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Open Thread: Cubs vs. Padres at Mesa and Cubs vs. Rangers at Surprise, Friday 3/9, 2:05 CT

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It's split-squad day, which means almost every one of the 58 players in camp (less a few pitchers who have either just thrown, or will tomorrow) ought to get some playing time today.

Here's the MLB Multimedia Guide for today. If you only have MLB Audio, you're shut out -- there is no radio coverage today. The game at Mesa, however, is on CSN Chicago and MLB.TV -- there is no coverage of the game at Surprise.

Lineup for the Mesa game, courtesy as always of Bruce Miles:

Soriano, CF
Izturis, SS
Lee, 1B
Ramirez, 3B
Jones, RF
Barrett, C
Coats, LF
Perez, 2B
Hill, P

Bruce also reports he saw Matt Murton and Ronny Cedeno board the bus to Surprise, so they'll probably be starting there, along with Neal Cotts, who will be the starting pitcher against the Rangers.

Cubs/Rangers MLB.com Gameday link

Cubs/Padres MLB.com Gameday link

Bob Feller is the second-oldest living Hall of Famer (after Phil Rizzuto, who probably shouldn't be there in the first place). He still attends Indians spring training every year, and a couple of days ago when they played the Yankees, the New York Times ran this article about Feller and his 15-year-old grandson Dan (free registration required). Fascinating reading, not only about the baseball side of it, but about Feller's service in World War II. The photo shows Dan Feller, who bears a striking resemblance to a young Bob Feller.

Discuss amongst yourselves.

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Izturis in the 2 hole
you've got to be joking me.
on hiatus

by Faith plus 1 on Mar 9, 2007 11:36 AM CST reply actions  

It's a split-squad day.
Murton (and probably DeRosa) and others who might usually hit #2, are probably playing in the other game.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al Yellon on Mar 9, 2007 11:45 AM CST up reply actions  

ah, I misread
the main post.
on hiatus

by Faith plus 1 on Mar 9, 2007 11:47 AM CST up reply actions  

Awww man...
No Gameday Audio?! What is this, London during the blitz? Do we need to maintain radio silence to avoid snipers? What?!

Well, even a Cubs junkie like me can't justify buying MLB.TV for one lowly spring training game. If any generous, attentive soul(s) out there feels like doing play-by-play on this thread, though, I'd be much obliged.

The lineup for the Mesa game is serviceable enough. Let's hope Lou doesn't seriously consider Izzy for the two-hole during the regular season, but, considering the guy is batting .500 with a .545 OBP (according to sportsline.com), I guess he makes a serviceable number two hitter. (I know, I know...small sample.)

Maybe I should tell my boss I'm sick and go home to watch the game. No, that would be crazy. <cough, cough>

I didn't have the ball, bitch!

by daver on Mar 9, 2007 11:40 AM CST reply actions  

mlb audio/mlbtv
LOL-- my thoughts exactly re MLBTV. I am tempted all the time to buy it, but I can't justify it.
RICK SCHWAB!

by ExNorthsider on Mar 9, 2007 11:47 AM CST up reply actions  

just a few hours later...
I have bitten the bullet... for one month ($19.95) of premium MLBTV. We'll see how it goes.

Of note, however: I do not have cable television, so this is my only connection to the outside media world!

RICK SCHWAB!

by ExNorthsider on Mar 9, 2007 12:43 PM CST up reply actions  

re: just a few hours later...
Enjoy! If you don't have cable, then I'd say MLB.TV is probably a decent investment.

I love Gameday Audio because I can listen to the games here at work and still, like, work. If I got MLB.TV, I just know I wouldn't get a damn thing done.

Plus, my boss might not be too pleased to find me with my feet up on the desk, an Old Style in one hand and a hot dog in the other, watching a baseball game.

 

I didn't have the ball, bitch!

by daver on Mar 9, 2007 12:47 PM CST up reply actions  

Why
is it the bosses have this thing about actually doing what they say to do. I need to find a boss that want to see the game as bad as I do...;-P
"Quack damn you" Jamie Hynaman

by JimmyJ31 on Mar 9, 2007 1:40 PM CST up reply actions  

How often does this happen?
Re: mlbaudio being unavailable?  Anyone remember from last year?  I know I had a subscription for just the audio last year but I don't remember this situation happening that often, if at all.  I'm getting ready to subscribe before opening day and was just curious as to how frequently this occurs.
Rob Dibble, dipshit extraordinaire.

by iowaBear on Mar 9, 2007 1:30 PM CST up reply actions  

For spring training games...
... it might happen from time to time. But for the regular season, every game will be available.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al Yellon on Mar 9, 2007 1:43 PM CST up reply actions  

Thanks Al!
Rob Dibble is a juvenile. Why is he on my XM radio? Why is he on my TV? Please, just, make him stop.

by iowaBear on Mar 9, 2007 5:12 PM CST up reply actions  

in Surprise
The Cubs likely are starting Murton (LF), Pie (CF), Pagan (RF), Kincade (3B), Cedeno (SS), DeRosa (2B), Ward (1B), Blanco (C).

DmL

by dmlichte on Mar 9, 2007 11:49 AM CST reply actions  

DH
Just realized that they use the DH there. Ward probably DHs, with Dopirak perhaps playing 1b.

Lots of options, at least we're likely to see more than three innings out of he starters in Mesa, with half the team in Surprise.

DmL

by dmlichte on Mar 9, 2007 11:51 AM CST up reply actions  

Hoffpauir...
... who has shown quite a bit so far, might also get some playing time in Surprise.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al Yellon on Mar 9, 2007 11:55 AM CST up reply actions  

I think...
... we're going to see the Cubs cut some dead wood one of these days. I don't think they'll get sent down, I think they'll be shipped elsewhere, clearing room on the 40-man roster. I think Cedeno and Novoa may be sent elsewhere. If the Cubs end up going with 11 pitchers, therefor the extra position player, I would not be surprised to see Mike Kincade make a push for consideration. That or someone else who can play a few infield positions who isn't currently in camp.

DmL

by dmlichte on Mar 9, 2007 11:56 AM CST up reply actions  

Kincade...
... hasn't played in the majors since 2003, and is 34 years old. He's this spring's Scott McClain -- I doubt he makes the team.

Novoa might very well be prime trade bait. But Cedeno is likely going to be the starting SS at Iowa. I don't think he's going anywhere.

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al Yellon on Mar 9, 2007 11:59 AM CST up reply actions  

My dad batted against Feller
in the Navy.  Struck out on three pitches.

by TR on Mar 9, 2007 12:08 PM CST reply actions  

My grandpa...
...played baseball with Joe Dimaggio in the military. It was great to hear him talk about watching him play with them with such awe.

by vegascubsfan on Mar 9, 2007 1:25 PM CST up reply actions  

Feller
I read that article about Feller the other day and enjoyed it. I hope I'm as mentally sharp as he is when I'm 88. What's incredible is that he pitched against Lou Gehrig. I wonder how well Gehrig hit off of him? Gehrig has been dead for almost 66 years, but Feller is still around talking about those days.

I think there still are a few players left who played in games with Babe Ruth, but I may be mistaken.

"Hello again, everybody. Harry Caray from Wrigley Field on a beautiful day for baseball."

by danimal15 on Mar 9, 2007 2:11 PM CST up reply actions  

By the way
I consider Feller to be the oldest living Hall of Famer. Rizzuto has no business being there, something even my father, who grew up a rabid Yankee fan in New York in the 1950s, agrees with me on.
"Hello again, everybody. Harry Caray from Wrigley Field on a beautiful day for baseball."

by danimal15 on Mar 9, 2007 2:13 PM CST up reply actions  

Speaking of surprise
I am surprised no one is mentioning Sosa facing the cubs.  

by JonH on Mar 9, 2007 12:57 PM CST reply actions  

That is true.
It'll be a bigger deal on the 21st when he comes to Mesa with the Rangers, and sees a Cubs "home" crowd for the first time since 2004.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al Yellon on Mar 9, 2007 1:00 PM CST up reply actions  

Will they
boo or will they cheer?
"Quack damn you" Jamie Hynaman

by JimmyJ31 on Mar 9, 2007 1:44 PM CST up reply actions  

Sosa isn't supposed to play today.
According to local radio (I'm in Dallas) today is a scheduled day off.

Incidentally, Sosa is 7 for 15 in spring training with 2 HRs.  The Rangers brass are saying that he has rejuvenated bat speed for what it's worth.

by gsblake on Mar 9, 2007 1:46 PM CST up reply actions  

Actually,
He is in the lineup today.
"Chicago baseball fans, who are composites of scar tissue and mortifying memories..." - George F. Will

by eswan9 on Mar 9, 2007 2:10 PM CST up reply actions  

boy
he isnt looking that bad either

by tbizzle83 on Mar 9, 2007 2:07 PM CST up reply actions  

Padres lineup for the Mesa game
Sledge, RF
Walker, 2B
Cameron, CF
Gonzalez, 1B
Kouzmanoff, 3B
McAnulty, LF
Laforest, C
Alexander, SS
Peavy, P
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al Yellon on Mar 9, 2007 1:50 PM CST reply actions  

The Todd

So Walker is still employed?  I thought they already cut him.

by N Oakley on Mar 9, 2007 2:08 PM CST up reply actions  

MLB.TV
I'm a little surprised that I'm able to access this game on MLB.TV (I live in Peoria, IL)... does anybody know if they are just ignoring the blackout rules for spring training, or will I be able to watch Cubs games all season on MLB.TV?

by mportsch on Mar 9, 2007 2:06 PM CST reply actions  

I'm guessing...
... strictly a guess, that they're not enforcing the rules for spring training.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al Yellon on Mar 9, 2007 2:12 PM CST up reply actions  

re: im being asked to upgrade..
Upgrade what?
I didn't have the ball, bitch!

by daver on Mar 9, 2007 2:18 PM CST up reply actions  

nevermind
just realized the implications of the statement.

lame

Win Schmins

by HerrProf on Mar 9, 2007 2:19 PM CST up reply actions  

re: nevermind
lol...I think your joke got lost in the "high sky" over my head.
I didn't have the ball, bitch!

by daver on Mar 9, 2007 2:20 PM CST up reply actions  

Jones...
...is able to get under the ball, Buck Coats isn't. So Hill's been taken to the warning track twice.

And Bob Brenly isn't on -- I recognize the voice of the guy subbing in for him, but for the life of me I cannot remember his name. I like having him around, though -- real insight into pitching.

by cwyers on Mar 9, 2007 2:08 PM CST reply actions  

Dan Plesac
CSN's Cub studio guy.

DmL

by dmlichte on Mar 9, 2007 2:10 PM CST up reply actions  

re: Jones...
So there's a runner on?
I didn't have the ball, bitch!

by daver on Mar 9, 2007 2:11 PM CST up reply actions  

re: re: Jones...
Nevermind. Gameday seems to be working OK so far.
I didn't have the ball, bitch!

by daver on Mar 9, 2007 2:13 PM CST up reply actions  

Yes
First batter popped up to deep right center field, which Jones battled for and caught.

Todd Walker flew out to the warning track, but Buck Coats lost the ball.

K and a 4-3 ended the inning.

DmL

by dmlichte on Mar 9, 2007 2:14 PM CST up reply actions  

re: Yes
Damn, is it me or have the Cubs been dropping a ton of fly balls? It's that "high sky," I suppose?
I didn't have the ball, bitch!

by daver on Mar 9, 2007 2:15 PM CST up reply actions  

No more...
... than usual. The lost fly balls in AZ are typical, whether we like it or not.

DmL

by dmlichte on Mar 9, 2007 2:17 PM CST up reply actions  

Good lord.
That really is Manny Alexander playing SS. How old is he, 60?
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al Yellon on Mar 9, 2007 2:14 PM CST reply actions  

Murton
2 run HR off of McCarthy, TheRiot scoring, too.

DmL

by dmlichte on Mar 9, 2007 2:14 PM CST reply actions  

Sosa
according to gameday, he is playing RF in the game in Surprise.

DmL

by dmlichte on Mar 9, 2007 2:16 PM CST reply actions  

That's a Surprise.
n/t
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al Yellon on Mar 9, 2007 2:20 PM CST up reply actions  

Hill...
... seems up in the zone with almost everything.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al Yellon on Mar 9, 2007 2:20 PM CST reply actions  

ill spend the afternoon with the angelsgame
joins the ranks of the textual bleachers
Win Schmins

by HerrProf on Mar 9, 2007 2:20 PM CST reply actions  

You do mean the Rangers game, right?
n/t
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al Yellon on Mar 9, 2007 2:21 PM CST up reply actions  

nope
getting neither here in the nyc
Win Schmins

by HerrProf on Mar 9, 2007 2:22 PM CST up reply actions  

You could always...
... post from Gameday.

FWIW, Tyler Colvin is playing RF in Surprise.

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al Yellon on Mar 9, 2007 2:23 PM CST up reply actions  

dont have time
my multi tasking allows me to write emails, mentally remember a play, tab to the bcb window, post and repeat..

but not if I add refresh and read to the begining of that. :)

Vlad just tripled.. wtf?

Win Schmins

by HerrProf on Mar 9, 2007 2:25 PM CST up reply actions  

PS
David wells is playing like crap today.. Probably while maddux went early?
Win Schmins

by HerrProf on Mar 9, 2007 2:25 PM CST up reply actions  

Soriano playing a pretty poor CF today
He really should have had that ball over his head and then the single that scored kouzmanoff he half assed it in getting to it.  I think no matter what Lou wants reality to be Soriano is a poor OFer no matter how fast he is and he should be in LF.

by JonH on Mar 9, 2007 2:21 PM CST reply actions  

Soriano...
... could probably handle RF. But you're right, he looks lost out there in CF.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al Yellon on Mar 9, 2007 2:22 PM CST up reply actions  

I should caveat that with
It is early and he has never played it but I don't know that I want to see him learning through this whole year.

by JonH on Mar 9, 2007 2:24 PM CST up reply actions  

Scary
If what you're saying about his play in center is true.

My question:

Is it too early to move Soriano to 2B, bring Pie up and start him in CF, and then let DeRosa and Izturis battle it out with Theriot for SS?

I realize I may be jumping the gun a bit here, but winning teams are traditionally strong up the middle. And Murton and Jones aren't good enough in RF and LF to take any pressure off of Soriano in center.

Maybe Soriano will improve - I'm sure he will. And having a strong CF isn't always key to winning. But I worry.

"Hello again, everybody. Harry Caray from Wrigley Field on a beautiful day for baseball."

by danimal15 on Mar 9, 2007 2:55 PM CST up reply actions  

Surprise Update
Cotts allowed two hits, but it looks like he got out of the inning with a DP off the bat of teixiera.

DmL

by dmlichte on Mar 9, 2007 2:22 PM CST reply actions  

Umm...
Inning-ending double play. Middle of second. 1-0 Pods.
I didn't have the ball, bitch!

by daver on Mar 9, 2007 2:28 PM CST reply actions  

the other pods game
says cubs killer termel sludge is with the squad at our game today.
Win Schmins

by HerrProf on Mar 9, 2007 2:32 PM CST reply actions  

re: the other pods game
Yeah, he's batting lead-off.
I didn't have the ball, bitch!

by daver on Mar 9, 2007 2:34 PM CST up reply actions  

Texas
Right now the Cubs are smacking around Texas and old friend Brandon McCarthy 5-0 in the bottom of the 2nd.  Koyie Hill has a three run homer.  Sosa is batting for the Rangers right now.  Of course, I've just got gameday up, so this info is probably 30 minutes old.
"Don't think; it can only hurt the ball club."

by Jesse Guam on Mar 9, 2007 2:38 PM CST reply actions  

Uh...
According to Gameday, Rich Hill just struck out on three pitches, the second inning is over and it's still 1-0 Padres.

It's awfully quiet in here...

I didn't have the ball, bitch!

by daver on Mar 9, 2007 2:39 PM CST reply actions  

Feller ...Santo

 Can anyone confirm this ?
I think I recall Feller admitting that
he did NOT vote for Santo a few years
ago.
Does anyone know of anyone else who has
admitted not voting for Ron ??
Cubspizza

by quarryfan on Mar 9, 2007 2:50 PM CST reply actions  

These scoreboard updates...
...are killing me the way they take forever.

by vegascubsfan on Mar 9, 2007 2:51 PM CST reply actions  

re: These scoreboard updates...
I know...forget what I said about Gameday being better. It's as slow as ever.

I guess this is one more way the MLB keeps us jonesin' for the regular season.

On the bright side, Hill seems to be doing fairly OK so far. 3 Ks, 0 walks...a few hard-hit balls but minimal damage.

I didn't have the ball, bitch!

by daver on Mar 9, 2007 2:55 PM CST up reply actions  

SD Game Update
Bottom of 3rd, 1 out, bases loaded, Jones batting
Score still 1-0 Padres

by cubbiefanatico on Mar 9, 2007 2:53 PM CST reply actions  

Tex game update
Sosa singles.
Snow sucks.

by eamuscatuli1881 on Mar 9, 2007 2:54 PM CST reply actions  

SD Game
Jones fouls out behind the plate, Barrett to bat

by cubbiefanatico on Mar 9, 2007 2:55 PM CST reply actions  

Texas game...
All hell breaks loose.  Cubs 5, Rangers 3.  
Snow sucks.

by eamuscatuli1881 on Mar 9, 2007 2:55 PM CST reply actions  

Barrett knocks 2 in!
Single to left!
Cardinals make me see Red!

by TheEman on Mar 9, 2007 2:58 PM CST reply actions  

re: Barrett knocks 2 in!
Aw yeah, Michael!!! This is ridiculous -- my Gameday STILL hasn't updated!
I didn't have the ball, bitch!

by daver on Mar 9, 2007 3:00 PM CST up reply actions  

No wonder
the Sox won it all a couple years back.  They had two guys, Cotts and McCarthy, who apparently throw a pretty mean batting practice.  

Cubs 5, Rangers 4 (End of 2nd)

Snow sucks.

by eamuscatuli1881 on Mar 9, 2007 2:58 PM CST reply actions  

SD Game
Barrett singles to LF bringing in 2 runs! Love this guy's bat
2-1 Cubs

by cubbiefanatico on Mar 9, 2007 2:59 PM CST reply actions  

Peavy out...
Bags still juiced.
Cardinals make me see Red!

by TheEman on Mar 9, 2007 2:59 PM CST reply actions  

Murts and Koyie Hill
with HR's in the other game accg to "Len"

Sammy went "yard" too.

Cardinals make me see Red!

by TheEman on Mar 9, 2007 3:00 PM CST reply actions  

re: Murts and Koyie Hill
Sammy is probably "pumped" for this game...figuratively speaking, of course.
I didn't have the ball, bitch!

by daver on Mar 9, 2007 3:01 PM CST up reply actions  

I have the game on TV
Cardinals make me see Red!

by TheEman on Mar 9, 2007 3:00 PM CST reply actions  

re: I have the game on TV
Cool. If you could keep those of us chained to our desks updated, we'll be forever in your debt.
I didn't have the ball, bitch!

by daver on Mar 9, 2007 3:03 PM CST up reply actions  

rich Hill looked
Pretty good so far.

He works FAST!

Cardinals make me see Red!

by TheEman on Mar 9, 2007 3:01 PM CST reply actions  

Opposite field
Single!

3-1 cubs!

Cardinals make me see Red!

by TheEman on Mar 9, 2007 3:03 PM CST reply actions  

SQUEEZE!
T.PEREZ RBI !!!!
Cardinals make me see Red!

by TheEman on Mar 9, 2007 3:04 PM CST reply actions  

4-1 Cubs
Cardinals make me see Red!

by TheEman on Mar 9, 2007 3:04 PM CST reply actions  

Scott Moore
batting...
Cardinals make me see Red!

by TheEman on Mar 9, 2007 3:04 PM CST reply actions  

Wow...
...sounds like quite the offensive onslaught.
I didn't have the ball, bitch!

by daver on Mar 9, 2007 3:05 PM CST reply actions  

Mike Quade
Or is that Wendall Kim at third. Ramirez was dead to rights, but the catcher couldn't coral the throw. Quade had no business sending Aramis.

DmL

by dmlichte on Mar 9, 2007 3:05 PM CST reply actions  

May have been Chris Speier...
tipped back one too many.
You have no... MARBLES!

by eamuscatuli1881 on Mar 9, 2007 3:06 PM CST up reply actions  

lol at that play on Ramierez at the plate
I had heard that Quade was the anti-Wendell Kim in that he was super conservative but he just sent Aramis to his death at home plate.  Luckily the catcher mishandled it and Aramis laughed as he slid into home.

by JonH on Mar 9, 2007 3:06 PM CST reply actions  

In a "real" game...
he would have been out by, oh, 20 feet!

Quade is being aggressive, but this is the ONE guy one might NOT be.

Cardinals make me see Red!

by TheEman on Mar 9, 2007 3:09 PM CST up reply actions  

My girlfriend
is coming over, so I will be taking a break shortly!

But will resume!

Buck Coates got the opposite field RBI, I believe.

He is tryin' to make the team!

Cardinals make me see Red!

by TheEman on Mar 9, 2007 3:06 PM CST reply actions  

See you in about 90 seconds!
You have no... MARBLES!

by eamuscatuli1881 on Mar 9, 2007 3:07 PM CST up reply actions  

Well...I hope
a little longer...

Hmmmm

Cardinals make me see Red!

by TheEman on Mar 9, 2007 3:10 PM CST up reply actions  

re: Well...I hope
Think about baseball.
I didn't have the ball, bitch!

by daver on Mar 9, 2007 3:10 PM CST up reply actions  

Better yet, just think
WOO WOO WOO WOO WOO and we'll talk to you tomorrow!!!
You have no... MARBLES!

by eamuscatuli1881 on Mar 9, 2007 3:12 PM CST up reply actions  

Hey - at least I
HAVE a girlfriend!
Cardinals make me see Red!

by TheEman on Mar 9, 2007 3:14 PM CST up reply actions  

You're probably right.
My wife would probably be pissed.
You have no... MARBLES!

by eamuscatuli1881 on Mar 9, 2007 3:16 PM CST up reply actions  

re: Hey - at least I
My girlfriend lives in Canada. I met her during a family vacation. No, I don't have a picture...
I didn't have the ball, bitch!

by daver on Mar 9, 2007 3:17 PM CST up reply actions  

Oh my
LMAO!
You have no... MARBLES!

by eamuscatuli1881 on Mar 9, 2007 3:21 PM CST up reply actions  

re: at least it wasnt...
No, I broke up with that one.
I didn't have the ball, bitch!

by daver on Mar 9, 2007 3:22 PM CST up reply actions  

And you survived?
I heard that your sister doesn't take rejection well!  :)  j/k
You have no... MARBLES!

by eamuscatuli1881 on Mar 9, 2007 3:23 PM CST up reply actions  

re: And you survived?
Oh, I survived. Of course, now the custody battle is taking up all my time...

alright, alright...see what happens when I don't have my Gameday Audio?

I didn't have the ball, bitch!

by daver on Mar 9, 2007 3:27 PM CST up reply actions  

you could always
deface Brenden mccarthys myspace

http://www.myspace.com/bmac55

"Worse things have happened to better people"

waa...?

Win Schmins

by HerrProf on Mar 9, 2007 3:34 PM CST up reply actions  

ugh
looks at the racist photos his friends post to his comments.. what a tool
Win Schmins

by HerrProf on Mar 9, 2007 3:36 PM CST up reply actions  

re: ugh
Ugh is right. Utterly ridiculous.

I see, it's not Brian Anderson singing the song. It's a song about Brian Anderson. By some chick giving him her phone number.

Wow...

I didn't have the ball, bitch!

by daver on Mar 9, 2007 3:41 PM CST up reply actions  

re: poh wait:
Crikey, you're right. Y'know, we could probably start a minor flap if news of this got out. Maybe we can get Wilson suspended. That would rule.
I didn't have the ball, bitch!

by daver on Mar 9, 2007 3:49 PM CST up reply actions  

re: im sure kenny lofton would find it very funny
I was thinking the same thing.
I didn't have the ball, bitch!

by daver on Mar 9, 2007 4:00 PM CST up reply actions  

That really is CJ Wilson's page.
What a jerk.

Plus -- can anyone answer this: Why are most Myspace pages so unbelievably poorly laid out? Neither of those was readable.

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al Yellon on Mar 9, 2007 4:16 PM CST up reply actions  

re: That really is CJ Wilson's page.
Besides my stock "because they're idiots" reply, I really can't offer a decent answer to that question. MySpace is insane.

I'm tellin' ya, though, we could probably start a minor scandal if word of that got out. That picture is REALLY offensive.

I didn't have the ball, bitch!

by daver on Mar 9, 2007 4:23 PM CST up reply actions  

Seriously...
... how could we get this "out there"?
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al Yellon on Mar 9, 2007 4:26 PM CST up reply actions  

re: Seriously...
Bruce Miles?
I didn't have the ball, bitch!

by daver on Mar 9, 2007 4:28 PM CST up reply actions  

OK, I've decided.
I'm going to write about this in my game recap for today, and I'll send it to our SB Nation Rangers blogger, who ought to be interested.

That ought to start something.

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al Yellon on Mar 9, 2007 4:29 PM CST up reply actions  

re: OK, I've decided.
That's a good plan. I'll be very curious to see how people react. It definitely reveals a very disturbing look at what's going on inside the heads of some players.
I didn't have the ball, bitch!

by daver on Mar 9, 2007 4:30 PM CST up reply actions  

Agreed.
And you can be guaranteed that if I write about it on a main-page post, Bruce will read it.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al Yellon on Mar 9, 2007 4:31 PM CST up reply actions  

re: you could always
Nice. I love how he pimped out his page with the World Series rings -- way to show some modesty, Brenden.

And that song is by Brian Anderson -- is that the centerfielder?!

I didn't have the ball, bitch!

by daver on Mar 9, 2007 3:37 PM CST up reply actions  

re: My girlfriend
Thanks for the updates!
I didn't have the ball, bitch!

by daver on Mar 9, 2007 3:09 PM CST up reply actions  

Walk...
Bases juiced AGAIN!

Cubs batted around...+

Fonzie FO 6-2

Top of 4th!

Cardinals make me see Red!

by TheEman on Mar 9, 2007 3:07 PM CST reply actions  

HOWRY
on the mound.

Coates in LF.

Plesac and Len w/the call.

Plesac states Cubs, if healthy, should be top 2 or 3 Pens in NL.

Yawn...

FO-9

1 out

Cardinals make me see Red!

by TheEman on Mar 9, 2007 3:12 PM CST reply actions  

4-3 GRound out
2 down
Cardinals make me see Red!

by TheEman on Mar 9, 2007 3:13 PM CST reply actions  

LOL
Gameday's finally gotten around to last inning. Gee, I wonder if the Cubs will score...
I didn't have the ball, bitch!

by daver on Mar 9, 2007 3:15 PM CST reply actions  

I won't ruin it for you
Cardinals make me see Red!

by TheEman on Mar 9, 2007 3:21 PM CST up reply actions  

Great Kim Nicknames
Wendell ´´Send Em In´´ Kim and/or Wendell ´´The Windmill´´ Kim

by lilkimmer77 on Mar 9, 2007 3:15 PM CST reply actions  

I still prefer
Wavin' Wendell
AC 00 00 00 - BELIEVE

by mike @ Bleed Cubbie Blue on Mar 9, 2007 3:17 PM CST up reply actions  

Howry...
Has control going today.

YES!

Jones w/the P.O. in right

1-2-3

Bottom of 4

Cardinals make me see Red!

by TheEman on Mar 9, 2007 3:16 PM CST reply actions  

O.K. - Top 4
IZZY BB
Cardinals make me see Red!

by TheEman on Mar 9, 2007 3:19 PM CST reply actions  

DLEE 2B
REALLY high - at the wall, Cameron "lost it in the sun".

2nd and 3rd 0 outs.

Cardinals make me see Red!

by TheEman on Mar 9, 2007 3:20 PM CST reply actions  

Damn...
Izzy has been getting on base like crazy.
I didn't have the ball, bitch!

by daver on Mar 9, 2007 3:21 PM CST reply actions  

hopefully
he can carry this over to when the games actually mean something.

by freefontaine on Mar 9, 2007 3:23 PM CST up reply actions  

I think
someone has been showing him theriot tapes?
Win Schmins

by HerrProf on Mar 9, 2007 3:23 PM CST up reply actions  

Aramis 2B
6-1 Cubs - No Outs.
Cardinals make me see Red!

by TheEman on Mar 9, 2007 3:24 PM CST reply actions  

FO 7
1 out
Cardinals make me see Red!

by TheEman on Mar 9, 2007 3:27 PM CST reply actions  

Update
Cubs will win the World Series.

by lilkimmer77 on Mar 9, 2007 3:35 PM CST reply actions  

update: cubs will
be a sweet sixteen team but loose to duke

build a home for charity during every home seventh inning stretch.

win 90+ games while under constant ninja attack

hit every at bat under mlb mandated switching hitting to make it fair

Will split time helping the struggling sox win games as ringers late in the season

conquer russia by land in winter

Win Schmins

by HerrProf on Mar 9, 2007 3:39 PM CST up reply actions  

Fun game
to watch so far.
Adam Haluska...#1 scorer in the Big Ten this season.

by sue369 on Mar 9, 2007 3:37 PM CST reply actions  

I don't know
either Tommy. I can't stand Alford but I want the team to do well.
Adam Haluska...#1 scorer in the Big Ten this season.

by sue369 on Mar 9, 2007 4:11 PM CST up reply actions  

re: Fun game
I'm stuck at work with no video or audio. And Gameday and the "live" Boxscore are apparently being updated by someone who keeps lapsing into a coma.

Please, TELL ME MORE.

I didn't have the ball, bitch!

by daver on Mar 9, 2007 3:43 PM CST up reply actions  

Update
Manny freakin' Alexander just got a single to right. Shouldn't he be managing in winter ball or something?
RICK SCHWAB!

by ExNorthsider on Mar 9, 2007 3:43 PM CST reply actions  

I can't wait till the season starts
So I don't have to sit at BCB hitting refresh to get the latest updates on the game.
AC 00 00 00 - BELIEVE

by mike @ Bleed Cubbie Blue on Mar 9, 2007 3:44 PM CST reply actions  

YES!
although you guys are great

by vegascubsfan on Mar 9, 2007 3:45 PM CST up reply actions  

They are great
and I am very appreciative.
AC 00 00 00 - BELIEVE

by mike @ Bleed Cubbie Blue on Mar 9, 2007 3:50 PM CST up reply actions  

update
Eyre strikes out [___].
Eyre gets [__] to fly out weakly to Center.

Going into the bottom of the 5th. Cubs 6-2.

RICK SCHWAB!

by ExNorthsider on Mar 9, 2007 3:47 PM CST reply actions  

Rang ers 8 Cubs 5
Yahoo says Marlon Byrd HR of Howard in bottom 4th
"You know what? You want a job? Go out and earn one." Sweet Lou

by Kyle Turney on Mar 9, 2007 3:47 PM CST reply actions  

Dan Plesac
Ugh he is horrible...  I may have to dig out the radio so I can listen to Santo instead.   And I can usually only listen to Santo for about six batters at a time.

by Invalid User on Mar 9, 2007 3:47 PM CST reply actions  

Texas Update
According to game day, it's now 8-5 Texas in the top of the 5th.  Neither Ben Howard nor Cory Bailey acquited themselves well.  Oh, they pitch for the Cubs, just in case, like me, you didn't know that.  Howard gave up four runs in 1.2 IP and Bailey walked the first batter he faced (Sosa) and allowed a run to score on a wild pitch.
"Don't think; it can only hurt the ball club."

by Jesse Guam on Mar 9, 2007 3:48 PM CST reply actions  

That's a relief
It was nobody that mattered giving up the runs
I love the ballpark. I love the city. I love the fans. Aside from how we've played this year, there's nothing not to like about Chicago." Greg Maddux 7/29/06

by jessica on Mar 9, 2007 3:56 PM CST up reply actions  

Course
It's nobody that matters playing in that game.  Koyie(?) Hill has three of the five Cubs RBI.  Of course, Murton had a 2 run HR, so that is something.

Ryan O'Malley is pitching now.  I think he had a 1-2-3 inning.  

"Don't think; it can only hurt the ball club."

by Jesse Guam on Mar 9, 2007 4:00 PM CST up reply actions  

The four runs Cotts gave up...
... were all unearned, thanks to two Cedeno errors. See you in Des Moines, Ronny.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al Yellon on Mar 9, 2007 4:14 PM CST up reply actions  

Yes
But Cotts still gave up three hits after the error.  
"Don't think; it can only hurt the ball club."

by Jesse Guam on Mar 9, 2007 4:17 PM CST up reply actions  

However
the inning should have been over.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al Yellon on Mar 9, 2007 4:22 PM CST up reply actions  

More Texas
Another scoreless inning for O'Malley.  And for the Cubs batters.  Still 8-5 Texas, according to GameDay.
"Don't think; it can only hurt the ball club."

by Jesse Guam on Mar 9, 2007 4:16 PM CST up reply actions  

Gameday..
is about as useful as getting updates via the pony express.  Thanks to those of you who help pick up the slack.

by freefontaine on Mar 9, 2007 3:48 PM CST reply actions  

sounds like..
..Howard will be the first to be cut and sent to minor league camps..

by Chanman25 on Mar 9, 2007 3:53 PM CST reply actions  

I'm looking forward...
...to seeing who makes it through the first cuts. Besides the obvious ones that will be on the team, of course.

by vegascubsfan on Mar 9, 2007 3:57 PM CST up reply actions  

cubs 6-2
Bottom 5th

chris walker on 1b

One out

Cardinals make me see Red!

by TheEman on Mar 9, 2007 3:57 PM CST reply actions  

from a comment said earlier
the bosses are gone for the day, so i AM listening to tha (a) game and drinking a beer

life is ok!

Win Schmins

by HerrProf on Mar 9, 2007 3:58 PM CST reply actions  

re: from a comment said earlier
You're lucky. There are some beers in the breakroom fridge leftover from a company event a few weeks ago. Maybe I'll go grab one...
I didn't have the ball, bitch!

by daver on Mar 9, 2007 3:59 PM CST up reply actions  

I would RATHER watch the CUBS game
but angels are doing well today two.

as long as the pads loose right?

Win Schmins

by HerrProf on Mar 9, 2007 4:03 PM CST up reply actions  

RAMIREZ YARD!
2 R HR!!!

8-2 Cubsies

Cardinals make me see Red!

by TheEman on Mar 9, 2007 4:00 PM CST reply actions  

re: RAMIREZ YARD!
NICE. Sounds like ARam is starting to feel it.
I didn't have the ball, bitch!

by daver on Mar 9, 2007 4:03 PM CST up reply actions  

my brain cannot comprehend
aramis performing well in spring. Pics or it didn't happen.
Win Schmins

by HerrProf on Mar 9, 2007 4:09 PM CST up reply actions  

this
team has great offensive potential

by tbizzle83 on Mar 9, 2007 4:02 PM CST reply actions  

Marmol
Nobody can hit his curve.

But, w/ an 0-2 count, he threw a fastball on the outer half and up. And where did it go? Over the right field wall.

Followed that with a dobule to right.

Cubs 6, SD 3-- 2 outs in the 6th, runner on 2nd.

RICK SCHWAB!

by ExNorthsider on Mar 9, 2007 4:09 PM CST reply actions  

Lucky Chicagoans
Everybody in the "Chicagoland Area" who has Comcast can watch the "Chicago Rush" play tonight at 7PM Central.

Who?

RICK SCHWAB!

by ExNorthsider on Mar 9, 2007 4:14 PM CST reply actions  

chicago rush?
isnt that a bike messenger movie starring kevin bacon?
Win Schmins

by HerrProf on Mar 9, 2007 4:16 PM CST up reply actions  

yes
yes, and it's also a hospital, I think.
RICK SCHWAB!

by ExNorthsider on Mar 9, 2007 4:17 PM CST up reply actions  

AFL?
n/t
"Chicago baseball fans, who are composites of scar tissue and mortifying memories..." - George F. Will

by eswan9 on Mar 9, 2007 4:20 PM CST up reply actions  

T Perez
Base hit - 1st and 2nd

Bottom 6th

0 outs

Cardinals make me see Red!

by TheEman on Mar 9, 2007 4:20 PM CST reply actions  

Anybody notice Soriano is now at 3B??
n/t
"Chicago baseball fans, who are composites of scar tissue and mortifying memories..." - George F. Will

by eswan9 on Mar 9, 2007 4:23 PM CST reply actions  

Are you sure?
Maybe the Cubs were listening when I said earlier on this thread to put him in the infield. Of course I was talking about 2b.
"Hello again, everybody. Harry Caray from Wrigley Field on a beautiful day for baseball."

by danimal15 on Mar 9, 2007 4:30 PM CST up reply actions  

Gameday
is my only source on this.
"Chicago baseball fans, who are composites of scar tissue and mortifying memories..." - George F. Will

by eswan9 on Mar 9, 2007 4:30 PM CST up reply actions  

I think he should be in the OF as much as possible
n/t
"Chicago baseball fans, who are composites of scar tissue and mortifying memories..." - George F. Will

by eswan9 on Mar 9, 2007 4:31 PM CST up reply actions  

looks like
he was replaced in the batting order by lansford, a 3rd baseman.
Win Schmins

by HerrProf on Mar 9, 2007 4:35 PM CST up reply actions  

FWIW...
... that's Josh Lansford, the son of former A's third baseman Carney Lansford.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al Yellon on Mar 9, 2007 4:35 PM CST up reply actions  

Carney Lansford
Had some great Strat-O-Matic cards in the mid-80's. He was at the heart of my Strat team back then.
"Hello again, everybody. Harry Caray from Wrigley Field on a beautiful day for baseball."

by danimal15 on Mar 9, 2007 4:43 PM CST up reply actions  

My next kid
might be named Carney. What a cool name.
"You know what? You want a job? Go out and earn one." Sweet Lou

by Kyle Turney on Mar 9, 2007 4:45 PM CST up reply actions  

Carkney Turnkey
thats a ss name if i ever heard one.
Win Schmins

by HerrProf on Mar 9, 2007 4:45 PM CST up reply actions  

Hoffpair Singled
Bases juiced again.

C. Walker up

15th hit.

Cardinals make me see Red!

by TheEman on Mar 9, 2007 4:23 PM CST reply actions  

E-2
Catcher drops SURE out at plate.

I'm assuming its an E.

10-3

I'm out!

Later guys!

Cardinals make me see Red!

by TheEman on Mar 9, 2007 4:25 PM CST reply actions  

Score updates
10-6 Cubs after 7 in Mesa

8-7 Rangers, top 8 in Surprise, Cubs still batting

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al Yellon on Mar 9, 2007 4:47 PM CST reply actions  

final in surprise
Rangers 11 Cubs 9
"You know what? You want a job? Go out and earn one." Sweet Lou

by Kyle Turney on Mar 9, 2007 5:05 PM CST up reply actions  

Going to the 9th in Mesa...
... still 10-6.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al Yellon on Mar 9, 2007 5:08 PM CST up reply actions  

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