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Open Thread: Cubs vs. Brewers, Friday 4/6, 7:05 CT

Alyellontoppscard_tiny by Al Yellon on in Game Threads

Man, it's cold here in Chicago. The White Sox postponed their game at the Cell at 10:30 this morning.

And in Milwaukee tonight, the forecast is for temperatures falling into the low 20's with snow flurries. Fortunately, that doesn't matter, as Miller Park's roof will be tightly closed (well, at least as tight as it gets -- it's been known to leak in the past). Supposedly, the air inside is heated to about 30 degrees above the outside temperature, which will still make it only in the mid-50's inside the dome tonight.

 Today's Starting Pitchers
Rich Hill
 R. Hill
Cubs		 vs. Dave Bush
 D. Bush
Brewers
6-7 W-L 12-11
4.17 ERA 4.41
90 SO 166
39 BB 38
16 HR 26
vs. Mil -- vs. Cubs

pitcher stats are 2006 season stats


Tonight's Starting Lineups
 Cubs  Brewers
Soriano, cf Weeks, 2b
Jones, rf Hardy, ss
Lee, 1b Fielder, 1b
Ramirez, 3b Hall,cf
Floyd, lf Estrada, c
Barrett, c Mench, lf
DeRosa, 2b Hart, rf
Izturis, ss Graffanino, 3b
Hill, p Bush, p

lineups as always courtesy of Bruce Miles

This will, oddly enough, be Hill's second consecutive regular season start vs. Milwaukee -- he also faced them last September 27, threw well, but left behind 2-1; the Cubs eventually won in the last of the ninth. How many times did they do that last year? Incidentally, take a look at how they tied that game up in the 9th.

I know, I know -- all of us don't want Jones hitting second. But he has hit well vs. Bush in his career -- 7-for-25 with three doubles and two HR. On the other hand, Matt Murton, who isn't playing tonight, is 5-for-12 against Bush with a double and two triples (!). So go figure.

If you want to go you can still get pretty good seats online, although I'd expect to see about 30,000 tonight (the Brewers drew about 20,000 or so for their two dates after their home opener, and you'd expect that to go up about 50% for a Cubs date).

The Mediacenter has the usual suspects, though this game is widely available on WGN, and should be on Extra Innings, too. If you're away from your TV but have your computer, there's always MLB.com Gameday.

For the Brewers perspective check out our SBNation site, Brew Crew Ball.

Discuss amongst yourselves.

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Be thankful for the roof
I've been 'watching' the Indians home opener on mlb premium - they've had to delay an hour, got an inning in, a snow delay, and then two more pitches before another snow delay.  Coming down hard in Ohio.
Go Nebraska Football!

by sanantonecub on Apr 6, 2007 4:56 PM CDT reply actions  

Pitching Probabilities
The Cubs website has Zambrano pitching saturday and Miller on sunday?  Is this to play a matchup?
Go Nebraska Football!

by sanantonecub on Apr 6, 2007 4:57 PM CDT reply actions  

Nope...
... it's to keep Z on an every-fifth-day schedule.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al Yellon on Apr 6, 2007 4:58 PM CDT up reply actions  

Gotcha
Forgot about that off-day on Tuesday.
Go Nebraska Football!

by sanantonecub on Apr 6, 2007 4:59 PM CDT up reply actions  

And ...
... there's another one next Thursday, which is why they should have gone with a four-man rotation the first two weeks, left Angel Guzman to make a couple of starts at Iowa, and had an extra bat on the bench (Angel Pagan, perhaps).
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al Yellon on Apr 6, 2007 5:02 PM CDT up reply actions  

I really like that idea
I mean when you have so many off days, you can get away with it, esspecially when you take your pitchers out early like Lou has done so far this season.  And when he takes them out, they are still pitching well and strong, with an exception for Opening Day which was a rare defeat over Zambrano
Soriano+ DLee + Ramirez = 1 Damn Good Meat of the Lineup AND Zambrano + LILLY + Marquis + Hill = Playoff Bound Cubbies!!!

by LilLPLancer23 on Apr 6, 2007 5:11 PM CDT up reply actions  

Attendance
Took the Miller Park tour today - according to the electronic board in the service area, they are estimating 28,000 for tonight.  Apparently there are only scattered singles or obstructed view seats available for the rest of the weekend.
¡BLANCO!

by 08Cubs on Apr 6, 2007 5:11 PM CDT reply actions  

I'll be going up on Sunday.
For anyone who's there tonight or tomorrow -- please post a diary on your experience!
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al Yellon on Apr 6, 2007 5:15 PM CDT up reply actions  

I will!
Especially since it's my first time watching the Cubs play outside of Wrigley.
"I don't talk. I just let what I do talk for myself." -Johan Santana

by sparkles721 on Apr 6, 2007 5:33 PM CDT up reply actions  

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

by Al Yellon on Apr 6, 2007 6:19 PM CDT up reply actions  

Have fun
I've been to every NL park  and it's an experience when you are a fan of the visiting team.

I've been to almost every AL park but one and if you count going to a Bears game in Minnesota for going to the Metrodome I've been to every AL park.

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

by kerrysotherwife on Apr 6, 2007 11:12 PM CDT up reply actions  

Where are you sitting on Sun?
My wife and I are going to be there.  What a great Easter!

by madtown on Apr 6, 2007 6:05 PM CDT up reply actions  

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

by Al Yellon on Apr 6, 2007 6:19 PM CDT up reply actions  

Line-up
Im gettin tired of some of this.  Lou is playing
Murton very much, and I think Murton should be in the 2-hole, but JJ will be ok, not good or great though.  I am very excited for Rich Hill tonight, as he is on my fantasy team as a late round sleeper and he's one of my favorites.  
Soriano+ DLee + Ramirez = 1 Damn Good Meat of the Lineup AND Zambrano + LILLY + Marquis + Hill = Playoff Bound Cubbies!!!

by LilLPLancer23 on Apr 6, 2007 5:14 PM CDT reply actions  

Go Rich Hill!
He's on my fantasy team, so you should all cheer extra hard. :)
"I don't talk. I just let what I do talk for myself." -Johan Santana

by sparkles721 on Apr 6, 2007 5:34 PM CDT reply actions  

Looks like
I didn't jinx him with my blistery pen.

http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/comments/2007/4/3/94431/94142/100#100

Phew! Dodged a bullet there.

WOODY!!!!

by Sarah Hope on Apr 7, 2007 6:34 AM CDT up reply actions  

I'm looking for
a 'well-played' ballgame tonight.  Of course I would love for my team to go 162-0, but realistically, ball clubs are gonna lose games like our last in Cincy.  Poop happens.  Like I said before, I was more upset with the way the team came out in the last innings (no urgency on offensive side).  Almost seemed complacent with 1-run lead.  Anywyas, as I was saying, I'd like to see the team execute for 9 (maybe 8) innings of baseball.  

"Hey Milwaukee...we need more beer"

by lilkimmer77 on Apr 6, 2007 6:21 PM CDT reply actions  

Let's go boys
It would be nice to see them get the runners on base in.   The past 3 games they've left 27 guys on base, and we can't afford to have that too often.

Sure it's the start of the season, be we need them to get those guys home.

Come on boys let's win this one and get rolling.  Hill you the man tonight.

by canadacubsfan on Apr 6, 2007 6:21 PM CDT reply actions  

As a side note,
saw in box score that Sammy had a 2-out RBI in a nice win over BoSox today.  Funny, cause all I can seem to remember are 2-out K's on breaking balls from him.

I've never both loved and hated a man so much...

by lilkimmer77 on Apr 6, 2007 6:28 PM CDT reply actions  

Then you didn't see
Game one of the 2003 NLCS in the 9th inning.

"Funny, cause all I can seem to remember are 2-out K's on breaking balls from him."

Cardinals make me see Red!

by TheEman on Apr 6, 2007 6:36 PM CDT up reply actions  

So far this year....
... Sosa is 2-for-10 with four strikeouts. Not a ringing endorsement.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al Yellon on Apr 6, 2007 6:47 PM CDT up reply actions  

Oh boy i certanly femember it,
the ball flew right over my head onto Waveland.  One of my best Cubs memories...
Soriano+ DLee + Ramirez = 1 Damn Good Meat of the Lineup AND Zambrano + LILLY + Marquis + Hill = Playoff Bound Cubbies!!!

by LilLPLancer23 on Apr 7, 2007 10:00 AM CDT up reply actions  

that 2-out RBI
came on a check-swing blooper. He didn't even realize he'd hit it. FYI.

by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Apr 6, 2007 6:55 PM CDT up reply actions  

Brew Crew wearing throwbacks!
...very sharp. with the road greys it looks like a game from 15 years ago.
Cub fans, this Bud's for YOU!

by NightPutting on Apr 6, 2007 7:07 PM CDT reply actions  

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

by Al Yellon on Apr 6, 2007 7:20 PM CDT up reply actions  

Alright!
Nice start. Come on D-Lee!

by grifdog on Apr 6, 2007 7:09 PM CDT reply actions  

Jacque takes a HBP
Two runners on, no outs... I'll take it!
Go Nebraska Football!

by sanantonecub on Apr 6, 2007 7:09 PM CDT reply actions  

Fielders Choice
At the corners with one out as Ramirez comes up
Go Nebraska Football!

by sanantonecub on Apr 6, 2007 7:10 PM CDT reply actions  

Ramirez!
1-0 Cubbies with a RBI Single!
Go Nebraska Football!

by sanantonecub on Apr 6, 2007 7:11 PM CDT reply actions  

HOLY MIKEY!
Barret Single RBI makes it 4...
Go Nebraska Football!

by sanantonecub on Apr 6, 2007 7:15 PM CDT reply actions  

Now the panickers can relax
I was happy the panickers can relax after seeing that.  Barrett won't bat 000 for the season.
For Cub fans spring training combines the eternal hope of spring with the irrational belief in the impossible.

by kerrysotherwife on Apr 6, 2007 11:13 PM CDT up reply actions  

It's the weather
or rather being in a dome as opposed to being in a blast chiller.

Of course, this means that Lilly and Marquis may not be so good.

by Josh Timmers on Apr 6, 2007 7:18 PM CDT up reply actions  

HOME RUN!!!!
DEROSA MAKES IT 6!!!
Go Nebraska Football!

by sanantonecub on Apr 6, 2007 7:18 PM CDT reply actions  

DEROSA!!
And I've got him in two fantasy leagues!

by Josh Timmers on Apr 6, 2007 7:18 PM CDT reply actions  

Of course
I've got Bush in one.  But that's OK, I'll take it.

by Josh Timmers on Apr 6, 2007 7:19 PM CDT up reply actions  

Who are these guys?
Whoever they are, ask them to stick around.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al Yellon on Apr 6, 2007 7:19 PM CDT reply actions  

Jesus
Izturis nearly goes deep. Juiced?

by grifdog on Apr 6, 2007 7:19 PM CDT reply actions  

I've been saying
I've been saying for months it wouldn't shock me if he was at least decent at the plate this season.  Nothing to write home about but decent.
For Cub fans spring training combines the eternal hope of spring with the irrational belief in the impossible.

by kerrysotherwife on Apr 6, 2007 11:14 PM CDT up reply actions  

Izzie with a Double
The heat is on!
Go Nebraska Football!

by sanantonecub on Apr 6, 2007 7:19 PM CDT reply actions  

the second time
Izzy came within a foot from a HR this year, unless my eyes were deceiving me.

by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Apr 6, 2007 7:25 PM CDT up reply actions  

Dave Bush
ERA 162.00
I survived VWR 2007

by akcubfan on Apr 6, 2007 7:20 PM CDT reply actions  

Well
I pledged to give 3 bucks to Derek Lee's charity for every game Rich Hill wins.  It's looking like I'm going to be out a latte tonight, and he hasn't even taken the mound.

by Josh Timmers on Apr 6, 2007 7:20 PM CDT reply actions  

Is anyone listening to this on gameday audio?
Santo must be having a ball after that ridiculous start.
Cub fans, this Bud's for YOU!

by NightPutting on Apr 6, 2007 7:24 PM CDT reply actions  

He's giggling
like a school girl.
I survived VWR 2007

by akcubfan on Apr 6, 2007 7:25 PM CDT up reply actions  

Awesome.
 
Cub fans, this Bud's for YOU!

by NightPutting on Apr 6, 2007 7:29 PM CDT up reply actions  

AFTER RICH HILL K'S
NOT IMPORTANT SO SAYING AFTER THE FACT

by lilkimmer77 on Apr 6, 2007 7:24 PM CDT reply actions  

Wow, is this the same team
that looked so futile in Cincy? Is Bush tipping his pitches?

Note to Al: It's now FSN Wisconsin rather than FSN North

by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on Apr 6, 2007 7:24 PM CDT reply actions  

K for Hill
Nice start...
Go Nebraska Football!

by sanantonecub on Apr 6, 2007 7:25 PM CDT reply actions  

Soriano on the warning track
And makes the catch...

And I breathe a deep sigh of relief.

Go Nebraska Football!

by sanantonecub on Apr 6, 2007 7:27 PM CDT reply actions  

Soriano
Way ahead in the "Who's the best converted CF" race over Bill Hall right now.

by Josh Timmers on Apr 6, 2007 7:27 PM CDT reply actions  

I know this has only been one inning...
...but I know we all really, really want to like this team and if they keep playing like that the sky's the limit. maybe they just needed to get out of the cold.
Cub fans, this Bud's for YOU!

by NightPutting on Apr 6, 2007 7:28 PM CDT reply actions  

Only 9 pitches
nice to see Cubs pitchers trusting their defense a bit more by challenging hitters.
I survived VWR 2007

by akcubfan on Apr 6, 2007 7:29 PM CDT reply actions  

BY THE WAY, I'M WRITING IN CAPS
BECAUSE OF MY EXCITEMENT/HAPPINESS LEVEL

by lilkimmer77 on Apr 6, 2007 7:30 PM CDT reply actions  

D-Lee
With a double! 2-2!
Go Nebraska Football!

by sanantonecub on Apr 6, 2007 7:32 PM CDT reply actions  

I have a man crush
on Rich Hill.
I survived VWR 2007

by akcubfan on Apr 6, 2007 7:42 PM CDT reply actions  

"Go, Cubs, Go ... (dances)
Go, Cubs, go ...
Hey, Chicago, what d'ya say?
The Cubs are gonna win today!"

LRRF

"God, grant me the Serenity to accept the Prior I cannot change, and the wisdom to know I'll be disappointed."

by Littlerock Rynofan on Apr 6, 2007 7:42 PM CDT reply actions  

Lets not get ahead of ourselves
There's still a lot of baseball to be played.

I've seen my Huskers already throw away a 8-0 early lead ballgame this year to lose 12-8

Go Nebraska Football!

by sanantonecub on Apr 6, 2007 7:44 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yeah, but they're not ...
The Mighty Razorbacks ... HAHAHAHAHAHA!
"God, grant me the Serenity to accept the Prior I cannot change, and the wisdom to know I'll be disappointed."

by Littlerock Rynofan on Apr 6, 2007 8:28 PM CDT up reply actions  

6 up, 6 down. 6-0 Cubs
Hill looking like his last 7 starts of 2006

by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Apr 6, 2007 7:43 PM CDT reply actions  

Hill
Looks filthy tonite.

by NO100 on Apr 6, 2007 7:43 PM CDT reply actions  

wow...
18 pitches in two innings.  I hope he keeps this up.
Out of clutter, find simplicity. From discord, find harmony. In the middle of difficulty, lies opportunity - Einstein

by cubbieblue86 on Apr 6, 2007 7:43 PM CDT reply actions  

Frankly, I'm outraged.
he should only need three per inning, four if he really loses his command.
Cub fans, this Bud's for YOU!

by NightPutting on Apr 6, 2007 7:45 PM CDT up reply actions  

Gotta throw a few extra
to pad the K totals.
I survived VWR 2007

by akcubfan on Apr 6, 2007 7:46 PM CDT up reply actions  

Lead off walk
Surprisingly, Bush's first....
Go Nebraska Football!

by sanantonecub on Apr 6, 2007 7:45 PM CDT reply actions  

I do
On my Ubuntu Linux box, on my desktop with Vista I've had media center up all afternoon with no problems
Go Nebraska Football!

by sanantonecub on Apr 6, 2007 7:47 PM CDT up reply actions  

even though they're up this much
i'd like to see the cubbies hitters still work counts.  maybe that's asking too much bud might as well make it habitual...

by lilkimmer77 on Apr 6, 2007 7:49 PM CDT reply actions  

yeah...
6 in the first is nice, but it doesn't mean the game is over.
Out of clutter, find simplicity. From discord, find harmony. In the middle of difficulty, lies opportunity - Einstein

by cubbieblue86 on Apr 6, 2007 7:50 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yikes
Nice catch but man that shows there will be some adventures out there this year.

by grifdog on Apr 6, 2007 7:51 PM CDT reply actions  

Whew!
Strange happening in right field...lazy fly tailed toward Jones but Soriano makes a catch on a near-collision. Looks like Jones heard Soriano's call off just in time.
Cub fans, this Bud's for YOU!

by NightPutting on Apr 6, 2007 7:51 PM CDT reply actions  

replay from one angle showed
it wasn't really that close. and nice concentration by Soriano there.

by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Apr 6, 2007 7:54 PM CDT up reply actions  

what a nice catch by soriano
lookin good, basket catch

thought jj and fonz were gonna run into eachother

by lilkimmer77 on Apr 6, 2007 7:52 PM CDT reply actions  

8 hitter popped up to derosa
screw it, i'm mentioning the no-hitter!!! cause i know we're all thinking it

by lilkimmer77 on Apr 6, 2007 7:52 PM CDT reply actions  

You're going to get killed
Just hope you realize that.
Go Nebraska Football!

by sanantonecub on Apr 6, 2007 7:54 PM CDT up reply actions  

Rich Hill...
...looks fantastic.
Cub fans, this Bud's for YOU!

by NightPutting on Apr 6, 2007 7:53 PM CDT reply actions  

if We Could Stop Time
right this minute.  This is what this team should be able to do all the time!  Hill looks sharp and his pitch count is low.  Go Cubbies.

by Luigi on Apr 6, 2007 7:53 PM CDT reply actions  

9 up 9 down
Now if our bullpen could also do that...
Go Nebraska Football!

by sanantonecub on Apr 6, 2007 7:54 PM CDT reply actions  

Soriano getting a lot of chances out there
looks pretty confident

by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Apr 6, 2007 7:55 PM CDT reply actions  

good to hear...
gameday only lets me know he's making the outs.
Out of clutter, find simplicity. From discord, find harmony. In the middle of difficulty, lies opportunity - Einstein

by cubbieblue86 on Apr 6, 2007 7:56 PM CDT up reply actions  

Is this what Lou means
By extending batting practice?  :-D
Go Nebraska Football!

by sanantonecub on Apr 6, 2007 7:56 PM CDT reply actions  

I really don't want to say this....
...but when Graffy picked up the barrel of Soriano's busted bat I was relieved to see it was all wood, if you know what I mean.
Cub fans, this Bud's for YOU!

by NightPutting on Apr 6, 2007 7:57 PM CDT reply actions  

i thought...
he was supposed to be our "specialist"
Out of clutter, find simplicity. From discord, find harmony. In the middle of difficulty, lies opportunity - Einstein

by cubbieblue86 on Apr 6, 2007 7:58 PM CDT reply actions  

dlee single to left
looks like derrek is gettin his swing back

by lilkimmer77 on Apr 6, 2007 8:00 PM CDT reply actions  

Not a bad line
by the Brewer announcer (Who is it this year?)

"The only place the Cubs get booed is Wrigley Field."

by Josh Timmers on Apr 6, 2007 8:00 PM CDT reply actions  

if only
Jones could was on we could get some hits put together and make some more runs.
Out of clutter, find simplicity. From discord, find harmony. In the middle of difficulty, lies opportunity - Einstein

by cubbieblue86 on Apr 6, 2007 8:01 PM CDT reply actions  

Stop predicting at-bats
You're terrible at it!!!

K ends the inning.

Go Nebraska Football!

by sanantonecub on Apr 6, 2007 8:02 PM CDT up reply actions  

I hate to throw hyperbole out there...
...just because we're winning, but a good curveball from Hill can only be described as the most unhittable thing ever thrown by a human being.
Cub fans, this Bud's for YOU!

by NightPutting on Apr 6, 2007 8:05 PM CDT reply actions  

The Sweet Curve
That ball isn't 12 to 6, its more like 15 to 3. Unhittable.

by TheNextCubsVoice on Apr 6, 2007 8:07 PM CDT up reply actions  

tell you what
if lilly, marquis, hill and zambrano pitch to their potential, i like our chances

by lilkimmer77 on Apr 6, 2007 8:07 PM CDT reply actions  

I think Len and Bob...
...are scared to mention the lack of hits by the Brew Crew...frankly, I am too.
Cub fans, this Bud's for YOU!

by NightPutting on Apr 6, 2007 8:09 PM CDT reply actions  

fielder fly out to 8
no-no still in tact, now i've brought it up twice

by lilkimmer77 on Apr 6, 2007 8:09 PM CDT reply actions  

Through 4 innings
Rich hill has thrown 42, 32 for strikes.

I've come to really like our 2-3-4 guys!

Go Nebraska Football!

by sanantonecub on Apr 6, 2007 8:10 PM CDT reply actions  

OK
So once again I miss a lot of good stuff.

Meetings suck.

phat

by phatass on Apr 6, 2007 8:12 PM CDT reply actions  

Good point
Don't think I hadn't thought about that.

phat

by phatass on Apr 6, 2007 8:17 PM CDT up reply actions  

club slugger Mark DeRosa now up...
...seriously. batting .545, 2 HRs
Cub fans, this Bud's for YOU!

by NightPutting on Apr 6, 2007 8:15 PM CDT reply actions  

Jeez...
48 pitches through 5 IP--37 for Ks.

Outrageous.

Cub fans, this Bud's for YOU!

by NightPutting on Apr 6, 2007 8:21 PM CDT reply actions  

Through 5 innings
Rich Hill 48 pitches, 37 strikes.
Go Nebraska Football!

by sanantonecub on Apr 6, 2007 8:21 PM CDT reply actions  

Note to Mark Prior:
Study Rich Hill ...
"God, grant me the Serenity to accept the Prior I cannot change, and the wisdom to know I'll be disappointed."

by Littlerock Rynofan on Apr 6, 2007 8:25 PM CDT up reply actions  

Hmmm...
Brewers look like the 06 Cubs out there. Maybe Dusty on their bench?

by grifdog on Apr 6, 2007 8:22 PM CDT reply actions  

The Brewer announcers
are certainly mentioning it, but I'll kill anyone who mentions it around here.

by Josh Timmers on Apr 6, 2007 8:22 PM CDT reply actions  

mench flies out 6
quickest inning i may have ever seen

no-no still in tact, 3rd time bringing it up, now i have to keep bringing it up

by lilkimmer77 on Apr 6, 2007 8:22 PM CDT reply actions  

OK, now it's time
to call your friends in case they are not watching....you know what I mean but I shall not say.

by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on Apr 6, 2007 8:23 PM CDT reply actions  

Shhhh!
this-game-situation-which-will-not-be named

by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on Apr 6, 2007 8:23 PM CDT reply actions  

Well this is one way to win
Keep the game out of the bullpens hands... :)
Go Nebraska Football!

by sanantonecub on Apr 6, 2007 8:25 PM CDT reply actions  

DAMNIT
6-1

:sad:

Go Nebraska Football!

by sanantonecub on Apr 6, 2007 8:29 PM CDT reply actions  

well
it was fun while it lasted.
Cub fans, this Bud's for YOU!

by NightPutting on Apr 6, 2007 8:29 PM CDT reply actions  

cory hart sucks...
.....

but Hill is dominating and its still a very good outing

by Chanman25 on Apr 6, 2007 8:29 PM CDT reply actions  

AHAHHAHAH
HAHAHHA

by baglesshound on Apr 6, 2007 8:29 PM CDT reply actions  

dammit

by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Apr 6, 2007 8:29 PM CDT reply actions  

still
a good outing.  Looks like he has about as much of a chance as Z to get a no-no sometime this year if he keeps this up.
Out of clutter, find simplicity. From discord, find harmony. In the middle of difficulty, lies opportunity - Einstein

by cubbieblue86 on Apr 6, 2007 8:30 PM CDT reply actions  

Alright...
now that we can talk about it.

Rich Hill looks awesome

by DTJchris on Apr 6, 2007 8:30 PM CDT reply actions  

UH-OH!
Lou didn't like that call!! Woooo this is a fun game
Cub fans, this Bud's for YOU!

by NightPutting on Apr 6, 2007 8:30 PM CDT reply actions  

OMFG NICE CALL BLUE
Don't let those viewers change the channel just yet!

by grifdog on Apr 6, 2007 8:30 PM CDT reply actions  

F---in' Len Kasper ...
Shut the hell up, losah!
"God, grant me the Serenity to accept the Prior I cannot change, and the wisdom to know I'll be disappointed."

by Littlerock Rynofan on Apr 6, 2007 8:30 PM CDT reply actions  

That's an out
Oh well...
Go Nebraska Football!

by sanantonecub on Apr 6, 2007 8:30 PM CDT reply actions  

hopefully
this doesn't get to him
Out of clutter, find simplicity. From discord, find harmony. In the middle of difficulty, lies opportunity - Einstein

by cubbieblue86 on Apr 6, 2007 8:31 PM CDT reply actions  

like that...
Out of clutter, find simplicity. From discord, find harmony. In the middle of difficulty, lies opportunity - Einstein

by cubbieblue86 on Apr 6, 2007 8:31 PM CDT up reply actions  

No way he's going out now
Lou wants to see him perform under a little pressure

by DTJchris on Apr 6, 2007 8:32 PM CDT up reply actions  

And the floodgates open...
...ugly ugly error...............
Go Nebraska Football!

by sanantonecub on Apr 6, 2007 8:32 PM CDT reply actions  

great and now that sucks..
.....two errors and it should only be one damn error!

by Chanman25 on Apr 6, 2007 8:32 PM CDT reply actions  

Oh no! No!!!!
I knew Rich should've stopped hanging out with Chuck Knoblauch.
Cub fans, this Bud's for YOU!

by NightPutting on Apr 6, 2007 8:32 PM CDT reply actions  

OK
So now I'm thinking I should rethink my opinion of jinxes.

phat

by phatass on Apr 6, 2007 8:33 PM CDT reply actions  

it should be two outs...
...with one error and one one. How the hell could you not see that Graff was out??

by Chanman25 on Apr 6, 2007 8:34 PM CDT reply actions  

Actually
Should be 2 outs no errors. First was a clear out and second one probably doesn't happen as in the exact same scenario with nobody on Hill would calmly flip to first.

by grifdog on Apr 6, 2007 8:35 PM CDT up reply actions  

it was ridiculous
maybe he was looking at where lee's upper body was when he caught it and couldn't believe he could stretch that far....

whatever the case, lets hope hill gets out of it here....

by SuperContext on Apr 6, 2007 8:36 PM CDT up reply actions  

no problem. still 6-1
Hill still pitching fine.

I wish Izzy was taller. "there's a complaint I'd like to see rectified"

by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Apr 6, 2007 8:35 PM CDT reply actions  

yep
some charlatan stole it :)

by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Apr 6, 2007 8:38 PM CDT up reply actions  

This is great
Hill has proven himself.

Professional.

phat

by phatass on Apr 6, 2007 8:36 PM CDT reply actions  

Okay. Inning Over.
Well guys, I guess we just have to remember that these are not the '06 Cubs.

I know, it's like kicking a three-pack-a-day smoking habit.

Cub fans, this Bud's for YOU!

by NightPutting on Apr 6, 2007 8:36 PM CDT reply actions  

And how about Lou's mound visit...
...in the midst of the chaos? Let me tell ya, the more I see that guy in action the more I really like him.
Cub fans, this Bud's for YOU!

by NightPutting on Apr 6, 2007 8:37 PM CDT reply actions  

The Chicago toothpick industry
Are the only people sad to see him leave...
Go Nebraska Football!

by sanantonecub on Apr 6, 2007 8:38 PM CDT up reply actions  

All's well that ends well
Except it cost Hill a few more pitches. But, he looked good after the conference on the mound.

by LT on Apr 6, 2007 8:38 PM CDT reply actions  

Nice end to the inning.
Go, Hill!  Go Cubs!  More offense!
"God, grant me the Serenity to accept the Prior I cannot change, and the wisdom to know I'll be disappointed."

by Littlerock Rynofan on Apr 6, 2007 8:38 PM CDT reply actions  

Good finish
This is a good game.

It's funny, everybody was worried about our starting pitching...

phat

by phatass on Apr 6, 2007 8:38 PM CDT reply actions  

Italian wins!!!
Chorizo doesn't look too impressive
Go Nebraska Football!

by sanantonecub on Apr 6, 2007 8:39 PM CDT reply actions  

my 2 favorite sausages
italian and chorizo

by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Apr 6, 2007 8:40 PM CDT up reply actions  

Sombrero ... quite un-aerodynamic.
"God, grant me the Serenity to accept the Prior I cannot change, and the wisdom to know I'll be disappointed."

by Littlerock Rynofan on Apr 6, 2007 8:41 PM CDT up reply actions  

For your scorecards at home...
The Italian sausage won. I believe the Chorizo showed.
Cub fans, this Bud's for YOU!

by NightPutting on Apr 6, 2007 8:39 PM CDT reply actions  

just checked the brew crew thread
only 33 comments?, jv stuff goin on over there

by lilkimmer77 on Apr 6, 2007 8:39 PM CDT reply actions  

Damn ... the Italian Sausage wins.
"God, grant me the Serenity to accept the Prior I cannot change, and the wisdom to know I'll be disappointed."

by Littlerock Rynofan on Apr 6, 2007 8:39 PM CDT reply actions  

JJ singles

by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Apr 6, 2007 8:39 PM CDT reply actions  

Jones finally gets a hit...
..hopefully that is a sign of things to come.

by Chanman25 on Apr 6, 2007 8:39 PM CDT reply actions  

C'mon D-Lee
Make 'em pay for that bad call....

by SuperContext on Apr 6, 2007 8:40 PM CDT reply actions  

Good
Here we go, Jones, stick with it.

phat

by phatass on Apr 6, 2007 8:40 PM CDT reply actions  

Broken bat single
All runners safe :)
Go Nebraska Football!

by sanantonecub on Apr 6, 2007 8:42 PM CDT reply actions  

Project 3000
Well, Hill's got me for $1.50 already (25 cents per K); if he keeps up this pace and doesn't get injured I'll be looking at $50 or so for the season just for him!

by false cognate on Apr 6, 2007 8:42 PM CDT reply actions  

I've got
three bucks for every Rich Hill win, so it's looking like I'll be out 60 bucks this year.  :-)

by Josh Timmers on Apr 6, 2007 8:58 PM CDT up reply actions  

Christ, Bill Hall
Totally worthless in CF. How do you not catch that ball being two feet away from it?

by grifdog on Apr 6, 2007 8:42 PM CDT reply actions  

there ya go Floyd..
...1 run in, one out after a good throw gets Rammy out

by Chanman25 on Apr 6, 2007 8:45 PM CDT reply actions  

WOW
Cliff Floyd just tomahawked that high fastball. Blah Ramirez.

by grifdog on Apr 6, 2007 8:45 PM CDT reply actions  

FRIGG!!
7-1 Cubs, Ramirez called out at the plate, Floyd Doubles.
Go Nebraska Football!

by sanantonecub on Apr 6, 2007 8:45 PM CDT reply actions  

SAFE!
THERIOT SCORES! 8-1!
Go Nebraska Football!

by sanantonecub on Apr 6, 2007 8:46 PM CDT reply actions  

another good poke by Floyd
I think Quade is a little too agressive over there. Aramis could've been thrown out earlier in the game too if the throw was good. He was out easily this time.

by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Apr 6, 2007 8:47 PM CDT reply actions  

The Riot
SNEAKS IN!
"God, grant me the Serenity to accept the Prior I cannot change, and the wisdom to know I'll be disappointed."

by Littlerock Rynofan on Apr 6, 2007 8:47 PM CDT reply actions  

yup
yeah that was impressive, I didn't think he touched the plate at first

by raisethewflag on Apr 6, 2007 8:52 PM CDT up reply actions  

Time to stretch
My favorite part of the game.  

Especially with Chicago already doubling their offense from Cincy.

Go Nebraska Football!

by sanantonecub on Apr 6, 2007 8:48 PM CDT reply actions  

Floyd might break a window on Sheffield
this year when the wind blows out. when's the last time the cubs had such a powerful LH hitter?
He really gets his cuts.

by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Apr 6, 2007 8:49 PM CDT reply actions  

Wish they did that in football
Refs would go crazy trying to figure out who committed the penalties

by raisethewflag on Apr 6, 2007 8:54 PM CDT up reply actions  

Better in Basketball
That's the fifth foul on #42!  The entire team has just fouled out!

by Josh Timmers on Apr 6, 2007 8:59 PM CDT up reply actions  

Dang.
I go get another beer during the stretch and The Riot scores. Clearly, I've missed the best part of the game.
Cub fans, this Bud's for YOU!

by NightPutting on Apr 6, 2007 8:53 PM CDT reply actions  

I love Hill's curve!!!
i like how every batter thinks its gonna hit them and they turn. Its a great pitch!

by Chanman25 on Apr 6, 2007 8:53 PM CDT reply actions  

pretty impressive yes
but his location is spot on. gotta love that

by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Apr 6, 2007 8:57 PM CDT up reply actions  

Brewers have been hitting a lot of long fly balls
The outfield has been surprisingly solid though. Soriano is taking command and calling off Jacque. I like that.

by raisethewflag on Apr 6, 2007 8:56 PM CDT reply actions  

I guess no reason to leave him in
With this lead.  I would have liked to see him get the CG, but I won't complain too much after that performance.  I think I've enjoyed this one game more than the entire 2006 season put together.

by SuperContext on Apr 6, 2007 9:00 PM CDT up reply actions  

Hold your breaths ...
Lou's giving the game to the ... bullpen.
"God, grant me the Serenity to accept the Prior I cannot change, and the wisdom to know I'll be disappointed."

by Littlerock Rynofan on Apr 6, 2007 8:58 PM CDT reply actions  

Good move to take him out..
and Cedeno gets a HR!!! holy s...!!

by Chanman25 on Apr 6, 2007 8:59 PM CDT reply actions  

MR. RONNIE CEDENO!
Who the hell are you and can we keep this?
Go Nebraska Football!

by sanantonecub on Apr 6, 2007 8:59 PM CDT reply actions  

Uhh...
He had an AB in Cinci.

Did you see the game?

Cardinals make me see Red!

by TheEman on Apr 6, 2007 9:09 PM CDT up reply actions  

Thank you Rich.
7 IP, 1 H, 1 ER, 6 Ks.

He maes Zito look like a AA pitcher.

Cub fans, this Bud's for YOU!

by NightPutting on Apr 6, 2007 8:59 PM CDT reply actions  

Ronny Cedeno??
Has more home runs than Soriano? And Lee? And Ramirez? Combined?

by raisethewflag on Apr 6, 2007 8:59 PM CDT reply actions  

Lil' Ronny
With a HOME RUN! It's about time he has a good AB...
"High...pop fly...wouldn't be a home run in a phone booth!" -Harry Caray

by riggs on Apr 6, 2007 8:59 PM CDT reply actions  

Guzman in
And Cedeno hits a homer!

Yikes.

phat

by phatass on Apr 6, 2007 9:00 PM CDT reply actions  

Sorry, I hate to complain...
...on a wonderful day like this, but what's up with Soriano and the 0-2 counts all game? Is that his comfort zone or something?
Cub fans, this Bud's for YOU!

by NightPutting on Apr 6, 2007 9:01 PM CDT reply actions  

Rich Hill
78 pitches and 58 strikes.

This is great.

phat

by phatass on Apr 6, 2007 9:01 PM CDT reply actions  

Absolutely freaking amazing.
Or is that normal?  After last year, it's so hard to tell ...
"God, grant me the Serenity to accept the Prior I cannot change, and the wisdom to know I'll be disappointed."

by Littlerock Rynofan on Apr 6, 2007 9:15 PM CDT up reply actions  

41,758
Sellout at Wrigley Field North.
Go Nebraska Football!

by sanantonecub on Apr 6, 2007 9:01 PM CDT reply actions  

soriano..
..really hasn't been impressive, but its only four games..

by Chanman25 on Apr 6, 2007 9:01 PM CDT reply actions  

Barrett
is only hitting about .140, but we know he can do better.  Not time to worry I don't think.
Out of clutter, find simplicity. From discord, find harmony. In the middle of difficulty, lies opportunity - Einstein

by cubbieblue86 on Apr 6, 2007 9:02 PM CDT up reply actions  

Agreed
he was batting .000 going into the game. If you ask me, he's on a tear.
Cub fans, this Bud's for YOU!

by NightPutting on Apr 6, 2007 9:04 PM CDT up reply actions  

Ramirez
Is batting .529, and we know that won't last either. It'll all even out after a few weeks. Or if you're Jacque Jones, months.

by raisethewflag on Apr 6, 2007 9:05 PM CDT up reply actions  

3 HRs for the Cubs so far in 2007
2 by derosa and 1 by cedeno. I love baseball

by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Apr 6, 2007 9:05 PM CDT reply actions  

Anyone else...
worried that Hill came out after 78 pitches due to another blister? Maybe I'm just too used to Dusty and his penchant for extending pitchers regardless, but it seems like a pitcher throwing a one hitter should stay in for at least 90-100 pitches.
Baby, you got a stew goin'

by Thelonious on Apr 6, 2007 9:06 PM CDT reply actions  

It's early in the season
Hill's performed great, and our bullpen needs the innings, as was painfully shown yesterday.  Good call by Lou.

My two cents worth, atleast.

Go Nebraska Football!

by sanantonecub on Apr 6, 2007 9:08 PM CDT up reply actions  

I'm in full support of taking him out now
and I agree with what you said. I think I'm just too used to dusty.
Baby, you got a stew goin'

by Thelonious on Apr 6, 2007 9:09 PM CDT up reply actions  

maybe it was blister-prevention :0
or maybe he was starting to get one. who knows at this point.

by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Apr 6, 2007 9:14 PM CDT up reply actions  

Len just summed it up nicely:
"the key is being able to go to the bullpen and get the guys you want, not just the ones who are available."
"High...pop fly...wouldn't be a home run in a phone booth!" -Harry Caray

by riggs on Apr 6, 2007 9:11 PM CDT up reply actions  

yes...
but everyone here is disregarding the fact that Hill has a recurring blister problem, which can be a chronic pain in the ass for some pitchers. Just ask Josh Beckett. Hill had blisters on several occasions this spring, and had them last season too. This is cause for some concern, IMO.
Baby, you got a stew goin'

by Thelonious on Apr 6, 2007 9:16 PM CDT up reply actions  

don't know if anyone cares
but my die-hard bosox fan told me beckett had some kind of skin condition that he now has the solution to.  no more blisters apparently, guess we'll have to wait and see

by lilkimmer77 on Apr 6, 2007 9:17 PM CDT up reply actions  

by fan i meant friend
there's something seriously wrong with me i think

by lilkimmer77 on Apr 6, 2007 9:18 PM CDT up reply actions  

yep
I was thinking about that more than anything since the game began.

by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Apr 6, 2007 9:20 PM CDT up reply actions  

I doubt it
But if he pitches like that with a blister, I'd love to see what he does without one.

by SuperContext on Apr 6, 2007 9:08 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yes
Ron agrees.

phat

by phatass on Apr 6, 2007 9:11 PM CDT up reply actions  

I'm pretty sure guzman has guzman throwing strikes
His control suffered last year because he was coming off injury, not because of a lack of trying. He's always had good control when healthy.
Baby, you got a stew goin'

by Thelonious on Apr 6, 2007 9:12 PM CDT up reply actions  

I really like Guzman
and he may be a starter by the middle of the season if he can be stretched out. Then again we might need him in the pen.

by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Apr 6, 2007 9:15 PM CDT up reply actions  

hopefully, wood can take time off...
his busy DL schedule to pitch a few games. I wouldn't be surprised at all to see Miller traded and Guzman starting at some point this season. We still have other insurance in the minors if Guzman reinjures himself: Marshall is waiting in the wings, and Gallagher is really quite close to being ready (in fact, I'm somewhat surprised they're starting him in AA). Ryu also would have made a good option for a callup if we hadn't traded him for a whole lot of nothing. Marmol and Mateo are also secondary options.
Baby, you got a stew goin'

by Thelonious on Apr 6, 2007 9:20 PM CDT up reply actions  

Marshall is also a nice back-up plan
and I hated the Ryu trade also. that was stupid.

We might see Miller traded at mid-season

by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Apr 6, 2007 9:24 PM CDT up reply actions  

Unfortunately, you're the only one
I don't even think Wade Miller believes Wade Miller has a good chance at a cy young. His velocity is down, and he'll always be injury prone. But he's a veteran starter with an excellent hook, which makes him one of the best pieces of trade bait that the cubs have.
Baby, you got a stew goin'

by Thelonious on Apr 6, 2007 9:40 PM CDT up reply actions  

i could have stolen that base
and trust me, i'm slow.

by raisethewflag on Apr 6, 2007 9:11 PM CDT reply actions  

Another nice K!
Guzman is a gift in the bullpen--he could easily be a really good starter very very soon.
Cub fans, this Bud's for YOU!

by NightPutting on Apr 6, 2007 9:12 PM CDT reply actions  

Hill was probably out of gas
...although he was still firing strikes. The Brewers were lofting longer fly balls in his last inning of work. Lou probably felt he was growing tired. What a job he did!

by Butchoh31 on Apr 6, 2007 9:15 PM CDT reply actions  

The Riot
Walks to first...
Go Nebraska Football!

by sanantonecub on Apr 6, 2007 9:17 PM CDT reply actions  

does Guzman ever throw a high heater?
one would think with that mid-90's fastball he could put hitters away up there. I haven't seen it yet, including ST

by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Apr 6, 2007 9:23 PM CDT reply actions  

I was thinking about that too
as I type this, he just tied fielder up with a really nice cutter on the hands, but he needs to throw some 4 seamers at the letters.
Baby, you got a stew goin'

by Thelonious on Apr 6, 2007 9:24 PM CDT up reply actions  

seems like a logical next step
because he throws plenty of Ks and his stuff is filthy

by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Apr 6, 2007 9:27 PM CDT up reply actions  

I listen to games
so I don't see this stuff.

But it does seem like he should be able to bring the high heat.

phat

by phatass on Apr 6, 2007 9:26 PM CDT up reply actions  

Apparently
He's got a good curveball.

phat

by phatass on Apr 6, 2007 9:28 PM CDT up reply actions  

Way to not hustle Jacque
And you wonder why we boo you sometimes

by raisethewflag on Apr 6, 2007 9:25 PM CDT reply actions  

I don't think he's ever NOT hustled
that's not why the boos showered him last year.
It wasn't a lack of effort. He was over agressive on the basepaths. that was the main reason.

by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Apr 6, 2007 9:29 PM CDT up reply actions  

YOU can boo him
If you even go to the games.

I don't boo one of our best players.

I boo the other team.

Cardinals make me see Red!

by TheEman on Apr 6, 2007 9:30 PM CDT up reply actions  

Cubs Win!
Guess Guzman wasn't so great after all. Not that it matters.

by raisethewflag on Apr 6, 2007 9:29 PM CDT reply actions  

throwing strikes up by 8 runs
is the main thing. no problem with Guzman tonight

by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Apr 6, 2007 9:30 PM CDT up reply actions  

Guzman still has
a problem finishing off a hitter with two strikes, or an inning with two outs.

Perfect case tonight - two outs and two on with an "audition" on the road.

If he ever learns how to do this, he'll be a valuable pitcher. Hopefully for us it will be sooner rather than later.

Cardinals make me see Red!

by TheEman on Apr 6, 2007 9:33 PM CDT up reply actions  

What a great showing!
That is the prototypical Cubs win, without question.

Hopefully those of you that were down in the dumps after yesterday feel better.

Much, much better.

Cheers!

"And heeeere come the pretzels!"

by NightPutting on Apr 6, 2007 9:29 PM CDT reply actions  

Hey Hey, Holy Mackeral! The Cubs are on their way!
They've got the power, they've got the speed
To be the best in the National League!
Well this is the year and the Cubs are real
So come on down to Wrigley Field!!!

We're singing now ...

Go, Cubs, go
Go, Cubs, go
Hey, Chicago, what do you say
The Cubs are gonna win today!!!

Go Nebraska Football!

by sanantonecub on Apr 6, 2007 9:29 PM CDT reply actions  

Cubs win!
Cubs win!

phat

by phatass on Apr 6, 2007 9:30 PM CDT reply actions  

Busted! A brothel on the West Side ....
WGN News at Nine ... yeah, Cubs!  A well-deserved "W."
"God, grant me the Serenity to accept the Prior I cannot change, and the wisdom to know I'll be disappointed."

by Littlerock Rynofan on Apr 6, 2007 9:30 PM CDT reply actions  

LOL
That's the beauty of a night game on WGN.
"And heeeere come the pretzels!"

by NightPutting on Apr 6, 2007 9:35 PM CDT up reply actions  

ABOVE .500?
If the Cubs can win tomorrow, they can have an above .500 record for the first time since April 2006.

Sheets is gonna be a lot different than this guy tonight!

Cardinals make me see Red!

by TheEman on Apr 6, 2007 9:36 PM CDT reply actions  

Dave Bush is actually...
one of the most underrated pitchers in the league. He struggled tonight, but he almost always pitches well against the Cubs. We have our hands full for the rest of this series though: we have one of the best pitchers in all of baseball tomorrow, and then we get to face a guy (capuano) that absolutely owns the Cubs.

I actually think we'll struggle against capuano more than sheets. He didn't give up a single run against the cubs in three starts last year.

Baby, you got a stew goin'

by Thelonious on Apr 6, 2007 9:46 PM CDT up reply actions  

Well We have
one of the best pitchers in baseball too. So there!

I know Z's gonna bring it after his last performance. Also, the rest of the staff has done a terrific job - he will want to show his best even more.

It SHOULD be a terrific game.

Cardinals make me see Red!

by TheEman on Apr 6, 2007 9:55 PM CDT up reply actions  

looking forward to Z tomorrow
Hope I can get up by high noon

by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Apr 6, 2007 9:36 PM CDT reply actions  

I'm very excited...
...I can wake up to more baseball tomorrow.

I'm home from school for the weekend, so I unfortunately can't celebrate the win as thoroughly as I would like to.

"And heeeere come the pretzels!"

by NightPutting on Apr 6, 2007 10:03 PM CDT up reply actions  

Elsewhere in the game tonight...
Boston 0, at Texas 2
Seattle 0, Cleveland 4 5/PPD
Toronto 5, at Tampa Bay 6
Baltimore 6, at New York Yankees 4
Minnesota at Chicago White Sox PPD
Arizona 7, at Washington 1
Philadelphia 8, at Florida 2
Pittsburgh 1, at Cincinnati 6
St. Louis 4, at Houston 2
-- Houston is now 0-4 on the season.  Time to worry?

In Progress:
DET 1 KC 3 in the 8th
COL 1 SD 0 in the 3rd
OAK 0 LAA 0 in the 3rd
LAD 0 SF 0 in the 3rd

Go Nebraska Football!

by sanantonecub on Apr 6, 2007 9:47 PM CDT reply actions  

Forgot one game...
New York Mets 11, at Atlanta 1
Go Nebraska Football!

by sanantonecub on Apr 6, 2007 9:48 PM CDT up reply actions  

I wish he was still a dodger
b/c it would be another reason to hear vin scully do games. I don't like the padres announcers, as you can relate.

by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Apr 6, 2007 10:10 PM CDT up reply actions  

No Vinnie tonight
its' FSN Bay Area, root-root-rooting for ol Barry.

by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on Apr 6, 2007 10:32 PM CDT up reply actions  

yeah
I assumed as much, but I do "tune in" as much as I can when I know Vin is on.

by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Apr 6, 2007 10:41 PM CDT up reply actions  

really poor WGN sports review
of the game tonight. I never did like rich king.

by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Apr 6, 2007 10:08 PM CDT reply actions  

Didn't get
to see all of the game (watched the Bulls) but I recorded it so I will watch it later. Good to see Hill and Guzman both did well. A great win for the Cubs.
Go Cubs!!

by sue369 on Apr 6, 2007 10:11 PM CDT reply actions  

anybody like freak shows?
it's foggy in SF. imagine that. and bonds is at the plate.

by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Apr 6, 2007 10:12 PM CDT reply actions  

bonds just flew to the track in LF
against brad penny. that is all about that

by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Apr 6, 2007 10:14 PM CDT up reply actions  

Just got home from the game...
man that was fun.  I sat 2nd row behind the Cubs' on deck circle, I have some pretty good pictures of the guys there.  Hill looked awesome (obviously).  Spotted his fastball very well, the curve had some great bite.  You really appreciate what he can do to that ball when you see it up close, the ball literally just drops.  So cool.  I was surprised to see a few players interacting with a Brewers fan heckler in front of me.  Soriano especially, he would turn and just flash that smile at the guy when he kept yelling that Soriano was overpaid.  Another observation: Cliff Floyd is huge and hits the ball like it slept with his mother.  Hmmm, what else?  Couple bad calls from my view: DLee did not pull his foot at first, and I thought the first play at the plate late in the game was safe (I can't remember who the first runner was... ARam maybe?)  All in all, a great game, and I look forward to watching the pitcher's duel tomorrow and going back Sunday for the series finale.  Go Cubs!
2007 Badger Football - 1-0 every week...

by Schwa on Apr 6, 2007 10:16 PM CDT reply actions  

thanks for the report
the call at 1B was wrong, the play at the plate with Aramis was right- pretty sure. the throw beat him plenty at least. I hope Quade didn't go to the wavin' wendall school of 3rd base coaching.

tomorrow looks better for the cubs than sunday, but who knows.

by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Apr 6, 2007 10:45 PM CDT up reply actions  

Wow!
The activity on this board for the 4th game of the season is far more impressive than Hill's performance...And Hill was awesome!

by DudeVf11 on Apr 6, 2007 10:21 PM CDT reply actions  

The hill start impressed me much more
As this board doesn't have me salivating like a man whom I know as Tim Tendry over a box of doughnuts, which is the sensation that Hill's start just gave me.
Baby, you got a stew goin'

by Thelonious on Apr 6, 2007 10:27 PM CDT up reply actions  

Agreed, but...
sometimes quantity has a quality all it's own.  

by DudeVf11 on Apr 6, 2007 10:42 PM CDT up reply actions  

Maddux rocked
4-1 Rockies, old man Maddux knocked out of the game.

Jessica?

by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on Apr 6, 2007 10:30 PM CDT reply actions  

i was
watching the game and when i think bill hall sturck out they played walk it out like they were celebrating him striking out. did anyone else catch this

by tbizzle83 on Apr 7, 2007 12:00 AM CDT reply actions  

thats hillarious
walk it out, walk it out . . lol

by CZ38 on Apr 7, 2007 12:30 AM CDT up reply actions  

My thoughts on the game...
I'll tell you what, when you have a group of talented individuals (in any sport), and those individuals play to potential, it's a fun thing to watch.  Hill, absolutely nasty, nothing more has to be said about that.  Watching the offense blow up like that was phenomenal because (besides Derosa homer) the runs were maufactured, all starting with the Fonz hitting a good breaking-ball pitch for a double.  Speaking of the Fonz, watching him take charge in center field was extremely encouraging, don't know about anyone else but he looks comfortable out there to me.  We'll see what happens when he has to deal with some of the tougher outfields around the NL (Wrigley included).  

Let's see.... other highlights, oh yeah, how could I forget, Cliff Floyd smacking the ball around like the thing's teed up, man that guy can hit.  And lastly, I loved seeing the guys have fun, like when Aramis was giving grief to JJ when he almost got thrown out at 2nd (which wasn't his fault by any mean).  Gotten pretty good at Spanish down here in Argentina, I believe he was playin around with him sayin "vamos, vamos", translated to something like "come on, let's go", in the joking manner of course.  Can't wait for the game tomorrow, I have a feeling we're not gonna get the same kind of offensive outburst tomorrow, but ya never know.  I predict 4-2 cubbies, highlighted by a DLee home-run.  Til then

Hill threw three straight breaking balls, but dropped to a lower, sidearm slot to finish off Fielder.
"It was like a slider," he said. "A drop-down slider."
When asked why he never talked about it or showed it before, he made a hush-hush gesture and smiled.
"(Don't want) to show all your cards," he said.

by lilkimmer77 on Apr 7, 2007 12:54 AM CDT reply actions  

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