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Open Thread: Cubs vs. Mets, Sunday 8/5, 7:05 CT

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Here are a few miscellaneous overlooked facts about a game that is going to get a tremendous amount of hype tonight.

The Cubs' attendance record for a 3-game series is 124,810, set during the Milwaukee series at the end of June. The first two games of the Mets series have drawn a total of 82,924. Thus if the announced paid crowd is 41,887 or more, that would break that one-month-old record. The largest crowd of the year so far is 41,909 on the Saturday of that Milwaukee series. Another attendance note: the Cubs' current season attendance is 2,277,806, an average of 39,961 per date. If they draw 42,194 tonight (unlikely; the above-mentioned 41,909 is the largest announced crowd since the bleacher expansion last year), that would make the average exactly 40,000 for 58 dates.

On to a few notes about Tom Glavine's second attempt to win his 300th career game. Wrigley Field has been the home to a 500th HR (Ernie Banks' in 1970) and a 3000th hit (Stan Musial's, in 1958). The Cubs have had a 300th victory recorded against them (Warren Spahn's), but that was in Milwaukee on August 11, 1961.

So I asked Mike to do a little research into which parks had two or three of these major milestones. Here's what he found:

PARKS WITH ALL THREE (500/3000/300) ACTIVE OR DEFUNCT
Busch Stadium II, St. Louis. 500th HR: Griffey, McGwire. 3000th hit: Brock. 300th win: Carlton.
Angels Stadium, Anaheim (various names) 500th HR: Jackson. 3000th hit: Carew, Brett. 300th win: Sutton.

ACTIVE PARKS WITH TWO (in addition to Wrigley Field):
AT&T Park, San Francisco. 500th HR: Bonds. 300th win: Maddux.
Yankee Stadium, New York. 500th HR: Mantle, Rodriguez. 300th win: Seaver, Clemens.
Metrodome, Minneapolis. 500th HR: Thomas. 3000th hit: Winfield, Ripken, Murray.

The West Side Grounds was the site of Nichols' 300th win, and Anson's 3000th hit (traditional numbering, depends on which reference you accept).

And then he added:

This was a SOB to compile, I couldn't find one list that gave all the parks or all the box scores.

That said, let's hope Wrigley Field stays, after tonight, on the "two-milestone" list.

 Today's Starting Pitchers
Jason Marquis
 J. Marquis
Cubs		 vs. Tom Glavine
 T. Glavine
Mets
8-6 W-L 9-6
4.22 ERA 4.38
72 SO 62
52 BB 49
17 HR 18
vs. NY -- vs. Cubs
Despite the Cubs' lack of success vs. LHP this season (10-16, worst in the NL), the idea of beating Glavine isn't that much of a stretch. Like his former teammate Greg Maddux, Glavine's not the five-time 20-game winner he once was. He is 14-13, 3.64 vs. the Cubs, but in his last seven starts at Wrigley Field dating back to 1996, he's only 1-4, 4.85. He got a no-decision in a 5-4 Mets win at Shea on May 14, allowing four ER in 6 IP.

His opponent that day was tonight's opponent, Jason Marquis, who threw pretty well in his last start. The Cubs are 14-8 in games Marquis has started (despite his own pedestrian 8-6, 4.22 mark), and are 4-0 in games he has started at Wrigley Field since I acquired my Marquis jersey.

Yes, I know that doesn't really have anything to do with Marquis' or the team's actual performance. But can't we have a little fun? Perhaps more importantly than those records, the Cubs are 10-2 in games Marquis has started at Wrigley Field. He is 6-2, 3.79 at home. Glavine is 3-5, 5.53 on the road.

Among player matchups, Ramon Castro is .455/.500/1.091 vs. Marquis (5-for-11 with a double and 2 HR) and Aramis Ramirez is .500/.571/.955 (11-for-22, a double, 3 HR, 5 walks) vs. Glavine.

Here's today's Mediacenter if you want to follow any of the other games; today's Cubs/Mets game is, of course, on national cable TV.

MLB.com Gameday (2007 version)

MLB.com Gameday (2006 version)

Discuss amongst yourselves.

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PHI 6 - 6 MIL
Amazing 5-run comeback by the Phils, capped off with a 2-RBI single by Aaron Rowand.
"And heeeere cooome the pretzels!"

by NightPutting on Aug 5, 2007 4:13 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Phillies in Milwaukee
tie it in the bottom of the 9th with 5 runs!  Now it is 6-6.  And we dump on Dempster!

by zevkalman on Aug 5, 2007 4:13 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Milwaukee's Err-Rod comes through with a
crucial error in top of ninth.  All tied 6-6 now.  So much for the "feel good"  win yesterday.  And unlike Wrigley, I good hear f-bombs being hurled at Braun (on the TV) after he missed that grounder.
Soriano: rub two of those big bats together and you will catch fire!

by LAcarl519 on Aug 5, 2007 4:15 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

My point is
the crowd went well beyond "boos" in the top of the 9th.
Soriano: rub two of those big bats together and you will catch fire!

by LAcarl519 on Aug 5, 2007 4:16 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

On to the 10th!
Tinker to Evers to Chance.

by Matt Allison on Aug 5, 2007 4:26 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

...and then on to the 16th inning
Let's tire out their bullpen for the road trip ahead.

by zevkalman on Aug 5, 2007 4:33 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Phils ahead 8-6, top of 11th!
n/t
"High...pop fly...wouldn't be a home run in a phone booth!" -Harry Caray

by riggs on Aug 5, 2007 4:55 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Where'd all the Mets fans come from??
Was at Wrigley yesterday, and have never seen so many opp fans in the crowd. Any guesses as to why? Obviously the Mets' success this season will surely draw traveling groupies, just wondering if there was any more to it than that (and if there isn't, how the hell did so many of em get better seats than me??). My buddy guessed there are tons of Mets fans in Chicago. I guess there are worse places for New Yorkers to relocate to (what's up Boston), but I still wasn't buying that.

by mrsmiff on Aug 5, 2007 4:33 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I second this.
I was sitting UD box in LF and they even got a (quickly extinguished) "Let's Go Mets" chant going. There did seem to be quite a contingent of Met fans there, at any rate.
"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Aug 5, 2007 4:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

LIke Chicagoans
Ex-New Yorkers are everywhere...however....The Mets are the equivalent to the White Sox. When the Mets win, the Mets 'fans' are everywhere. I've seen this in SD so much. Dodgers fans are also in Petco -- same with Cubs fans, win or lose.

That's not the case with Mets fans -- if they are NOT winning, they are not attending games in SD. (Perhaps there's a bigger crowd of ex-patriots in LA)

Mets fans love their team, win or tie.

NY is a Yankees town. Always will be. The Mets entertain sometimes, but are always #2.

by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on Aug 5, 2007 6:33 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Is it just me,
or does Derrick Turnbow look like he was hit by a bus at some point in his life?
Tinker to Evers to Chance.

by Matt Allison on Aug 5, 2007 4:35 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

He was left on a bus
and raised on the Ralph Kramden diet
Soriano: rub two of those big bats together and you will catch fire!

by LAcarl519 on Aug 5, 2007 4:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

In fact, he was.
And as soon as he got up, he did two cc's of heroin and followed Phish around for a year.

by mrsmiff on Aug 5, 2007 4:48 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ryan Braun...
Is currently petitioning to get the brewers moved back to the AL so he can DH...or at least he shoudl be
Neifi Perez: Proving Amphetamines do not enhance performance

by jds2 on Aug 5, 2007 4:49 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

It hasn't been this quiet in Milwaukee
since they outlawed animal/human breeding in the State of Wisconsin.
Soriano: rub two of those big bats together and you will catch fire!

by LAcarl519 on Aug 5, 2007 4:53 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Way to go Phillies!
Why does everybody stand up and sing "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" when they're already there? ~Larry Anderson

by JohnM on Aug 5, 2007 4:54 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

yes!!!!!!!!!!!!1 8-6 phils.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie

by buckmulligan on Aug 5, 2007 4:54 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

8-6
Neifi Perez: Proving Amphetamines do not enhance performance

by jds2 on Aug 5, 2007 4:54 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

8-6
Wes Helms 2 RBI double
Why does everybody stand up and sing "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" when they're already there? ~Larry Anderson

by JohnM on Aug 5, 2007 4:54 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

YES!
2 run double Wes Helms!

This game is a dagger to the BrewCrew. Have fun on the road, guys.

Tinker to Evers to Chance.

by Matt Allison on Aug 5, 2007 4:55 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Yes! 8-6!
Ryne Sandberg Game, June 23, 1984, he was 5 for 6, 7 RBI's

by mweil on Aug 5, 2007 4:55 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Just showed a picture of Jacob
in the stands at Miller Park
Why does everybody stand up and sing "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" when they're already there? ~Larry Anderson

by JohnM on Aug 5, 2007 4:56 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

If gameday is correct
Parra looks completely wild.

phat

by phatass on Aug 5, 2007 4:56 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

alright, come on phillies,
shut them down.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie

by buckmulligan on Aug 5, 2007 4:58 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Given the look of most
of those Brewer fans, I am guessing there must have been 15,000 Winnebagos at Miller Park today.  It will take forever for them to commit suicide by carbon monoxide poisoning after this one!

But given the pop of these Brewer bats, I wouldn't be surprised if they come back again today.

Soriano: rub two of those big bats together and you will catch fire!

by LAcarl519 on Aug 5, 2007 5:00 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

They will soon be abandoning
the 'Crew for the Packers, anyway. It's just going to coem a bit later than usual.

by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on Aug 5, 2007 6:40 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Awesome catch
Rowand slams into the wall to catch Braun's smash.

Fielder grounds out. 2 down

Why does everybody stand up and sing "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" when they're already there? ~Larry Anderson

by JohnM on Aug 5, 2007 5:02 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

seems like mench walks a lot now.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie

by buckmulligan on Aug 5, 2007 5:04 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

let's get an out.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie

by buckmulligan on Aug 5, 2007 5:04 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Phillies 5th string RF
gives Brewer fans hope.
Why does everybody stand up and sing "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" when they're already there? ~Larry Anderson

by JohnM on Aug 5, 2007 5:05 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Too scarey
Ryne Sandberg Game, June 23, 1984, he was 5 for 6, 7 RBI's

by mweil on Aug 5, 2007 5:06 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

wow, i wouldn't want counsell
in this spot. he's liable to bloop one somewhere.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie

by buckmulligan on Aug 5, 2007 5:06 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Foolishly walking
Johnny Estrada to get to Craig Counsell who hits .418 with bases loaded.
Why does everybody stand up and sing "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" when they're already there? ~Larry Anderson

by JohnM on Aug 5, 2007 5:06 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Now, it is time for the Cubs
to take care of business against Glavine.
Soriano: rub two of those big bats together and you will catch fire!

by LAcarl519 on Aug 5, 2007 5:07 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

and they get him, yes!!!!!1
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie

by buckmulligan on Aug 5, 2007 5:07 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

half a game back
thanks Iguchi. and phils in general
Why does everybody stand up and sing "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" when they're already there? ~Larry Anderson

by JohnM on Aug 5, 2007 5:08 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

great start to the day.
cards lose late, brewers throw up all over themselves. let's go cubbies.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie

by buckmulligan on Aug 5, 2007 5:08 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Yep
Everything's coming up Milhouse so far
Why does everybody stand up and sing "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" when they're already there? ~Larry Anderson

by JohnM on Aug 5, 2007 5:10 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yesterday's stirring win by the Brewers
gave them confidence to come in and completely blow today's game.  

by TR on Aug 5, 2007 5:12 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

so...
we either lost or gained 1/2 a game this homestand...I think that is a really good result considering how strong MIL has been at home...but it sure would be nice to take advantage tonight so the fans can watch the flags go up again.
Neifi Perez: Proving Amphetamines do not enhance performance

by jds2 on Aug 5, 2007 5:09 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Fightin' Phils! The Milwaukee fans must
be ready to jump off a bridge.  The Brewers tv guys were clowning around all day with the fans, like this one was in the bag - which it was.

Unbelievable and unexpected!  Let's take advantage!

"Hey Hey, Holy Mackerel, No Doubt About It!"

by scottsdalecubs on Aug 5, 2007 5:10 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Brewslobs lose
That definetely makes up for that damn game they won yesterday, things nicely even out and cordero becomes a human at home
Bring back the damn cowbell!

by CubsBall2202 on Aug 5, 2007 5:11 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Cordero
With 3 earned runs.  Good stuff!

by ar_hawkins on Aug 5, 2007 5:11 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Brewers have no killer instinct.
None. Zero. Zip. Nada.
Tinker to Evers to Chance.

by Matt Allison on Aug 5, 2007 5:11 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

brewers lose a heartbreaker
Cubs no up one game in the all important loss column...sitting on the patio smoking a Texas beef brisket, and then this and tonight....
Milw-09-24-98--Brown in for defense--bases loaded--flyball--HE DROPPED THE BALL!!!NO NO NO, cubs lose 8-7

by Ivy Walls on Aug 5, 2007 5:16 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Does anybody else notice...
That the brewers pen have been really shakey since the series with the cubs.  I'm starting to think that ARam's Walkoff HR really messed with Cordero's confidence?
Barry Bonds hits #755 off a guy suspended for steroid use in 2005

by jds2 on Aug 5, 2007 5:21 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I really hope
Marquis pitches the best he ever has tonight. I also hope we get to see Woody come in later in the game.

GO CUBS!!!

I love this team!!!!!

by sue369 on Aug 5, 2007 5:24 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Yost: "our bullpen is overused."
No kidding.  Cordero and Turn-blow's arms will soon fall off.  As bad as we should feel for the Cub bullpen, the Brewer's back end is warn out.

Yost finished his press conference by saying, "I look forward to the challenge of playing on the road."

Soriano: rub two of those big bats together and you will catch fire!

by LAcarl519 on Aug 5, 2007 5:24 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

the real problem there is
that they are overused because of Yost.  He considers Suppan going 5 2/3 as a good outing for him, and pulled him at like 80 pitches.  As a fan...i obviously want a little more out of a guy getting payed that much money.  The loss sucked today, and i wish they'd quit doing this to the fans, but it was still a decent homestand and i'm hoping for a .500 road trip (in fantasy land...)

by zambranovsbarrett on Aug 5, 2007 5:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Is Yost trying
to shorten his starters, on the theory they'll be more fresh in September?

by Not Bruce Froemming on Aug 5, 2007 5:42 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Let this be a lesson
to the people who jump all over Dempster after a rare, rough outing.

Other closers are not immune to blowups, either, particularly in non-save situations.

Cordero has been very good this season, particularly at home. Not today, thankfully.

by Not Bruce Froemming on Aug 5, 2007 5:41 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Mediocrity compared to mediocrity.
Can't we do better? Both, the Cubs and the Brewers, need a better closer. We have candidates. Do the Brewers? Advantage: Cubs.

by Fraggin Judge on Aug 5, 2007 5:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

just got home
and checked the score.  w00t!!  8 -6!!

Could this have any relationship to the fact I just ate a cheese steak??  It was outstanding, BTW.

I can "smell that smell" from up North, and it's not brats roasting, that's for sure.

Now to get down to bidness tonight...

"Guess what! I got a fever, and the only prescription... is more !Neifi!" -- Dusty Baker

by TedAbernathy on Aug 5, 2007 5:56 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

That smell
You're right, it's not brats roasting, it's the smell of Bests Kosher Hot Dogs and onions on the grill at Wrigley Field :D
Tinker to Evers to Chance!

by sanantonecub on Aug 5, 2007 6:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Trevor Hoffman just gave up a
two run homer in the 9th inning.  Another lousy closer...right?
Soriano: rub two of those big bats together and you will catch fire!

by LAcarl519 on Aug 5, 2007 6:02 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Remember,
EVERY closer has to have an ERA of 0.00. Every single one. :)

by Not Bruce Froemming on Aug 5, 2007 6:07 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

another man on base and with two out in
a one run game, Bochy doesn't send up the man with the size 18 head.  Amazing, the Giants care more about where Bonds breaks that over-hyped record than winning a game today.
Soriano: rub two of those big bats together and you will catch fire!

by LAcarl519 on Aug 5, 2007 6:07 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Unreal
Just another reason to hate California.

by Not Bruce Froemming on Aug 5, 2007 6:14 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

i don't think it is simply the fact
that dempster has blown a couple saves that has some people calling for a change. my problem with dempster has to do with his pitching style. he seems  to fight the strikezone. i think that he has trouble repeating his pitching motion. i also think he overthrows. add that to his 'snowball' mentality, where it becomes difficult to right the ship, and we have a problem. now, i'm not necessarily calling for his removal, as i think a major bullpen shakeup could cause problems. however, i do think dempster is a problem. the only other option is howry; i don't think you want to take marmol out of his current role. i only say howry because he can throw strikes with consistency, though he will give up some sharp hits with those fastballs.

so, dempster remains the guy, but the criticism of him that you see around here is certainly valid, and dempster is average at best.

"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie

by buckmulligan on Aug 5, 2007 6:13 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Lineups...
The Not-So-Amazing Mets
Reyes, SS
Castillo, 2B
Wright, 3B
Delgado, 1B
Alou, LF
Green, RF
Lo Duca, C
Milledge, CF
Glavine, P

Cubbies!
Soriano, LF
Theriot, SS
Lee, 1B
Ramirez, 3B
Floyd, RF
DeRosa, 2B
Pagan, CF
Kendall, C
Marquis, P

The Brewers did not collapse for nothing today for us to lose.  Lets go Cubbies!

Hey Chicago, what do you say? The Cubs will make three errors today.

by northsidenonsense on Aug 5, 2007 6:06 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

It's been really nice
Not having to see Izturis in our lineup anymore.
Tinker to Evers to Chance!

by sanantonecub on Aug 5, 2007 6:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Izwhois?
Why does everybody stand up and sing "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" when they're already there? ~Larry Anderson

by JohnM on Aug 5, 2007 6:58 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

We have no chance.
The Mets are dripping in talent from top to bottom.  Why play the game?  Can we surrender?

I have never seen a line up this intimidating.  I hope Marquis brought an extra box of Depends tonight.

Soriano: rub two of those big bats together and you will catch fire!

by LAcarl519 on Aug 5, 2007 6:11 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Glavine=the Moyernator?!
Glavine is so tough the Met's chef sharpens his knives on his forehead!

BTW - Dempster is still the closer according to Lou. Even the best blow saves and its good to see Cordero is coming back to earth!

It is AUGUST, and we're STILL IN IT! YES!

by TheEman on Aug 5, 2007 6:18 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I see a homerun...
in Cliff Floyd's bat.  This thing has been aching to get out for two weeks.  Tonight's the night.

Here's hoping Glavine is as intimidating tonight as he was in the '94 Series.  

Uh-uh.  Not here.  Not now.

"Guess what! I got a fever, and the only prescription... is more !Neifi!" -- Dusty Baker

by TedAbernathy on Aug 5, 2007 6:18 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Maybe Floyd
will make as good of contact with his bat as he has been making with his legs as of late.  I don't think his legs can take much more of this HBP stuff.
Soriano: rub two of those big bats together and you will catch fire!

by LAcarl519 on Aug 5, 2007 6:24 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

How about Jacque?
does he have one more in his pink bat? It's been along time since his last one, June 1st to be exact.

by CubFaninNY on Aug 5, 2007 6:32 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Good call.
He is so overdue.

Certainly fun to see how all these guys will respond on national TV.

The Bears came through. Cubs can too.

It is AUGUST, and we're STILL IN IT! YES!

by TheEman on Aug 5, 2007 6:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Technically
Saturday's game will score better ratings than this one. Strangely enough, not everybody's....cabled or set with satellite. Also, it's in prime time on the East Coast, Midwest... It may be re-run season, but still....Good numbers expected in NYC, and Chicago, but not everywhere else. Why should the west coast even give a damn, for example, with the exception of the transplanted Cubs and Mets fans.

Football does way better on ESPN than baseball does. Every game's an event in the NFL. Not so in baseball.

So, even though only 3/4th of the country saw Saturday's game on Fox, those ratings should still eclipse these.

These games on ESPN are not as big as you might think. The hype job works very well, but these games are for the hard core, not the casual fan.

by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on Aug 5, 2007 6:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Speaking of ESPN, does
this mean we have to put up with Joe "I am perfect" Morgan tonight?
Soriano: rub two of those big bats together and you will catch fire!

by LAcarl519 on Aug 5, 2007 6:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Geez - I hadn't even thought
of this.

Makes perfect sense, though.

The marketing arm of ESPN is pretty amazing.

Then - can you see the game "in real time" on the West Coast on cable? At 5:00 PST?

Was the FOX game on the West Coast, too?

It is AUGUST, and we're STILL IN IT! YES!

by TheEman on Aug 5, 2007 7:01 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

No we had LAA v Oak
Soriano: rub two of those big bats together and you will catch fire!

by LAcarl519 on Aug 5, 2007 7:03 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well, yeah.
It's 5p here.

The SD Market was the only Fox California market that carried Cubs/Mets on Saturday. I was amazed. Stupified, in fact.

by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on Aug 5, 2007 7:07 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Kruk: my guess is his
wife finds him disgusting again.   Seems like the pounds are back on again.

I always found him disgusting.

And in mid-June he said, "no way!" when asked if thought the Cubs would ever catch the Brewers.

Soriano: rub two of those big bats together and you will catch fire!

by LAcarl519 on Aug 5, 2007 6:36 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Here goes Joe Morgan
I putting my TV on mute.

by jac on Aug 5, 2007 7:06 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

And I love the story line
is Glavine, not the Cubs. Keep flying under the radar, and beat the old man.

by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on Aug 5, 2007 7:08 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Wow...
That's the first Brewers commercial I've ever seen...

by thegangler on Aug 5, 2007 7:10 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

OK
I thought having to listen to Joe Buck and Joe Morgan two days in a row was about as bad as it gets.

Dane Cook in a Brewers commercial for October, now I have seen it all. UGH!!!

"We have the rabbit's foot now" -Z

by TheRamZamDLEE on Aug 5, 2007 7:11 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

What?
Was Larry the Cable Guy unavailable?

by thegangler on Aug 5, 2007 7:12 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

As much as Joe Morgan sucks
I love the sound of John Miller's voice kind of reminds me of Harry Caray but with less saliva, its calming

by INWes44 on Aug 5, 2007 7:15 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

and a lot smoother
which i guess eliminates the two things that distinguish Harry so im grasping at straws, i jsut like John Miller haha

by INWes44 on Aug 5, 2007 7:16 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Swinging K!!!
Tinker to Evers to Chance!

by sanantonecub on Aug 5, 2007 7:20 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

OK, got
out of that one now let's get those bats going.
I love this team!!!!!

by sue369 on Aug 5, 2007 7:20 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Consistent...
And he pees on his hands...What club doesn't need a guy like that?

by thegangler on Aug 5, 2007 7:20 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Every time
I think of that it makes me gag.
I love this team!!!!!

by sue369 on Aug 5, 2007 7:21 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think that
High Defination was made specifically for Sports... I love HD :)
GO CUBS GO! Hey Chicago whatdya say the Cubs are going to win today!

by Galvan316 on Aug 5, 2007 7:22 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, of all days for the ESPN feed...
...in the break room to stop working. Yeesh.
FREE CARMEN PIGNATIELLO!

by cwyers on Aug 5, 2007 7:26 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

shoot
I love this team!!!!!

by sue369 on Aug 5, 2007 7:27 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

:( Definately not cool
GO CUBS GO! Hey Chicago whatdya say the Cubs are going to win today!

by Galvan316 on Aug 5, 2007 7:28 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Long Balls
Rack 'em up, boys.  They'll get through soon.
Lou's my guy !!!

by lovebilly26 on Aug 5, 2007 7:29 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

ground balls
that's what we're looking for Jason!

by DartmouthCubsFan on Aug 5, 2007 7:30 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Looking Good So Far
Hope he keeps focused.  Not too happy with the ump's strike zone thus far though.  Hopefully the Mets will keep pounding it into the ground.
There's always next year.

by BJ Simpson on Aug 5, 2007 7:32 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Bad throw
But luckily, not two bases
Tinker to Evers to Chance!

by sanantonecub on Aug 5, 2007 7:34 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Whew!
Glad he didn't take third on that throw from Kendall.
There's always next year.

by BJ Simpson on Aug 5, 2007 7:35 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

PAGAN!!!
Damnit you can't do that!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Tinker to Evers to Chance!

by sanantonecub on Aug 5, 2007 7:35 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

shit
I love this team!!!!!

by sue369 on Aug 5, 2007 7:35 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

ugh...
Kendall's throwing behind the plate is killing me

give me Geovanny!

by DartmouthCubsFan on Aug 5, 2007 7:35 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Poop!
Poop...poop...poop
"Hey-Hey! Home Run! Attaboy Ronnie!" ~ Jack Brickhouse

by ronsanto10 on Aug 5, 2007 7:36 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Anyone Miss Pie in CF Yet?
Not that Pagan is terrible or anything but I still see Pie's peg from CF in my mind from earlier this year.  
There's always next year.

by BJ Simpson on Aug 5, 2007 7:36 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

hey Jon and Joe
baserunners are running at a 100% clip against Kendall.... why not run

by DartmouthCubsFan on Aug 5, 2007 7:36 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Marquis needs to get his head in the game
not be bothered by that misplay in center

by INWes44 on Aug 5, 2007 7:37 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

the misplay in CF
didnt cost Marquis anything, no guarantee they get him at the plate

Marquis put himself in this mess by walking the 8th hitter and then giving up a hit to the pitcher

by DartmouthCubsFan on Aug 5, 2007 7:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I agree with that
but that doesn't mean it doesn't effect his concentration it went from a possibility to nothing with the misplay not to mention Milledge had just touched thrid when Pagan was transferring and dropping the ball

by INWes44 on Aug 5, 2007 7:51 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

You were expecting
the Cubs to be out of it after the first inning?

by Not Bruce Froemming on Aug 5, 2007 7:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Let's Get Castillo Right Here
Shut it down.
There's always next year.

by BJ Simpson on Aug 5, 2007 7:38 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Phewwww
that was a close shave. lucky to escape with just 1 run. I think the bats really have some work to do tonight if we want to deny Glavine #300

by cubsnlinux on Aug 5, 2007 7:39 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Let's Crank That Victrola
And get this offense started.
There's always next year.

by BJ Simpson on Aug 5, 2007 7:40 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Now we
need to get the bats going ASAP!
I love this team!!!!!

by sue369 on Aug 5, 2007 7:40 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

First three Cub hitters
got good looks off Glavine.  I don't think he is throwing a shut-out tonight.  As long as this ump keeps an honest outside corner we will be fine.
Soriano: rub two of those big bats together and you will catch fire!

by LAcarl519 on Aug 5, 2007 7:40 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

As Long As..
the Cubs stop hacking at it.  Aram tried to swing out of his shoes.
There's always next year.

by BJ Simpson on Aug 5, 2007 7:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yep, if we just try to take what he gives
we can push him out of the game early tonight and that includes hitting to the opposite field and inside out whenever necessary.

by cubsnlinux on Aug 5, 2007 7:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

good eye Cliff
I love this team!!!!!

by sue369 on Aug 5, 2007 7:44 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Walks have been
killing Marquis for 60 days.

He seems to just lose it w/two outs - and when ahead in the count...

Oh well - the team needs to score mucho!

It is AUGUST, and we're STILL IN IT! YES!

by TheEman on Aug 5, 2007 7:45 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Thank Goodness
The outside corner isn't working for Glavine with this ump.
There's always next year.

by BJ Simpson on Aug 5, 2007 7:45 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Ummm...No
that was a hit and run...
It is AUGUST, and we're STILL IN IT! YES!

by TheEman on Aug 5, 2007 7:48 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think this is a night and just the
sort of pitching where if we do not try to swing for the fences we can put up a big crooked number on the board.

by cubsnlinux on Aug 5, 2007 7:48 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

ugh
I love this team!!!!!

by sue369 on Aug 5, 2007 7:49 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Patience at the plate...
Is still an issue...Glavine threw about 4 strikes in the whiole inning.....though the patience is much better than in May....
The best defense is a good offense

by kcjones on Aug 5, 2007 7:51 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

John Miller
is having a tought time behind the mic tonight. "Home Definition" lol
GO CUBS GO! Hey Chicago whatdya say the Cubs are going to win today!

by Galvan316 on Aug 5, 2007 7:53 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Calling the game (for those w/o cable)...

Nothing against the Patrick and Ronnie show, sometimes I love em, but sometimes I just miss Harry and Steve way too much. BTW, anyone know what's up with Corey taking Pat's place for a few innings every game?

by mrsmiff on Aug 5, 2007 7:54 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Hughes
I believe Hughes has some stipulation (contractual?) that says he gets an inning or two off every game.
There's always next year.

by BJ Simpson on Aug 5, 2007 7:56 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

C'mon Cubs...
C'mon Marquis...how bout a litle payback for your old teammate...
The best defense is a good offense

by kcjones on Aug 5, 2007 7:55 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Moises Alou
I always liked him as a Cub except for his sissy-fit in the Bartman melt-down.  Was there a reason the Cubs never resigned him?  I heard rumors that he wasn't a good clubhouse presence.  But he still fields LF well and he still can hit.  So, what's the deal?

by zevkalman on Aug 5, 2007 7:56 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Angel Pagan
Was it my imagination, or after he caught the third out, he went back to CF thinking it wasn't the third out?  I'm almost sure I saw that.  

by zevkalman on Aug 5, 2007 7:57 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

wrote below
Definitely agree

by INWes44 on Aug 5, 2007 7:57 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Pagan, never knows how many outs there are
This passed week on three separate occasions he has messed up, right there he didnt know there were three threw the ball in and started to retreat then motored in for the second time, on Monday night he thought there were three instead of two and started sprinting in. Granted i rather he think there are more outs than less outs that way he doesnt turn and fire a live ball into the stands but this guy is making stupid mental mistakes no?

by INWes44 on Aug 5, 2007 7:57 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Call It Both Ways Blue
Geez.  That pitch was low on Marquis' AB.
There's always next year.

by BJ Simpson on Aug 5, 2007 8:00 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Flex Those Muscles
Sori - and move up in the batter's box too.  Yank one out.
There's always next year.

by BJ Simpson on Aug 5, 2007 8:02 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I think there should be...
An FCC rule about showing morons on a baseball telecast... See that guy wearing a Mets hat holding up 3 fingers. What a moron
GO CUBS GO! Hey Chicago whatdya say the Cubs are going to win today!

by Galvan316 on Aug 5, 2007 8:02 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Anytime Soriano
wants to start earning his $135 million would be fine with me.

by cubsbak on Aug 5, 2007 8:02 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

How many
fricken times do we have to see Glavine's family and hear his kids names and parent's names?
I love this team!!!!!

by sue369 on Aug 5, 2007 8:03 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

no offense sue
they can show his wife as much as they want

by INWes44 on Aug 5, 2007 8:03 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Christine Glavine
I understand why you don't want to see Christine but I do not mind a few camera shots myself.  :-)
There's always next year.

by BJ Simpson on Aug 5, 2007 8:05 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm just
sick of hearing about them.
I love this team!!!!!

by sue369 on Aug 5, 2007 8:08 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

good AB's so far
even if not great results

keep grinding him down Cubbies!

by DartmouthCubsFan on Aug 5, 2007 8:03 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Until the Cubs post a 12 against him
GO CUBS GO! Hey Chicago whatdya say the Cubs are going to win today!

by Galvan316 on Aug 5, 2007 8:04 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

OH SHIT
Tinker to Evers to Chance!

by sanantonecub on Aug 5, 2007 8:04 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

OH NO!!!
WTF!!!
"We have the rabbit's foot now" -Z

by TheRamZamDLEE on Aug 5, 2007 8:04 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

shit
I love this team!!!!!

by sue369 on Aug 5, 2007 8:04 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

F!
never should've gone for 3rd anyways with 2 down

damnt

by DartmouthCubsFan on Aug 5, 2007 8:04 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

dont hate the hustle
seriously, people have been bitching about him give him a break for trying to up the ante a bit

by INWes44 on Aug 5, 2007 8:06 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

not hating the hustle
its just not a smart play, you dont risk the 3rd out at 3rd

by DartmouthCubsFan on Aug 5, 2007 8:07 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I agree with the logic
but Milledge had to go a long way to get it, and maybe im jsut frustrated about his injury, but it looked like at full spped to third he would have been safe, plus theriot may have been able to advance that type of agggressive speed is what you want from a lead-off guy

by INWes44 on Aug 5, 2007 8:10 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

sheesh
bad luck..with 2 out and a contact hitter like TheRiot at the plate..that should have been a hit and run..I really hope its a cramp and nothing more.

by cubsnlinux on Aug 5, 2007 8:07 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

That was no cramp
He looked to be in excruciating pain.  
"We have the rabbit's foot now" -Z

by TheRamZamDLEE on Aug 5, 2007 8:09 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!
Chicks dig the long ball

by Will23 on Aug 5, 2007 8:05 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

i was thinking the same thing
"I don't know what I'm talking about, and I'm pretty sure you don't either." -David Letterman to Bill O'Reilly

by hipster17 on Aug 5, 2007 8:06 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
"I don't know what I'm talking about, and I'm pretty sure you don't either." -David Letterman to Bill O'Reilly

by hipster17 on Aug 5, 2007 8:05 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Oh great
This just figures.

by cubsbak on Aug 5, 2007 8:05 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Shhhhhhh....
It is AUGUST, and we're STILL IN IT! YES!

by TheEman on Aug 5, 2007 8:07 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

bet it's a hammy
I love this team!!!!!

by sue369 on Aug 5, 2007 8:05 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

or hopefully..
..just some cramping.
Chicks dig the long ball

by Will23 on Aug 5, 2007 8:07 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I hope that's
all it is.
I love this team!!!!!

by sue369 on Aug 5, 2007 8:09 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Looked like his quad
Not the hammy.

by bleedhawkeyegold on Aug 5, 2007 8:07 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ouch
That hurts just watching wonder what the hell happened...murton to LF Red-Head may get his chance...

Seems like a very strange way to pull something he was running fairly straight not like he'd just turned the bag or anything...

Cubs had been lucky with injuries hope this one not too severe...I think he was really trying to turn it up a notch to get to 3rd.

by writerinwrigley on Aug 5, 2007 8:05 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Hopefully just a cramp
I doubt he pulled anything, it looked more like maybe a cramp or strain...let's not all freak out just yet...(crosses fingers)
"High...pop fly...wouldn't be a home run in a phone booth!" -Harry Caray

by riggs on Aug 5, 2007 8:07 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

murton
can't even get in now, against a frickin LH pitcher.... unreal

by DartmouthCubsFan on Aug 5, 2007 8:06 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

That just sucks
I love this team!!!!!

by sue369 on Aug 5, 2007 8:07 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I Agree
The whole thing is unfortunate.
There's always next year.

by BJ Simpson on Aug 5, 2007 8:08 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

yeah
pretty sad that murton can't outhomer fontenot.
SORIANO! YESSSSSSSS! JIMBO!!!

by CubFaninCA on Aug 5, 2007 8:11 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

tough to outhomer
people from the bench

pretty sure Murton's the better hitter since at every level in his career he's hit better than Fontenot

and done it at younger ages....

by DartmouthCubsFan on Aug 5, 2007 8:13 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ugh
It never stops.  Sweet Lou knows more way about the Chicago Cubs than you do I trust him to know who should play and who shouldn't  Give it up already.

by cubsbak on Aug 5, 2007 8:18 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

great argument
thanks for chiming in with supporting evidence or your own opinion

by DartmouthCubsFan on Aug 5, 2007 8:22 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

And thanks
for saying the same stupid thing day after day.  

by cubsbak on Aug 5, 2007 8:25 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

no. no.
dart should be the manager. not lou
SORIANO! YESSSSSSSS! JIMBO!!!

by CubFaninCA on Aug 5, 2007 8:55 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

fotenot has
45 or so more ab's than murton, but ok...  keep making excuses.
SORIANO! YESSSSSSSS! JIMBO!!!

by CubFaninCA on Aug 5, 2007 8:55 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Matt may
be ill tonight too.
I love this team!!!!!

by sue369 on Aug 5, 2007 8:19 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

START DRINKING!
It is AUGUST, and we're STILL IN IT! YES!

by TheEman on Aug 5, 2007 8:06 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

It didnt look like a hammy
he was grabbing the front of his leg when he got the bag at third so it may be something with his quad, or it may jsut be a cramp (hopefully)

by INWes44 on Aug 5, 2007 8:08 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I'm Rooting for a Cramp
What's with all of this dehydration crap anyways though?  I mean increase your potassium intake - drink your water.

I believe that some NFL players have been known to hook up to an I.V. of saline every once in a while too.  Geez.  Do something guys.

There's always next year.

by BJ Simpson on Aug 5, 2007 8:10 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Great:
First we hear every 12 seconds about Glavine, Then Soriano gets hurt now the Barry Bonds update...
GO CUBS GO! Hey Chicago whatdya say the Cubs are going to win today!

by Galvan316 on Aug 5, 2007 8:08 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Marquis...
has had the best at bat I've seen tonight.....from a cub...out $136 Million dollar man looks lame....hopefully Hendry doesn't make a stupid trade.....
The best defense is a good offense

by kcjones on Aug 5, 2007 8:08 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

STAY focused Jason!
It is AUGUST, and we're STILL IN IT! YES!

by TheEman on Aug 5, 2007 8:08 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I missed that
whose in right?

phat

by phatass on Aug 5, 2007 8:09 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

derosa, floyd to left.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie

by buckmulligan on Aug 5, 2007 8:09 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

This may be a dumb question
Can Floyd play left?

phat

by phatass on Aug 5, 2007 8:10 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

we'll see.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie

by buckmulligan on Aug 5, 2007 8:10 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Joe Morgan, master of the obvious...
just now:
"When Alex Rodriguez hits his 500th home run, he's not just a great player, he's a member of the 500 home run club. When Tom Glavine gets his 300th win, he's not just a great player, he's in the 300 win club."

God, I hate ESPN sometimes.

"High...pop fly...wouldn't be a home run in a phone booth!" -Harry Caray

by riggs on Aug 5, 2007 8:11 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I really liked the way Alfonso was hopping
on one leg to get to 3rd. Now that's "Hustle". I really hope it is nothing serious. We have to win one tonight for Soriano!!

by cubsnlinux on Aug 5, 2007 8:11 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Why does this happen the day before
I see the team in Houston?

First 0-9 at Wrigley this year, and now this :(

Tinker to Evers to Chance!

by sanantonecub on Aug 5, 2007 8:11 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Well, you can't expect news
so quickly on an injury, c'mon.

They decided what their story line is tonight.

The Cubs are secondary players this evening.

Now you know how the San Diego Padres feel EVERY GAME.

by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on Aug 5, 2007 8:11 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Can Miller and Morgan stop talking about
500 Home Runs crap and start talking about the game in question?

by cubsnlinux on Aug 5, 2007 8:12 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Darn...
those Mets sure hit pitches way out of the strike zone good...
The best defense is a good offense

by kcjones on Aug 5, 2007 8:13 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Where's sidelne reporter extraordinaire
Erin Andrews i could use an injury update from her, it may calm me down

by INWes44 on Aug 5, 2007 8:13 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

When Alfo was on the DL earlier
what did he hurt?

I can't remember.

by Joe on Aug 5, 2007 8:14 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Hammy
Hamstring left leg, I think?
There's always next year.

by BJ Simpson on Aug 5, 2007 8:15 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

he never officially went on the DL
but he hurt his hammy on a play in CF

by INWes44 on Aug 5, 2007 8:15 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I am seriously bummed
That wasnt a cramp, that was a pull. He couldnt bend the leg. Not only am I a doctor, but I play one on TV

by louslovechild on Aug 5, 2007 8:14 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

If anyone gets word on Soriano - please post
here.  Thanks
"Hey Hey, Holy Mackerel, No Doubt About It!"

by scottsdalecubs on Aug 5, 2007 8:16 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

marquis.....
c'mon man

cant be walking the bottom of the lineup like this

by DartmouthCubsFan on Aug 5, 2007 8:16 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

What the eck with marquis walking Glavine??
I think he was paying way too much unnecessary attention to the man on first because of the steal earlier.

by cubsnlinux on Aug 5, 2007 8:16 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Right clot strain
Soriano.
Tinker to Evers to Chance!

by sanantonecub on Aug 5, 2007 8:17 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

err, quad
worst case??
Tinker to Evers to Chance!

by sanantonecub on Aug 5, 2007 8:17 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

right quad strain
I love this team!!!!!

by sue369 on Aug 5, 2007 8:17 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Ugh

by phatass on Aug 5, 2007 8:17 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Why is Marquis pussy-footing around?
Where is his focus?
Lou's my guy !!!

by lovebilly26 on Aug 5, 2007 8:17 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Alfo DL Update:
Right quad strain.

FUCK!

by Joe on Aug 5, 2007 8:17 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

right quad strian
not good at all

by CZ38 on Aug 5, 2007 8:17 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Right Quad Strain
GO CUBS GO! Hey Chicago whatdya say the Cubs are going to win today!

by Galvan316 on Aug 5, 2007 8:17 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Phewww
inning over..

Lets Go Cubs!!!!

by cubsnlinux on Aug 5, 2007 8:18 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

There you go
Right Quad Strain-BAD!

by louslovechild on Aug 5, 2007 8:18 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

at the very least and now Hendry is forced
to get a big bat (or at least another good bat) before the waiver deadline.

by cubsnlinux on Aug 5, 2007 8:19 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

LOL
You're dreaming or a very very funny man.

by Joe on Aug 5, 2007 8:20 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well all you Pie Lovers
you will be seeing him up tomorrow.

But the THERIOT and Fonty at that top of the order will be great.

by Joe on Aug 5, 2007 8:19 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I was just..
..thinking that too.  Or maybe they will list him day to day?  Need more info...
Chicks dig the long ball

by Will23 on Aug 5, 2007 8:20 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think we really should put him on the DL
right now.  

Give him time to get better and don't take any chances.  Quads take time to heal.

by Joe on Aug 5, 2007 8:23 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

agree
no need to go down the strech with him gimping around bring pie up and at least put him on the 15 day.

by tbizzle83 on Aug 5, 2007 8:36 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Come on Cubs! Lets...
....get those bats going !  Hit, hit, hit !
Lou's my guy !!!

by lovebilly26 on Aug 5, 2007 8:19 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

What are we looking at for DL
WIth soriano.  I cant remember the last time someone had a quad strain or pull.

by Aram mvp on Aug 5, 2007 8:19 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

What are we looking at for DL
Podsednik on the Sox just came back from a groin pull...
He was on the DL for about 5 weeks (I think).

It all depends on the severity of the injury and how well he heals.

But I would count on him being on the DL for at least 15 days...

"Welcome to Lou's BLUE Crew....Cubbies in '07"

by Bluelou on Aug 5, 2007 8:22 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ryan Howard and Texieria
both pulled quads earlier in the year; Howard missed about 5 weeks, but Texieria missed almost 7. So we're looking at 4-6 weeks for Sori, I think.
"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Aug 5, 2007 8:22 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

First his hamstring
then his quad.  And we've got 7 1/2 more years of this.  Ugh.

by cubsbak on Aug 5, 2007 8:20 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

No
it's hendry's fault.

by cubsbak on Aug 5, 2007 8:22 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well now Lou can
give him that rest he's been waiting to give him.
"We have the rabbit's foot now" -Z

by TheRamZamDLEE on Aug 5, 2007 8:24 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm not saying this is definitive
http://www.sportsinjuryclinic.net/cybertherapist/front/frontthigh/quadstrain.htm

But the info says: "expect to be out 3 to 12 weeks."

Don't take this as gospel, please. We don't know how severe this is.

by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on Aug 5, 2007 8:20 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

What does Joe Morgan drink during the game?
Verbosity signals wine or scotch, but the slurred words tell me it's vodka. Maybe 151.
"I don't know what I'm talking about, and I'm pretty sure you don't either." -David Letterman to Bill O'Reilly

by hipster17 on Aug 5, 2007 8:21 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

He's drunk on his own self-love
and his abiding jealousy of Ryno.
"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Aug 5, 2007 8:23 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

What happend?
don't have time to read through 225+ comments...
The deadline has come and gone. Looks like our Triple A Hall O Famers will have to lead us to the promise land.

by cubbyblue137 on Aug 5, 2007 8:21 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Wow
You said quad, I thought Nomar. I thought Nomar, I thought Lee. Just wow. IIRC there have been some other big names out with this type of injury and they were out for extensive amounts of time.

Not good. Looks like Pie will be back and Fonty and Theriot will be @ the top o' the lineup. Who woulda thunk it?!

The deadline has come and gone. Looks like our Triple A Hall O Famers will have to lead us to the promise land.

by cubbyblue137 on Aug 5, 2007 8:27 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

where
has aram been lately . . . ryan braun has more hrs than him

by CZ38 on Aug 5, 2007 8:22 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

That is
alarming to say the least.
"We have the rabbit's foot now" -Z

by TheRamZamDLEE on Aug 5, 2007 8:25 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

This is HORRIBLE!!!!!! We are in dire...
trouble....doesn't it just figure! All that and have to listen to all the Glavine-mania baloney.

by razzpunk on Aug 5, 2007 8:23 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Flashing before my eyes
Garciaparra in St. Loui..

Lee in Los Angeles...  

now this....

by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on Aug 5, 2007 8:23 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Relax
Not this year. Not this time.

They'll pick up the slack. You watch.

by Not Bruce Froemming on Aug 5, 2007 8:25 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Kool-Aid
Come and get your Kool-Aid!

by Joe on Aug 5, 2007 8:29 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hey, right on cue, it's
Moron No. 1!!

Where's Moron No. 2??

by Not Bruce Froemming on Aug 5, 2007 8:30 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Suck it you loser!
I have been hear for an hour.

by Joe on Aug 5, 2007 8:33 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

They'll pick up the slack.
Yep...
I look at it as a chance to play more of our bench and tune up hitting and fielding during the dog days...

Sori will be back when it gets into race time in September.

"Welcome to Lou's BLUE Crew....Cubbies in '07"

by Bluelou on Aug 5, 2007 8:29 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Did Joe Morgan
just say Castillo's played in the AL his whole career?  He's played plenty of games at Wrigley when he was with the Marlins.  Joe Morgan sucks.

by cubsbak on Aug 5, 2007 8:23 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Joe Morgan sucks.
I couldn't agree with you more...
I wonder who is worse....him or Buck?
"Welcome to Lou's BLUE Crew....Cubbies in '07"

by Bluelou on Aug 5, 2007 8:26 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

And the answer is:
Tim McCarver

by Joe on Aug 5, 2007 8:26 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

trying to hit
homeruns . . . we have been winning hitting singles and doubles, we dont have to swing for the fences . .. jesus christ

by CZ38 on Aug 5, 2007 8:26 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

It doesn't help
that the media and blogs are constantly talking about a "power outage." Things have worked out pretty well so far as is.
Tinker to Evers to Chance.

by Matt Allison on Aug 5, 2007 8:30 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

This offense is horrible.....
The best defense is a good offense

by kcjones on Aug 5, 2007 8:24 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Is Jon Miller the only one that knows
that Glavine is laboring. Ramirez, Floyd, DeRosa all first pitch swinging.

Glavine is notorious for laboring and making mistakes. Its hot and he is over 60 pitches. We first pitch swing.

by louslovechild on Aug 5, 2007 8:25 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Agreed !
Why is DeRosa swinging on first pitch?????  Give it some patience, guys !
Lou's my guy !!!

by lovebilly26 on Aug 5, 2007 8:26 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I feel like they take a meat ball
down the middle of the plate for a called strike and then swing at a ball in the dirt and that includes Lee sometimes. Glavine is looking very hittable tonight and we have nothing to show on the score board as yet.

by cubsnlinux on Aug 5, 2007 8:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well...what do we do? Don't know if Pie is
able to replace Fonzie....and now one last power bat....sometimes I cannot believe the Cubs luck! I am about to lose it!!!!

by razzpunk on Aug 5, 2007 8:26 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Isw it my imagination...
Or have NL umpires become incompetent at calling balls and strikes this weekend....
The best defense is a good offense

by kcjones on Aug 5, 2007 8:26 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I has been imbaressing
watching these ass-pUMPS working the last 4 games.

by Joe on Aug 5, 2007 8:27 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

How do I know Soriano is bad?
Pat and Ron are talking upbeat and positive

by coral on Aug 5, 2007 8:27 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Glavine is suffering!
They've got to stop swinging easy with him.  Make him work.
Lou's my guy !!!

by lovebilly26 on Aug 5, 2007 8:27 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Alfonso is great, dont get me wrong but...
We have been needing a true leadoff hitter at certain times this year to set the table.  I think this team is at its best when Fontenot and Theriot are in the lineup and maybe this injury wont be as catastrophic as we think.

by Aram mvp on Aug 5, 2007 8:28 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

appreciate the optimism
because it is needed during times like this

and hopefully you're right

with that said... this team was one bat short with Soriano healthy, losing him makes them 2 bats short

by DartmouthCubsFan on Aug 5, 2007 8:29 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Pass the splif John/Joe
"I don't know what I'm talking about, and I'm pretty sure you don't either." -David Letterman to Bill O'Reilly

by hipster17 on Aug 5, 2007 8:29 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Def. Pie recall
was tryin to think of their optiosn is there anyone else?

Pie could provide a spark this isn't the end of world but hurts...obviously.

Jay Payton? Could always pick somebody like that up I suppose...looking at least a couple weeks min. prob. a month...

He was not having a GREAT year but thinking he woulda been very valuable last 2 mos. now we'll be lucky to get 2-3 weeks out of him mid-Sept.

by writerinwrigley on Aug 5, 2007 8:29 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Anybody
know how Pie has been hitting at Iowa?

by cubsbak on Aug 5, 2007 8:30 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

uh
1.000

But that equates to .220 in the majors.

by wjblol on Aug 6, 2007 2:30 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hey, I think....
....I'll just lazily throw this back in to the infield...la la la la la....
Lou's my guy !!!

by lovebilly26 on Aug 5, 2007 8:31 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

He prolly thought there were two outs
"I don't know what I'm talking about, and I'm pretty sure you don't either." -David Letterman to Bill O'Reilly

by hipster17 on Aug 5, 2007 8:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

are you kidding?
he caught the ball and stood there for a second with his weight on his back foot.  then he threw it off his back foot.  not surprisingly he through a rainbow.

by joeschmitt on Aug 5, 2007 8:34 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don't think Felix Pie...
...is an appropriate replacement for Soriano, because then that probably makes our outfield entirely left-handed (as Lou seems to indicate that having Murton around is simply to provide him with the option of a right-handed outfielder, not the practice of one). I, uh, don't know that I like having an all-lefty outfield.
FREE CARMEN PIGNATIELLO!

by cwyers on Aug 5, 2007 8:31 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

If the infield is all righty
why does it matter if the outfield is all lefty?  

by cubsbak on Aug 5, 2007 8:36 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

since when can
carlos delgado hit. anything.

by PurpleLineToWrigley on Aug 5, 2007 8:32 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

not a good game so far for pagan
i disagree with morgan.  pagan shouldnt have need the infield's help, he should have anticipated a tag.  lets hope he makes up for his D at the plate.

and now with the deep double for delgado it doesnt matter.  

by joeschmitt on Aug 5, 2007 8:32 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

pagan dumber than jock
he has been making some very dumb mistakes this year

by CZ38 on Aug 5, 2007 8:34 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Derosa took a bad line to that ball.
He couldve caught it.

by Aram mvp on Aug 5, 2007 8:33 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

So......
Who thinks we'll see Eric Patterson get called up to be the backup LF?

by IllinoisCubs on Aug 5, 2007 8:33 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Definitely
The guy made the AAA all star game didnt he??? Lets see what he can do in the bigs.

by Aram mvp on Aug 5, 2007 8:34 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

The odds of that greatly increase...
...if the team feels that the "second baseman to the outfield" niche is underserved with only DeRosa available.
FREE CARMEN PIGNATIELLO!

by cwyers on Aug 5, 2007 8:34 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well...
Eric Patterson bats left, they have been playing him in LF as of late, he has power and speed like Soriano (14 HR, 14 SB in Triple-A) and they already gave Pie a chance.  It's out of left-field I'll grant you, but based on how Pie has performed, why not give someone else a chance?

by IllinoisCubs on Aug 5, 2007 8:42 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

E. Patterson sucks balls
if you look at this numbers his OPS has dropped a .100 points every time he moves up the minor league system.

So excuse me for not getting excited about a crappy second baseman who is projected to have a .500 OPS in the Majors.

by Joe on Aug 5, 2007 8:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Your ignorance
is only surpassed by your potty mouth.

Patterson's OPS is higher this year in AAA than it was last season in AA.  And he's only been a professional three years.

Before this season, PECOTA predicted an OPS for Eric Patterson in the majors of .837.

So not only do you need to do some major growing up and a major attitude adjustment, you need to know what you are talking about before you let loose that sewer you call a mouth.

by Josh77 on Aug 5, 2007 9:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Glavine seems
to be struggling hardewr than Marquis....just the Mets offense seems to display a little PATIENCE....

If he gets thru 5 w/ only 2 runs...gotta give him a good start as he has no control tonight..at least he's going after people....I'd like to see him throw 6 and no more damage...

The best defense is a good offense

by kcjones on Aug 5, 2007 8:34 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

MOTHER ..............
Two f-ing times tonight!

by Joe on Aug 5, 2007 8:36 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

This is getting ugly
and I think we are going to see Kerry Wood tonight.

Hopefully he doesn't get hurt, too.

by Joe on Aug 5, 2007 8:35 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I have been accused
of being the cockeyed optimist, however, I think this game's a goner and the Brewers fans are feeling a bit better right now....

This team may be resiliant, but injuries, as we know -- can crush a TEAM.

by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on Aug 5, 2007 8:35 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

poop
I love this team!!!!!

by sue369 on Aug 5, 2007 8:35 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Horrible Horrible..Horrible
That fly ball should have been caught..

by cubsnlinux on Aug 5, 2007 8:36 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

wow derosa looking bad
this game is looking like a disaster

by joeschmitt on Aug 5, 2007 8:36 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

We're coming unglued
Bring in Kerry. Why not.
"I don't know what I'm talking about, and I'm pretty sure you don't either." -David Letterman to Bill O'Reilly

by hipster17 on Aug 5, 2007 8:36 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

AGAIN,,,,
think we should actually play an OF out there????

as opposed to a 2B????

c'mon Lou....

by DartmouthCubsFan on Aug 5, 2007 8:36 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

id rather have
derosa there than murton  . .  

by CZ38 on Aug 5, 2007 8:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Me too
DeRosa's a better offensive player and a better defensive player.  Way to go Sweet Lou!

by cubsbak on Aug 5, 2007 8:40 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

LMAO!!
How old are you? Ten?
I love this team!!!!!

by sue369 on Aug 5, 2007 8:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Why do you always
take cheap shots at people?  Leave me alone.

by cubsbak on Aug 5, 2007 8:45 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Why do
you always argue with people?
I love this team!!!!!

by sue369 on Aug 5, 2007 8:50 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs