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Open Thread: Cubs vs. Giants at Scottsdale, Monday 3/12, 3:05 CT

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Z pitches today. He'll be stretched out to four innings for the first time this year, just as Jason Marquis was yesterday.

Among others pitching today will be Jeff Samardzija, probably for the final time in a major league game this spring before roster cuts (a dozen or so may be announced later today). About this, Lou Piniella says:

"I'd like to see maybe Samardzija face Barry Bonds one time," said Piniella, who plans to have Samardzija pitch early enough in the game to face the Giants' regulars. "That would be exciting for Jeff."

It would be, so assuming Z does go four innings, expect Samardzija to throw the fifth inning.

Bruce Miles reports on Buck Coats' great start:

Lou Piniella measured his answer when asked if rookie outfielder Buck Coats could make the team.

"Look, he's having a good spring," Piniella said. "He's played well in the outfield. He's swinging the bat well. We're taking notice. Let's see where that leads."

Also today, Cliff Floyd will play for the first time. Jacque Jones may play some CF, either today or later this week. Matt Morris is the Giants' starting pitcher today.

If you don't have access to CSN Chicago, MLB Audio has the game with a webcast featuring Giants announcers.

The telecast is also being picked up by MLB.TV, if you have signed up for that. And if you have none of the above, here's MLB.com Gameday.

UPDATE [2007-3-12 13:28:52 by Al]: As usual, courtesy of Bruce Miles, the lineups (both teams) are in the comments.

Discuss amongst yourselves.

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I'm really
interested to see how Floyd does today. Part of me doesn't want to see him do well but then that's not being kind either.

Hope Z does well today.

GO CUBS!!

Adam Haluska...#1 scorer in the Big Ten this season.

by sue369 on Mar 12, 2007 11:03 AM CDT reply actions  

With all due respect,
how on earth could you not want to see him do well?   Here's the only question that you need to concern yourself with.  Does a healthy and productive Cliff Floyd make the Cubs a better team than an unhealthy and unproductive Cliff Floyd?  The answer to that question is obviously yes and any defense for saying otherwise is simply silly, outrageous, and selfish.  

by Maddog on Mar 12, 2007 12:26 PM CDT up reply actions  

she's
a big murton fan, and wants to see him play a lot, i think. i don't think you needed to jump all over her like that.
DEJESUS!!!

by tomas21 on Mar 12, 2007 12:38 PM CDT up reply actions  

Why not???????
I don't think he "jumped" on her.  IMHO, he pointed out the ridiculousness of her post.
I never thought I would utter these words: Mark Prior = Jason Marquis!

by timeforachange on Mar 12, 2007 3:42 PM CDT up reply actions  

I like Floyd
REALLY ( don't laugh those of you who date back to ASBCC) but I do see him as a "danger " to Orange Guy ESPECIALLY with a contract laden with incentives based on ABs. What I would like is for Cliff to develop a unique injury which some including me might argue he already has , called say "Iron Hand" Cliff's hand's will have no trouble gripping and swinging the bat but will not function inside the mitt therefor he becomes a  TERRIFIC pinch hitter.

GO CLIFF but stay on the bench most of the time

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 12, 2007 12:41 PM CDT up reply actions  

How is he a danger?
Could he possibly make the 17th best left fielder in 2006 who had 500 or more plate appearances in left worse?  

Floyd has done things in his career that Murton will never touch.  He's not an everyday player at this point, but neither is Murton.  

Most of all, I just can't fathom how Cubs fans could wish injury to a person who could be as productive as Floyd could be.  Makes absolutely no sense to me.

Dear God!  I get bashed because I like statistics and stress the value of them.  And now I'm involved in a discussion where people are wishing injury on a guy who hit 34 home runs just two years ago.  

It's just mind boggling.  

If Osama bin Laden is a great left fielder and can help the Cubs win games then sign the son of a bitch.  

It's the name on the front of the uniform that matters.  

by Maddog on Mar 12, 2007 11:50 PM CDT up reply actions  

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

by Al Yellon on Mar 13, 2007 4:11 AM CDT up reply actions  

Re
Has Cliff Floyd done things in his career that Matt Murton will never do?  Maybe.  Quite possibly even probably, since I doubt MM will ever have the HR power Floyd once had.

Will Floyd do these things for the Cubs?  Probably not.  It's the Cliff Floyd of 2007 that's taking time from MM, and that's where the problem lies.


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by Jed Taylor on Mar 13, 2007 10:57 PM CDT up reply actions  

agreed
I'm sick of this nonsense. This team needs a healthy cliff floyd getting 350 or more plate appearances to be successful. Murton will be a better player if he doesn't go out there 160 games. I swear, some people don't realize there are more than 8 position players on a team.

by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Mar 12, 2007 1:06 PM CDT up reply actions  

::rolls eyes::
First of all you don't get to tell me what I need to concern myself with.

Most people on here know I am a Murton fan so my comment was made tongue-in-cheek.

Let's play ball!!

by sue369 on Mar 12, 2007 1:47 PM CDT up reply actions  

And don't forget.....
ridiculous.........;)
I never thought I would utter these words: Mark Prior = Jason Marquis!

by timeforachange on Mar 12, 2007 3:43 PM CDT up reply actions  

You must have
confused me with someone who cares what you think.
Let's play ball!!

by sue369 on Mar 12, 2007 4:25 PM CDT up reply actions  

Do you....
ever have an original thought or do you just agree with anything pro Cub?

FWIW, if you did not care, you would not have responded.  

Thanks as always for the enlightened commentary.  

I never thought I would utter these words: Mark Prior = Jason Marquis!

by timeforachange on Mar 12, 2007 7:04 PM CDT up reply actions  

There is a whole
thread here on the game today. The only posts you have made are ones that criticize.
Let's play ball!!

by sue369 on Mar 12, 2007 7:09 PM CDT up reply actions  

Not criticizing......
just pointing out the ridiculousness of your comments.

I wish I could have posted on the game.  Unfortunately, I had to work.......

I never thought I would utter these words: Mark Prior = Jason Marquis!

by timeforachange on Mar 12, 2007 7:14 PM CDT up reply actions  

I call that
criticizing. You do it to a lot of posters on this blog.
Let's play ball!!

by sue369 on Mar 12, 2007 7:18 PM CDT up reply actions  

No......
just the ones who continue to make dumb ass statements.

Again, do you ever bring an original thought to the table?

I never thought I would utter these words: Mark Prior = Jason Marquis!

by timeforachange on Mar 12, 2007 7:19 PM CDT up reply actions  

Like I said
we will have to agree to disagree.
Let's play ball!!

by sue369 on Mar 12, 2007 7:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

I guess
we will have to agree to disagree on this.
Let's play ball!!

by sue369 on Mar 12, 2007 7:18 PM CDT up reply actions  

My bad.
I thought we were Cubs fans.

Go Murton!  

I hope Floyd sucks ass.  I also hope that Lee, Soriano and Ramirez develop injuries that limit their playing time because I'd really like to see Murton lead the team in RBIs and home runs and other stuff too.  That would be so cool.

by Maddog on Mar 12, 2007 11:42 PM CDT up reply actions  

lol
but murton and theriot are so cute and cuddly! it's so depressing when they're not in the line-up and I can't stare at them all game long. and that mark prior is so hot, gosh, i'll be so sick if he never pitches again. he's my favorite cub of all time! it's just terrible what people are saying about that sweetie pie. i just know he can pitch good again if he tries harder. he can do it. i know he can!

by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Mar 13, 2007 12:21 AM CDT up reply actions  

I think I understand your meaning
that you want to see youth like Murton, Coats, etc. not only get an opportunity, but thrive as day to day players in the majors.  However, I agree with maddog that we need Floyd to add value.  If Floyd is strong and Murton/Coats are strong, then Hendry has options to improve the club for the months that usually don't matter.

by N Oakley on Mar 12, 2007 12:41 PM CDT up reply actions  

Im a big cliff floyd fan
Loved seeing him here while on the mets. I think if he stays healthy, he can quickly become a fan favorite cause he is one of those hard working guys who really solidifies clubhouse chemistry.
Any Argument, sufficiently argued in an intelligent manner, is correct.

by HerrProf on Mar 12, 2007 12:46 PM CDT up reply actions  

Floyd
I haven't seem him since his days with the Marlins and I don't recall him as a gold glove in left.  If healthy, can he still play defense?

by N Oakley on Mar 12, 2007 12:59 PM CDT up reply actions  

if his foot his healthy, yes
how well remains to be seen

by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Mar 12, 2007 1:08 PM CDT up reply actions  

About Floyd...
... he was healthy in 2005 and had a very, very good year. Last year he was hurt and didn't.

He's not young any more, and coming off an injury I'm very leery of him. I don't WANT him to fail -- yes, he can be an asset if he's healthy -- but I'm not convinced he's going to be healthy enough to contribute.

I also hate that he'll take playing time away from Matt Murton.

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

by Al Yellon on Mar 12, 2007 1:26 PM CDT up reply actions  

I know, I know
you've only mentioned it 50 times now :)

It's no guarantee he'll be healthy or even productive, but there's a nice chance. So I agree with your first point, but not with your last sentence. I don't get is this "taking time away from Murton" stuff. This isn't Dusty. Lou will do what's right. Whoever is producing will get the most time, agreed? and I know some people are wishing he gets injured and it's just selfish because the cubs would be worse without him. We need that depth. I think I said 350 PAs and that's probably too many. More like 250-300 should be enough.

by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Mar 12, 2007 1:41 PM CDT up reply actions  

Floyd...
... COULD also give Derrek Lee an occasional rest by playing 1B maybe 10 or so times.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al Yellon on Mar 12, 2007 1:44 PM CDT up reply actions  

well..
the last time he played 1B is 1997 and that was only 37 innings, and I don't know if he's even been trying that this spring.

by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Mar 12, 2007 2:03 PM CDT up reply actions  

It's first base.
The position where David Ortiz plays in interleague games. Probably, by consensus, the least defensively demanding position on the infield. The position where you didn't notice that Todd Walker is a horrible fielder every time the ball came anywhere near him. Am I saying that Cliff Floyd could win a Gold Glove there? Nope. But I think he could handle it in case of emergency without completely screwing the pooch.

by cwyers on Mar 12, 2007 2:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

Well...
... he hasn't, because Floyd hasn't even played yet this year.

Who else can back up 1B? Ward can't really play the field at all any more except in a dire emergency. Blanco can, but then you lose your backup catcher.

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

by Al Yellon on Mar 12, 2007 2:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

I meant
at least taking balls there during practice

by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Mar 12, 2007 3:03 PM CDT up reply actions  

Al...
What's your impression of Coats so far?

by Damen Jackson on Mar 12, 2007 11:13 AM CDT reply actions  

Last September...
... in his callup, Coats seemed overmatched. He does seem to work very hard, and has done well at every minor league level. He hit and played like this last spring training, too.

I'll reserve judgment till I see him play in person. I know he's in the mix to be the last guy on the bench, and he has an advantage over Angel Pagan because he can play the infield, too. I think Piniella likes those types of players.

I'd like to see him make it -- seems like a good team guy.

Enough cliches for you?

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

by Al Yellon on Mar 12, 2007 1:27 PM CDT up reply actions  

More than enough cliches..
 I caught a few at bats last weeks, and he did look good.

  I can't say I'd be disappointed to see Pagan leave town though. I've never warmed to him, but I do think he can be productive on the right team.

by Damen Jackson on Mar 12, 2007 1:37 PM CDT up reply actions  

I feel better
knowing we have talent like buck coats in the minors. Same goes for the likes of rocky cherry, et al. I say let them work on their stuff down there and see what are needs are once we get deep into the season.
Any Argument, sufficiently argued in an intelligent manner, is correct.

by HerrProf on Mar 12, 2007 11:15 AM CDT reply actions  

It's nice to know...
...there's depth in the minors. Also, I'm excited to see Pie in the majors.

by vegascubsfan on Mar 12, 2007 11:50 AM CDT up reply actions  

Radio
Is it like this every spring, or does it seem like it's particularly rare this season to get a WGN radio broadcast? When the other team's announcers are calling the game, I have no interest in listening.

And is anyone else peeved about last Saturday's broadcast? I know Piniella doesn't choose his starting lineup based on whether the game is televised or not, but I was very disappointed when I saw the lineup featured guys like Kinkade, Coats and Cedneo rather than any of the big offensive guns. For that matter ,if Soriano is learning how to play CF, why isn't he in the lineup every day?

And my seven-year-old boy was also disappointed -he had looked forward all week to watching Lee, Soriano and Ramirez, and instead the only players he knew were Blanco and Jones. We turned it off in the third inning.

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

by danimal15 on Mar 12, 2007 11:30 AM CDT reply actions  

Addendum
Actually, I watched a little more to see Prior pitch. Not fun.
"Hello again, everybody. Harry Caray from Wrigley Field on a beautiful day for baseball."

by danimal15 on Mar 12, 2007 11:34 AM CDT up reply actions  

re: Radio
Although I can definitely identify with your frustration, danimal, I think most of the questions you're asking can be answered by a simple four-word phrase: "Because it's spring training."

A lot of players need to get playing time so that management can draw up their battle plans for the season (or at least the first month or so of the season). And I don't know how mlb.com decides which broadcasters get the nod for Gameday Audio, but I'm guessing, yeah, it's always a crapshoot like this. To be honest, this is the first spring training I've ever followed this closely.

I can't say that I agree with you about having no interest in watching/listening to the games. I'm just happy to have baseball, and more specifically the Cubs, back. And I'll gladly suffer through a few lineups wrought with Kinkades and Cedenos, knowing that April 2 is a mere two weeks away.

I agree with you about Soriano, though. I'd like to see him getting every possible opportunity to gain some centerfield experience. The recent news, however, that Jacque Jones will be starting some games in center could indicate that the Soriano-in-center experiment is about to flame out in the Bunson burner.

 

I didn't have the ball, bitch!

by daver on Mar 12, 2007 12:01 PM CDT up reply actions  

plus
with 1st cuts this week, your favorite players (tm) should start seeing more playing time.
Any Argument, sufficiently argued in an intelligent manner, is correct.

by HerrProf on Mar 12, 2007 12:10 PM CDT up reply actions  

Wgn radio
I have the feeling the other team's station ratings in the afternoon just may not be as good as WGN's during the week.

That's why the Score airs so many Sox games.

For Cub fans spring training combines the eternal hope of spring with the irrational belief in the impossible.

by kerrysotherwife on Mar 12, 2007 12:12 PM CDT up reply actions  

The more I read and hear from Pinella the more I
like him.  Can you believe what we endured the last 3 years? I'm still scarred from Dusty.
Dallas Green!

by SonnyJ9 on Mar 12, 2007 12:07 PM CDT reply actions  

Dusty was here for 4 years
but the good news is that it felt like a decade.

by NO100 on Mar 12, 2007 1:14 PM CDT up reply actions  

Lineups
Lineups

Cubs
Soriano, CF
Theriot, 2B
Lee, 1B
Ramirez, 3B
Jones, RF
Floyd, LF
Blanco, C
Izturis, SS
Zambrano, P

Giants
Roberts, CF
Vizquel, SS
Bonds, LF
Feliz, 3B
Aurilia, 1B
Molina, C
Winn, RF
Frandsen, 2B
Morris, P

by Bruce Miles on Mar 12, 2007 1:00 PM CDT reply actions  

re: Lineups
Thanks as always, Bruce!

Not much to complain about in that lineup. I like THE RIOT in the two-hole. And Lee through Floyd is a pretty solid wall of power hitters. (In fact, if Barrett were in there, the Scottsdale electrical grid would be at risk.)

The bottom of the lineup is somewhat shaky. Then again, Izzy is turning out to be the offensive surprise of spring in my book -- thus far at least.

I hope Big Z makes Bonds look bad. Very bad.

I didn't have the ball, bitch!

by daver on Mar 12, 2007 1:09 PM CDT up reply actions  

I'm waiting...
...for Big Z to hit his first homerun.

by vegascubsfan on Mar 12, 2007 1:19 PM CDT up reply actions  

re: I'm waiting...
Me too. It would be killer if Z struck out Bonds then hit a home run.
I didn't have the ball, bitch!

by daver on Mar 12, 2007 1:23 PM CDT up reply actions  

Z cracks me up...
...with his homeruns and his predictions of winning the World Series and the Cy Young.

I keep liking him more and more. I hope the Cubs lock him up for 5 years soon.

by vegascubsfan on Mar 12, 2007 1:28 PM CDT up reply actions  

Thanks from me too.
I like this lineup a lot -- and I suspect we'll see it fairly often when Theriot plays.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al Yellon on Mar 12, 2007 1:24 PM CDT up reply actions  

Floyd/Jones
I'm not a fan of the two lefties in a row. I assume that this is a function of Blanco and not Barrett playing, but the balance in this line-up is not good.

DmL

by dmlichte on Mar 12, 2007 1:58 PM CDT up reply actions  

re: Floyd/Jones
That's a valid criticism. Unfortunately, I don't think anyone could make much of a case for batting Hank White or Izzy higher in the lineup.
I didn't have the ball, bitch!

by daver on Mar 12, 2007 2:03 PM CDT up reply actions  

rare
we just might see Jones batting second in the order against righties this year sometimes. Lou has hinted at that. Floyd would then bat 5th sometimes when that happens. I'm all for Murton #2 most of the time, but Jones would be OK there against RHP for reasons I've stated before.

by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Mar 12, 2007 2:08 PM CDT up reply actions  

I want to see...
how Soriano handles CF. I think the jury is still out on whether he can handle it. i heard Lou will put JJ in at CF later this week. Could be a harbinger of things to come.
"Chicago baseball fans, who are composites of scar tissue and mortifying memories..." - George F. Will

by eswan9 on Mar 12, 2007 1:25 PM CDT reply actions  

What's the excitement over Coats?
I don't get it.  People are talking about finding a way to get him more AB's.  Why?  

His OPS has went down the past 3 years as he's moved up the ladder.  Last year, he slugged less than .400 at AAA.  For a corner outfielder, that's not very good.  

At best, he might be in a battle with Pagan for the 25th spot.  I think that's why he has played so much this spring.  Pinella knows most of his roster is set and he's looking at Coats for the final spot.  I'd take Pagan and send Coats back to Iowa.  Mainly because I think Pagan is probably a better CF backup.      

by rlpete on Mar 12, 2007 1:31 PM CDT reply actions  

yep
other than hammering the ball quite a bit this spring, which anyone can do in a short spurt, there's no history to suggest he can be anything more than what he's done in the past. Last year Pagan had a great spring with, iirc, 3 or 4 HRs. Pagan also might be the fastest guy on the team and is probably the best defensive replacement in the OF. If the season started today Pagan probably makes it.

anybody else think Coats has a chance?

by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Mar 12, 2007 1:50 PM CDT up reply actions  

He has a chance, yes...
... and as I said, partly because he can play infield positions as well, and I think Piniella likes guys like that. With only five bench players it doesn't hurt to have at least two of them (Theriot would be the other) who can play multiple positions, especially since the three others (Ward, Floyd and Blanco) are either defensive statues, or your backup catcher.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al Yellon on Mar 12, 2007 1:53 PM CDT up reply actions  

The bench
While I don't expect it, I hope that Piniella is rethinking the 12 man pitching staff.  With Ward and Floyd both basically the same player, I think the Cubs need 6 bench players.  Assuming that Coats can play the infield, either he or Cedeno have to make the team as the second infielder.  That means Jones has to be the backup CF'er.  I'm not sure I like that either.  I would prefer to see Pagan on the team for his speed and CF experience.        

by rlpete on Mar 12, 2007 2:42 PM CDT up reply actions  

I agree with you...
... but it appears Piniella is leaning toward using 12 pitchers. I think that's dumb, particularly with all the off days in April.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al Yellon on Mar 12, 2007 2:45 PM CDT up reply actions  

Honesty compels me to say,
that if it was Dusty wanting to carry 12 pitchers I'd think it was stupid. However, since it's Piniella, I'm thinking that he's crazy like a fox!!
Hey Lou, we're long overdue.

by deadcatbounce on Mar 12, 2007 2:50 PM CDT up reply actions  

...and another reason
To choose one: Ward or Floyd.

I know I said this before, but if Floyd proves that he's healthy and can play, I don't know why we'd need both him and Ward on the bench (esp since Ward hasn't really hit anything in ST).

Then I think the position player roster looks pretty good:

LF Murton/Floyd
CF Soriano
RF Jones
3B Ramirez
SS Izturis
2B DeRosa
1B Lee
CA Barrett

LF/1B Floyd OR LF Murton
LF/CF/RF Pagan
LF/CF/RF/SS/2B Coates
IF Theriot
CA Blanco

This bench creates depth three-players deep at almost every position.

Plus-- if Theriot unseats DeRosa at 2B (which is possible), then DeRosa is just as flexible, if not more so, than Theriot.

by Romero on Mar 12, 2007 2:49 PM CDT up reply actions  

If they need 12 pitchers...
then I agree with you.  It might have to be either Ward or Floyd.  However, knowing Floyd's injury history I would like to see Ward kept for the lefty PH'er.  I really don't see the need for 7 pitchers in the pen.  Even last year, when the rookie starters rarely could get through 5, the 7th guy in the pen (usually Guzman) didn't pitch that much.

   

by rlpete on Mar 12, 2007 2:56 PM CDT up reply actions  

This clearly annoyed woman...
...just told me that the audio stream is not yet available.

Geez, sorry I asked.

I didn't have the ball, bitch!

by daver on Mar 12, 2007 2:00 PM CDT reply actions  

re: This clearly annoyed woman...
Aw, crap. The game isn't for another hour. Nevermind.
I didn't have the ball, bitch!

by daver on Mar 12, 2007 2:08 PM CDT up reply actions  

This makes me feel good.
Lou Piniella measured his answer when asked if rookie outfielder Buck Coats could make the team.

I just keeep having increased optimism on this season.  If spring training shows anything about these younger guys then we will be really deep.  Whether or not Coats makes the 25-man roster at least we can have some confidence if he is called up for an injury.

It just seems like a huge weight is being lifted off of so many of these players.  Maybe it is the departure of Dusty or maybe it's just a fluke, but I am really feeling good about this season.

Here's to a new year!!

by santo for prez on Mar 12, 2007 2:08 PM CDT reply actions  

Oh yeah
Arizona is now effectively in the Pacific Time Zone.

by Josh Timmers on Mar 12, 2007 2:25 PM CDT reply actions  

Yup.
Feels weird to have that two-hour difference during spring training.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al Yellon on Mar 12, 2007 2:44 PM CDT up reply actions  

This weekends forecast in Mesa...
Thursday - 92 and sunny, Friday - 93 and mostly sunny, Saturday 92 and sunny.

Hopefully we will see you out there on Thursday

by FullyKraeusened on Mar 12, 2007 2:56 PM CDT up reply actions  

Sounds good to me!
n/t
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al Yellon on Mar 12, 2007 4:27 PM CDT up reply actions  

the pregame
has begun on the webcast
Any Argument, sufficiently argued in an intelligent manner, is correct.

by HerrProf on Mar 12, 2007 2:54 PM CDT reply actions  

Note to Cubs:
Hit lots of balls to left field today.
I didn't have the ball, bitch!

by daver on Mar 12, 2007 3:09 PM CDT reply actions  

Um...
What happened with DLee? My audio cut out.
I didn't have the ball, bitch!

by daver on Mar 12, 2007 3:10 PM CDT reply actions  

well
to be fair, it know it bonds though ;) you can't catch what you can't see. the high sky thing in AZ is not exaggerated

by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Mar 12, 2007 3:12 PM CDT up reply actions  

1-0 Cubs
missed how Soriano got on. Theriot hit one to the wall in LF. bonds lost it in the sun. Lee grounded it to Vizquel, who booted it. 1st and 2nd. still no outs.

by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Mar 12, 2007 3:10 PM CDT reply actions  

bases loaded
no outs
Any Argument, sufficiently argued in an intelligent manner, is correct.

by HerrProf on Mar 12, 2007 3:12 PM CDT reply actions  

Base-juicage for JJ
I didn't have the ball, bitch!

by daver on Mar 12, 2007 3:12 PM CDT reply actions  

Hahahah
Bonds loses another flyball in the sun

by PrimeTime on Mar 12, 2007 3:14 PM CDT reply actions  

LOL
Like I said, hit to left field. HIT THE BALL TO LEFT FIELD!!!
I didn't have the ball, bitch!

by daver on Mar 12, 2007 3:14 PM CDT reply actions  

YEA
berroids flew too close to the sun
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by HerrProf on Mar 12, 2007 3:14 PM CDT reply actions  

bonds lost another one!
ruled a hit. 2-0 cubs. bases still loaded

by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Mar 12, 2007 3:14 PM CDT reply actions  

there
I hope that solves your cliff floyd gripes.
Any Argument, sufficiently argued in an intelligent manner, is correct.

by HerrProf on Mar 12, 2007 3:15 PM CDT reply actions  

Floyd cranks one into the hole to RF
2-run single makes it 4-0.

by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Mar 12, 2007 3:16 PM CDT reply actions  

This offense
is stacked..If Barret was in there its be even more loaded than it is now

by PrimeTime on Mar 12, 2007 3:17 PM CDT reply actions  

JJ steals third

by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Mar 12, 2007 3:17 PM CDT reply actions  

the only way to top this inning
is a pitcher slam
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by HerrProf on Mar 12, 2007 3:18 PM CDT reply actions  

Big Z to the plate!!
I didn't have the ball, bitch!

by daver on Mar 12, 2007 3:20 PM CDT reply actions  

good to see our guys are off to a good start.
I should be home in about an hour. I'm looking forward to watching some baseball.
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by mike @ Bleed Cubbie Blue on Mar 12, 2007 3:20 PM CDT reply actions  

Zambrano!!!
He Fell!! LOL  he better not be hurt

by PrimeTime on Mar 12, 2007 3:21 PM CDT reply actions  

Z off the wall!!
triple!!! almost hit it out

by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Mar 12, 2007 3:21 PM CDT reply actions  

oh god
i'd rather not see him stumble to the ground like that, or even stretch it. stay at 2nd, carlos

by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Mar 12, 2007 3:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

re: oh god
Yeah, Z give us about 100 reasons to worry every season. It sounds like he's OK, though, the announcers didn't say anything about a trainer coming out.
I didn't have the ball, bitch!

by daver on Mar 12, 2007 3:23 PM CDT up reply actions  

Come on this
isnt Prior we are talking about. Zambrano will be fine, Prior however would be leaving the field on a cart right about now.

by FullyKraeusened on Mar 12, 2007 3:25 PM CDT up reply actions  

going!
GONE...er.. off the wall.. z trips up with a triple..
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by HerrProf on Mar 12, 2007 3:21 PM CDT reply actions  

OHHHH BABY!!
Big Z just missed a home run. I hope he's OK.
I didn't have the ball, bitch!

by daver on Mar 12, 2007 3:21 PM CDT reply actions  

This is probably
the greatest Cubs first inning ive seen.even if it is ST

by PrimeTime on Mar 12, 2007 3:22 PM CDT reply actions  

It was good
But remember, we owe a good portion of it to the Barroid's incompetence.

by SuperContext on Mar 12, 2007 3:23 PM CDT up reply actions  

I agree
and very comical.

by FLCubsFan on Mar 12, 2007 3:24 PM CDT up reply actions  

"bizarre and ugly"
depends who you ask mr. giants play by play.
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by HerrProf on Mar 12, 2007 3:22 PM CDT reply actions  

did anyone see which shoulder
he fell on?
Baby, you got a stew goin'

by Thelonious on Mar 12, 2007 3:24 PM CDT reply actions  

I love that guy!
I broke down and got MLB.TV, I couldn't stand it any longer and what a day to get it.  Wow, wow, wow.  Go Cubs!
My 11 year old grandaughter told me the Cubbies wouldn't win a WS in my lifetime, ya reckon? I still believe.

by TnLadyCubbie on Mar 12, 2007 3:24 PM CDT reply actions  

ah, left
you can tell because his shirt is covered in dirt on that side
Baby, you got a stew goin'

by Thelonious on Mar 12, 2007 3:25 PM CDT reply actions  

This gun has to be off
it has had both Z and Morris in the high 80s, and they both throw in the mid 90s.
Baby, you got a stew goin'

by Thelonious on Mar 12, 2007 3:27 PM CDT reply actions  

Do you think
the Comcast radar gun is accurate? Hardest he has thrown so far is 90

by PrimeTime on Mar 12, 2007 3:27 PM CDT reply actions  

you mean Z?
if so, I saw 94 at least once. He throws a few different speeds, unlike prior. his change is faster than prior's heater right now.

by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Mar 12, 2007 3:34 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yesterday
I went and watched the Dodgers play the Nationals and Penny did not pitch well at all. The game took forever. We left in the bottom of the 7th because it was so hot.

by FLCubsFan on Mar 12, 2007 3:27 PM CDT reply actions  

Penny
thats not what I want to hear about him. I know I drafted him in at least one of my two drafts this weekend.
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by mike @ Bleed Cubbie Blue on Mar 12, 2007 3:30 PM CDT up reply actions  

The nationals
are not very good and they kept hitting on him in the 1st or 2nd inning. I was just expecting much more from him.

by FLCubsFan on Mar 12, 2007 3:32 PM CDT up reply actions  

vizquel walks

by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Mar 12, 2007 3:27 PM CDT reply actions  

very vocal crowd
I like it.
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by HerrProf on Mar 12, 2007 3:30 PM CDT reply actions  

later barry
So!
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by HerrProf on Mar 12, 2007 3:31 PM CDT reply actions  

the fall seems to have no effect on the Z
nt
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by HerrProf on Mar 12, 2007 3:32 PM CDT reply actions  

Um, yeah...
I'd say the first inning went rather well for the Chicago Cubs.
I didn't have the ball, bitch!

by daver on Mar 12, 2007 3:33 PM CDT reply actions  

@ cashcowsquirtingsourmilk
telling Zambrano to not hustle out a play no matter where the situation is is like asking Maddux to throw 100 MPH. That is what is good about him

by roach on Mar 12, 2007 3:33 PM CDT reply actions  

that's fine during the season
but ST? I know what you mean though.

by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Mar 12, 2007 3:36 PM CDT up reply actions  

That's why I love the guy
"Hello again, everybody. Harry Caray from Wrigley Field on a beautiful day for baseball."

by danimal15 on Mar 12, 2007 4:24 PM CDT up reply actions  

I'm in heaven
I finally see the Cubs...Let's play two!  I'm on my laptop and the pic is great.  What a woman will do to see the Cubs.
My 11 year old grandaughter told me the Cubbies wouldn't win a WS in my lifetime, ya reckon? I still believe.

by TnLadyCubbie on Mar 12, 2007 3:34 PM CDT reply actions  

so wait
how many did they end up getting in the first? was anyone on when Z hit the triple?
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by mike @ Bleed Cubbie Blue on Mar 12, 2007 3:36 PM CDT reply actions  

6 runs in the first
Uncle Cliffy was on when Z tripled.

by SuperContext on Mar 12, 2007 3:37 PM CDT up reply actions  

Lee singles..
...this seems like its going to be a good day!

by Chanman25 on Mar 12, 2007 3:38 PM CDT reply actions  

ARam
He's had two good at-bats so far today. He's seeing a lot of pitches.
I didn't have the ball, bitch!

by daver on Mar 12, 2007 3:39 PM CDT reply actions  

Nice to see Aramis......
taking some walks.
RAMIREZ!! PRIOR!!

by PriorandAramisfan23 on Mar 12, 2007 3:51 PM CDT up reply actions  

Morris...
...take that you ex Cardinal!

by Chanman25 on Mar 12, 2007 3:40 PM CDT reply actions  

JJ doubles into RF corner 7-0
that was a rope. 2nd and 3rd

by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Mar 12, 2007 3:40 PM CDT reply actions  

The offense...
has really come on the last week or so, at the beginning of spring it was pretty quiet but they've really turned it on

by DTJchris on Mar 12, 2007 3:41 PM CDT reply actions  

2 outs
I didn't have the ball, bitch!

by daver on Mar 12, 2007 3:42 PM CDT reply actions  

slackers
Uncle Lou better have them running laps around the field after the game for that. :)
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by mike @ Bleed Cubbie Blue on Mar 12, 2007 3:44 PM CDT up reply actions  

DLee out/Hoff-Power In
Is there a new centerfielder, too?
I didn't have the ball, bitch!

by daver on Mar 12, 2007 3:45 PM CDT reply actions  

Lee
Len said he came out because he slid a bit awkwardly. just precautionary. don't freak out anyone.

by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Mar 12, 2007 3:47 PM CDT up reply actions  

hey chuck
half way to the cycle!
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by HerrProf on Mar 12, 2007 3:53 PM CDT reply actions  

he just might get 2 more ABs
the way it's going

by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Mar 12, 2007 3:54 PM CDT up reply actions  

never been done
http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0FCI/is_12_60/ai_79854350/pg_7

 Has any major league pitcher ever hit for the cycle? Also, has any National League pitcher hit for the cycle since the advent of the DH rule?

Gerald F. Kogh, Jr.
West Milford, N.J.

In checking over the long list of players who have hit for the cyle, we could not find a pitcher among the cycle hitters in either league.

In fact, we didn't find too many pitchers who produced one or more singles, doubles, triples and home runs in one season, let alone in one game.

These pitchers who produced at least a single, double, triple and homer in one season include the following:

American League--Walter Johnson of the Senators in 1925, Red Ruffing of the Red Sox and Yankees in 1930, Catfish Hunter of the A's in 1971, Wes Ferrell of the Red Sox in 1985, Elam Vangilder of the Browns in 1922 and Joe Bush of the Yankees in 1924.

National League--Jack Bentley of the New York Giants in 1923, Don Newcombe of the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1955, Dutch Reuther of the Dodgers in 1921, Doc Crandall of the N.Y. Giants in 1910, and Jack Scott of the Boston Braves in 1921.

In the 1056 season, the Chicago White Sox had a 10-year-old pitcher named Jim Derrington start one game. As a 17-year-old, Derrington pitched in 20 games. What became of Derrington after those seasons?

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by HerrProf on Mar 12, 2007 3:56 PM CDT up reply actions  

re: never been done
Wait, Derrington was ten years old when he joined the White Sox? Didn't that violate labor laws?

Well, if any pitcher in baseball can hit for the cycle, it's Big Z.

I didn't have the ball, bitch!

by daver on Mar 12, 2007 4:01 PM CDT up reply actions  

seems like a veeck stunt
didnt they have midgets play an inning during a game once?
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by HerrProf on Mar 12, 2007 4:11 PM CDT up reply actions  

No
Never heard of that in my life. Never happened.

The youngest player in Major League history was Joe Nuxhall, who pitched for the 1944 Reds at the age of 15. He pitched just one game - two-thirds of an inning, allowing 5 runs and 5 walks. He later returned to the majors as an adult and had a decent career, winning 135 games.

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by danimal15 on Mar 12, 2007 4:27 PM CDT up reply actions  

Derrington
Was 16 when he first pitched for the Sox, not 10.
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by danimal15 on Mar 12, 2007 4:29 PM CDT up reply actions  

Jim Derrington...
... was 16 when he made his debut in 1956.

I was more interested in the year mentioned -- 1056 -- not long after the East-West schism in the Catholic Church.

Hey, the Cubs have even won two World Series since then.

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by Al Yellon on Mar 12, 2007 4:30 PM CDT up reply actions  

just one
Eddie Gaddell (sp?) was brought in to hit by Veeck once. I think it was Veeck's idea. he walked. let's look it up.

by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Mar 12, 2007 4:28 PM CDT up reply actions  

Of course he walked...
...the strike zone is defined as going from the knees to the letters on the jersey. Veeck told Gaedell not to swing no matter what.

He also sent the contract to the league office about 30 minutes before they closed on a Friday, just so he could insure that the league wouldn't look too deeply into it.

Afterwards, MLB required much closer verification of contracts before approval, and they set a minimum height. There's a nice recap of it here.

by cwyers on Mar 12, 2007 4:34 PM CDT up reply actions  

lol, did you think I didn't know he walked?
thanks for the recap though.

by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Mar 12, 2007 5:01 PM CDT up reply actions  

Awesome!
Maybe Big Z can bat for the cycle today.
I didn't have the ball, bitch!

by daver on Mar 12, 2007 3:53 PM CDT reply actions  

Soriano Ks

by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Mar 12, 2007 3:55 PM CDT reply actions  

Audio sucks
Anyone else having Gameday Audio problems? Mine just cut out for about 5 to 7 seconds. And the sound quality is particularly bad today.
I didn't have the ball, bitch!

by daver on Mar 12, 2007 3:56 PM CDT reply actions  

Yeah, it sucks
today. But, I suppose it's better than nothing at all. I'm trying to be more optomistic about, well, pretty much everything ;)
There are 3 things in my life which I really love: God, family, and baseball. The only problem - once baseball season starts, I change the order around a bit.

by cubsfan4life on Mar 12, 2007 4:08 PM CDT up reply actions  

Hey
I resent these insults.
Why do I care so much about a kid's game?

by audiospeedwagon on Mar 12, 2007 4:55 PM CDT up reply actions  

nice play by aram on tapper but runner safe
grounder to izzy, force at 2nd but safe at 1st

by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Mar 12, 2007 4:01 PM CDT reply actions  

how is gameday today?
is it keeping up?

does anybody care if I do this or not?

by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Mar 12, 2007 4:02 PM CDT reply actions  

Where is Brenly?
It seems the games I've seen have Dan Plesac with Len.

by cubswin on Mar 12, 2007 4:05 PM CDT reply actions  

Hank takes one off the right knee
Soto was going to come in but now Hank is staying.

by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Mar 12, 2007 4:09 PM CDT reply actions  

re: Hank takes one off the right knee
One of the announcers said that Hank was struck in the "no parking zone." WTF?
I didn't have the ball, bitch!

by daver on Mar 12, 2007 4:10 PM CDT up reply actions  

well, the tv replay showed the knee
and that's what Len said

by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Mar 12, 2007 4:11 PM CDT up reply actions  

re: well, the tv replay showed the knee
OK, I'll take your (and Len's) word for it. This guy may be a "Hall of Fame announcer," but he has the personality of a wet sack of cement.
I didn't have the ball, bitch!

by daver on Mar 12, 2007 4:13 PM CDT up reply actions  

better than hard cement
who is it?

by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Mar 12, 2007 4:15 PM CDT up reply actions  

re: better than hard cement
Not sure. They've said his name, like, three times but I can't seem to retain it. I'll let you know if they mention it again.
I didn't have the ball, bitch!

by daver on Mar 12, 2007 4:17 PM CDT up reply actions  

update on D Lee
slightly tweaked his groin on that slide. might miss one game.

by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Mar 12, 2007 4:12 PM CDT reply actions  

Soto in for Hank
looks like Z's last inning.

by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Mar 12, 2007 4:16 PM CDT reply actions  

Z Ks batter after running count full
still needs to cut down on pitch count

by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Mar 12, 2007 4:17 PM CDT reply actions  

Wait.
You're telling me it took that many pitches to retire Bengie Molina?

by cwyers on Mar 12, 2007 4:20 PM CDT up reply actions  

Does the old guy on Audio
Remind anyone else of Grandpa Simpson?

by DTJchris on Mar 12, 2007 4:18 PM CDT reply actions  

re: Does the old guy on Audio
I was gonna say the principal from The Simpsons, but that works, too.
I didn't have the ball, bitch!

by daver on Mar 12, 2007 4:20 PM CDT up reply actions  

ha ha
just the way he tells the stories.

"I was on my way to Shelbyville so I attached an onion to my belt, which was a style at the time..."

by DTJchris on Mar 12, 2007 4:24 PM CDT up reply actions  

there is an intrsting story about this ss
If was 1932, and I decided to take the train to munsonville, which is what we called shelbyville back then. I put an onion on my belt, which was the style at the time, and decided to make myself some toats. I set the toaster on Three, medium brown..
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by HerrProf on Mar 12, 2007 4:27 PM CDT up reply actions  

re: there is an intrsting story about this ss
Zzzzzzzzz...SLAM! <Daver's head hits monitor.>
I didn't have the ball, bitch!

by daver on Mar 12, 2007 4:28 PM CDT up reply actions  

Lon Simmons
That's the old announcer dude.
I didn't have the ball, bitch!

by daver on Mar 12, 2007 4:21 PM CDT reply actions  

D-Lee
Is anyone else slightly nervous about Lee's "slightly tweaked" groin? There's a part of me that just doesn't trust anyone in the Cubs organization when it comes to injuries.
Albert who?

by Terry Towery on Mar 12, 2007 4:22 PM CDT reply actions  

relax.. youd rather he try and play though it?
nt
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by HerrProf on Mar 12, 2007 4:25 PM CDT up reply actions  

re: D-Lee
Absolutely not.
I didn't have the ball, bitch!

by daver on Mar 12, 2007 4:26 PM CDT up reply actions  

I am
But I'm always nervous about injuries of any sort. Plus, Lee is on my fantasy team and he was a total loss for me last year - I'm expecting better this year for both the Cubs and my fantasy team from him.
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by danimal15 on Mar 12, 2007 4:31 PM CDT up reply actions  

yep
can't help but be a bit nervous. "slightly tweaked" was Len's term, btw.

by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Mar 12, 2007 4:42 PM CDT up reply actions  

Floyd walks

by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Mar 12, 2007 4:23 PM CDT reply actions  

Big Z
Maybe Big Z could get a single and a homer at the same at bat. He could do that, y'know. Cuz he's that good.
I didn't have the ball, bitch!

by daver on Mar 12, 2007 4:27 PM CDT reply actions  

Nice to hear Floyd is hitting
All the Orange Guy's supporters will be unhappy now I guess...
It does seem the Cubs have an overlap with Ward and Floyd I have not seen Ward get any OF action however guess he is totally immobile and cannot play out there anymore. Strictly a PH and occasional backup 1b?? Can we afford such a guy on the roster who has so little flexibility?? Another Lennie Harris, we hope not!!

At least Floyd can play some OF, if not superbly. Coats defense must mean something, long term, no?

by writerinwrigley on Mar 12, 2007 4:28 PM CDT reply actions  

Brendley
Not sure how to spell it but does anybody know why he isn't in the booth

by roach on Mar 12, 2007 4:31 PM CDT reply actions  

Brenley
Maybe he slightly tweaked his groin? ;)
Albert who?

by Terry Towery on Mar 12, 2007 4:32 PM CDT up reply actions  

yep
under the care of a groinacologist

by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Mar 12, 2007 4:39 PM CDT up reply actions  

Samardijia in

by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Mar 12, 2007 4:31 PM CDT reply actions  

I missed the first out
chopper to 2nd. 2 outs.

by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Mar 12, 2007 4:32 PM CDT reply actions  

Z
Nice to see they let El Toro hit for himself even though he was about to be replaced on the mound. Or at least that's what it sounds like from looking at this thread (I'm not listening to the broadcast).
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by danimal15 on Mar 12, 2007 4:32 PM CDT reply actions  

yes, it sounded like Z was done
but he let him hit

by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Mar 12, 2007 4:36 PM CDT up reply actions  

This ought to be interesting..
S vs Bonds
Well, sometimes nothin is a real cool hand.

by wicubfan on Mar 12, 2007 4:33 PM CDT reply actions  

Vizquel seeing-eye single to RF
Samardjia hasn't walked anyone yet

now he's facing Bonds.

by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Mar 12, 2007 4:33 PM CDT reply actions  

off the glove of aram. should've had it
should be an error. 1st and 2nd, 2 outs.

by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Mar 12, 2007 4:37 PM CDT reply actions  

FO to soriano. inning over.
impressed with samardjia. maybe he can help out in september.

by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Mar 12, 2007 4:38 PM CDT reply actions  

Nice
Sounds like Samardjia held it together in a pressure situation. A good sign.
I didn't have the ball, bitch!

by daver on Mar 12, 2007 4:38 PM CDT reply actions  

Soriano walks.

by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Mar 12, 2007 4:42 PM CDT reply actions  

Z
72 pitches in 4 innings for El Toro. Don't like that at all. Sounds like he's the same old heavy pitch count guy he's been for years.
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by danimal15 on Mar 12, 2007 4:46 PM CDT reply actions  

yep
that has to change. period

by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Mar 12, 2007 4:47 PM CDT up reply actions  

pitches
Heck, Maddux has thrown complete games with fewer pitches than Z just tossed.
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by danimal15 on Mar 12, 2007 4:49 PM CDT up reply actions  

hoffpower walks

by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Mar 12, 2007 4:47 PM CDT reply actions  

Roster cuts later today?
when will they be announced anyone know? And how deeply will they cut?

Szmarj and Colvin def. going down among others..presumably.

At least no Neiffi to clog up roster space being useless anymore!!

by writerinwrigley on Mar 12, 2007 4:50 PM CDT reply actions  

Useless?
The Cubs could always use a guy who thinks a good time to bunt for a hit is with 2 outs in the 9th and the tying run on base!

(Is my memory correct - I couldn't remember the exact scenario, but I know he did something extremely stupid like that last year)

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by danimal15 on Mar 12, 2007 5:02 PM CDT up reply actions  

strike 3. 1 out

by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Mar 12, 2007 4:50 PM CDT reply actions  

JS has good movement
and still great command

freezes Winn on inside fastball. whoa

by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Mar 12, 2007 4:53 PM CDT reply actions  

walks Frandzen

by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Mar 12, 2007 4:54 PM CDT reply actions  

groundout to third (mcgeeheeeee)
inning over.

by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Mar 12, 2007 4:57 PM CDT reply actions  

holy shit
collision just when my feed starts lagging

by roach on Mar 12, 2007 5:03 PM CDT reply actions  

The 2nd baseman
ran into the fielder who actually caught the ball.
The right fielder is staying in but the 2nd baseman is out of the game.
My 11 year old grandaughter told me the Cubbies wouldn't win a WS in my lifetime, ya reckon? I still believe.

by TnLadyCubbie on Mar 12, 2007 5:06 PM CDT up reply actions  

Gave him a double
said he had a hand on the ball, my bad, not a catch.
My 11 year old grandaughter told me the Cubbies wouldn't win a WS in my lifetime, ya reckon? I still believe.

by TnLadyCubbie on Mar 12, 2007 5:08 PM CDT reply actions  

jake fox deep of CF wall
2 runs score. 10-2

by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Mar 12, 2007 5:10 PM CDT reply actions  

woo!
that guy! 2-run double

Now your cut.

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by HerrProf on Mar 12, 2007 5:10 PM CDT reply actions  

Pie at the dish

by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Mar 12, 2007 5:10 PM CDT reply actions  

goes down looking
then ronny pops to short CF. middle of 7th

by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Mar 12, 2007 5:13 PM CDT reply actions  

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

by danimal15 on Mar 12, 2007 5:21 PM CDT up reply actions  

Ohman
must feel the pressure knowing he doesn't have a secure bullpen job. Good to see that the tension is improving his pitching.
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by danimal15 on Mar 12, 2007 5:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

The Shark rules!!
Golf dined on those headlines for at least a decade...I like the nickname (easier than spelling his last name!!) but let's hope it's not overused...Maybe a good thing if it is if this kid (unlike so many recent pitching prospects) can live up to the hype, grab a lot of headlines.

PS Golfer Norman never quite did (live up to the hype), but had a great career with 2 majors and a lot of heartbreaks that could-have-been...sound familiar?

by writerinwrigley on Mar 12, 2007 5:30 PM CDT reply actions  

Pigniatello give up single and hits a batter
then a FO to Pie. 1 out in the 8th. still 1st and 2nd

by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Mar 12, 2007 5:35 PM CDT reply actions  

mcgeehee can't handle ball in the hole
bases juiced.

former cub scott mclain up

by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Mar 12, 2007 5:36 PM CDT reply actions  

chopper to perez at SS
gets out at 1st. run scores. 10-3

by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Mar 12, 2007 5:37 PM CDT reply actions  

Howry starts the 9th
grounder to Perez at SS. gave him a hit but he threw it in the dirt. had him by 2-3 steps.

by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Mar 12, 2007 5:49 PM CDT reply actions  

damn. 2run HR for Santos?
10-5

by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Mar 12, 2007 5:50 PM CDT reply actions  

I'm late to the party
MUCH love to cashcowsquirtingsourmilk for not only having the longest name available, but for posting the play by play.  You're awesome c.c.s.s.m.!!

by Hobbes on Mar 12, 2007 5:51 PM CDT reply actions  

u r welcome
'tis not pretty, but i know some people are biting their nails wondering

by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Mar 12, 2007 5:54 PM CDT up reply actions  

Alfonso Ks. 2 down
not elgardo. his 2nd cousin

by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Mar 12, 2007 5:52 PM CDT reply actions  

I meant Alfonzo,
second cousin of Edgardo

by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Mar 12, 2007 6:04 PM CDT up reply actions  

roller to third
cubs win!

by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Mar 12, 2007 5:54 PM CDT reply actions  

well,
cubs continue to hack the horsehide with the hickory (and maple too)

came into the game hitting .320 as a team this spring. don't know what the OBP is. cubs batters showing good plate discipline. I don't see them swinging at many bad pitches.

where are the cumulative spring stats? do they keep them? this is the first time I've followed ST this closely.

hopefully D Lee is OK. mild groin tweak.

Floyd got a single and a walk with 2 RBIs and didn't get hurt much to the amazement of half of cubdom.

Z had another typical good but high pitch count outing, which worries me. When will he get it?

the giants fielded like walter matthau's first practice squad.

i guess i'm done.

by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Mar 12, 2007 6:02 PM CDT reply actions  

Z
is a beast, I never worry about him.  Nice W men.

by lilkimmer77 on Mar 12, 2007 6:10 PM CDT reply actions  

Z
the constant high pitch count is something to worry about if we want the cubs to go all the way.

by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Mar 12, 2007 7:11 PM CDT up reply actions  

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