of woman that when your feet hit the ground each morning the devil says, "OH CRAP, SHE'S UP"!
What a game!
I was hoarse for several hours afterward.
I can’t say enough good things about Doug Davis … I certainly didn’t expect him to play like he did today. That might have been the best pitching performance I have ever seen, especially considering the Yankees are always good.
When Marmol struck out Dickerson to end it, that was the loudest reaction I’ve ever heard at Wrigley. Today’s game felt more like a 2008 game than a 2011 game. Everything went right. :)
Al, about the Yankees fans being nice, there was a very loud, obnoxious Yankees fan a few rows in front of me. He screamed out “GO YANKEES” during the national anthem, only to get booed, but we Cubs fans got the last laugh.
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jun 17, 2011 9:03 PM CDT reply actions
Reeds grab was one of the best this year.
Davis looked like he was throwing against the Cubs as you mentioned Al.
Campana should bunt every game.
I have had enough of Blake DeWitt at secondbase, done.
Soriano, well, sliders away. Amazing he still after all of these years just waves at them.
I loved the sound at the park even though I was watching on TV.
Castro really can be something special. Most days the ball he hit to the track would have been well into the seats.
I must admit Dome really has been real solid this year. If he continues this play I wonder if the Cubs would offer a deal for say 2 years.
Burnett struggles on the road. Lets continue his road misery.
Two things that i really liked...
Marmol gave Reed a nice hug in the handshake line and Z was the first player to greet Davis after he came out of the game. Good signs of teamwork
Bob Brenly on Leo Nunez "Dan Uggla just saved Nunez’ life because Koyie would break him into a million pieces"
Iowa getting crushed, but it looks like
Colvin is a single away from the cycle, and should have another at bat
Bob Brenly on Leo Nunez "Dan Uggla just saved Nunez’ life because Koyie would break him into a million pieces"
Putting aside my opinion of ownership/the front office...
this game was a lot of fun to follow at work today. Great pitching, just enough hitting, and what sounds like a stellar defensive play by Reed Johnson.
Seemed as much fun as the 3-1 victory over the Yankees back in 2003 (which I was able to watch on TV).
Caught the 7th - end today on MLB
the Yankees TV broadcasters were a bit whiney about “questionable” strikes that Marmol was getting. BS, they were all at the knees and Hill wasn’t reaching to catch them.
Great game, nice to see the Cubs playing like they are capable. I have always thought that getting Davis was a good move because he is so different from any others on the staff. Throw a soft-tossing lefty out there amongst the hard throwers to keep a team off balance a bit during a series.
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Home Plate Blue was a disaster today
all over the place for both squads
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by Gibbon Jockey on Jun 17, 2011 11:44 PM CDT up reply actions
a requirement to work for YES network is to complain
flippity floppity floop
by jesus christos on Jun 18, 2011 12:21 AM CDT up reply actions
I thought that was ESPN.
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jun 18, 2011 12:26 AM CDT up reply actions
And Fox*
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jun 18, 2011 12:26 AM CDT up reply actions
fox, ESPN, and YES
are basically the same thing
flippity floppity floop
by jesus christos on Jun 18, 2011 12:32 AM CDT up reply actions
Sad to hear, because I don't mind Michael Kay and Ken Singleton
It’s the unholy duo of Jon Sterling and that nitwit Suzyn Walman that suck out loud.
Has Kay gotten any better?
Last time I listened to him, it was painful. That was a few years 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
He might be grating, just not as much as Sterling
Watched some of the Yankees/A’s game on YES a couple weeks ago and they were actually complimentary towards Oakland.
I've always liked RJ...
He might not be the fastest out there, He may not be the best hitter, but you know when he’s on the field He’s giving you 110%…
How many times have we seen him make a sliding catch that most guys would have pulled up short and fielded on a hop? Yeah someone faster would have gotten there faster and made an easy catch, but Reed puts it all out there on the field…
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From where I was sitting today,
I actually didn’t see his catch. I figured he’d recorded an out when the Cubs fans in front of me started cheering … and then I saw the replays on the television screens on the upper deck supports.
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jun 18, 2011 12:03 AM CDT up reply actions
And if anyone was wondering about the crowd being into it,
Many of us there didn’t leave when the game ended. Nearly all of the Cubs fans there stood in their seats and sang “GO CUBS GO” together. I haven’t seen that before, to be honest, where the crowd doesn’t leave right after the last out is recorded.
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jun 18, 2011 12:23 AM CDT reply actions
The hunt for 90 games continues. If they keep playing like this, it's possible.
A big IF, I’ll admit.
By the way, Campana was tagged on his leg. The TV slow motion showed it clearly.
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
by eths on Jun 18, 2011 1:46 AM CDT via mobile reply actions
And also
St. Louis was defeated by KC keeping their nose dive intact and the Brewer’s lost to (uh someone) and I was forced to go to the store and buy some tissue. Come on Demp! Keep her going!
FAAAAAAAAACK YOUUUUUU!
DAH BROOAHS WERE NO MATCH FOAH THE GLORY THAT IS DAH RED SAWX! MAYBE THEY SHOULD RIOT IN MI…MIWK…WISCANSAN JUST TO MAKE THE PLACE NOT SMELL LIKE CAW CRAP!
(belches up Jager)
RED SAWX RAWK!
"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 18, 2011 4:35 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
would
take a gift from god for the cubs to dig themselves out of the hole they dug.nice to see them playing good ball at least.and will big z be leaving town with the yankees?
Would you consider
A 7 game Cardinals slide and Brewers losing 4-5 a gift from God?
I will be happy if they just continue to play good baseball.
We’ll sort out the rest at the end of September.
Per the New York Times,
Doug Davis yesterday became one of only two pitchers to record 22 outs against the Yankees while giving up only three hits. The other is Josh Beckett.
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jun 18, 2011 7:59 AM CDT reply actions
I assume that is for this year, not ever.
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Yes, for this year.
Missed the proofreading there.
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jun 18, 2011 8:44 AM CDT up reply actions
Words can't describe how good it feels
to see this team winning and playing like this. I don’t where this is coming from, I don’t know how long it lasts, but I love it. We’re such a dirty, ragamuffin team, so lets keep winning dirty.
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by Craig in South Bend on Jun 18, 2011 8:03 AM CDT reply actions
Looks like today's Cubs-Yankees game will be seen by about 75-80% of the country today.
Pretty much the only cities not seeing the game and the ones getting the Rangers-Braves: Atlanta, GA, Jacksonville, FL, New Orleans, LA, Oklahoma City, OK, Dallas, TX, San Antonio, TX, and Houston, TX.
Everyone else will be seeing the Cubs. Linky
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jun 18, 2011 9:02 AM CDT reply actions
Had to figure that was going to happen
Yankees-Cubs is a huge deal, baseball-wise. Senators-Braves? Notsomuch.
"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
Yeah.
I just wish Cubbie-Tim was here to vent about this.
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jun 18, 2011 9:31 AM CDT up reply actions
Tell him to take a break from posting news articles
He could probably use it. I would drive myself mad posting that much about all the f’d up things in this world.
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by Craig in South Bend on Jun 18, 2011 10:12 AM CDT up reply actions
You're right - baseball Senators IV
I should have specified. Baseball Senators II now play in the Twin Cities.
"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'd be surprised...
They usually go out of their way to put the worst possible game up here in the NW.
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by jameslcrockett on Jun 18, 2011 1:24 PM CDT up reply actions
It's nearly 24 hrs later
and I’m still going W-O-W after Reeds catch! Tho a sweep of the yanks might not mean the Cubs’ll win Division in 2011, it might be a telling moment for the yankees. As I’ve said many times, please, at least let our Cubbies be competetive…please? Since our recent “successes” of the last decade, I’ve grown spoiled. I just ask one simple thing: Please, don’t let teams look forward to playing the Cubs…that’s not so much, is it? Enjoy the weekend everyone! GO CUBS!
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No one has ever stopped the Cubs from being competitive ..
except the Cubs themselves ..
I want one of those gray T-shirts they wore.
Blue mountains high .. Blue valleys low
I don't know which way we shall go ..
One summer dream .. one summer dream ..
coda
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by cubnational on Jun 18, 2011 11:18 AM CDT up reply actions
Good Afternoon Cubnatl
If you’re going to insist on making sense…I’m gonna be forced to leave BCB! :)
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Sometimes baseball reminds you why you love baseball
That was yesterdays game. Haven’t enjoyed the Cubs at all this year. In fact have refused several offers for free tickets and always being glad in hindsight. Although I’m not drinking the Koolaid the powder is in the pitcher. If they win another game in this series I may have to add the water and grab a spoon.
it's gonna happen
that’s what I’ve been saying all week ..
WHAT it might be remains to be seen. Remember my sig ..
Blue mountains high .. Blue valleys low
I don't know which way we shall go ..
One summer dream .. one summer dream ..
coda
ELO, 1975
On way
On way out to meet friends for lunch before the game.
Okay I know I’m chasing rainbows but remember in 07 we were 9 1/2 games out in early June and looked like the 62 Mets.
Nothing happens unless it's first a dream
by puckishcubsfan on Jun 18, 2011 12:08 PM CDT reply actions
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