Open Thread: Cubs vs. Mariners, Wednesday 6/13, 7:05 CT

by Al Yellon on Jun 13, 2007 3:34 PM CDT in Game Threads

I had meant to mention this yesterday, but got sidetracked and forgot; it's still relevant today, given the huge discussion we had about umpire Jim Wolf's outrageous ejection of Ted Lilly on Sunday night.

I have obtained the email address for the executive assistant to Jimmie Solomon, who is MLB's Executive VP for Baseball Operations, and listed at the top of the "Umpire Executives" list at mlb.com. His assistant's name is Michele Wilchek, and you can email her at

michele (dot) wilchek (at) mlb (dot) com

(yes, there is a dot between michele and wilchek)

At least these emails will get to someone with the authority to do something about Mr. Wolf's contemptible actions on the field in Atlanta Sunday night. Fortunately, as Bruce Miles writes, Lilly's penalty, beyond the ejection, will be only a fine, not a suspension:

Cubs pitcher Ted Lilly will be fined, but not suspended, for hitting Atlanta’s Edgar Renteria with a pitch and getting ejected in the first inning Sunday, according to Cubs general manager Jim Hendry.

The Cubs wasted no time contacting Major League Baseball and letting disciplinarian Bob Watson and umpire overseer Mike Port know they felt home-plate umpire Jim Wolf mishandled the situation.

Now, on to tonight's game, and perhaps just once, the Cubs can get through a game mishap-free. Is that too much to ask?

Today's Starting Pitchers


S. Marshall Cubs	vs.	M. Batista Mariners


2-2	W-L	7-4
2.08	ERA	5.48
26	SO	47
7	BB	25
2	HR	7
vs. Sea	--	vs. Cubs

Marshall, of course, has never faced the Mariners, and of the current Seattle team, has faced only one player (Jose Guillen, 0-for-1) who is likely to start tonight. He has thrown well in all four of his starts since his recall on May 23. I just wish he could have a better picture taken.

The Cubs are quite familiar with Batista, who has spent most of his career in the NL, mainly with Arizona and Montreal. He's 2-2, 6.27 vs. the Cubs in 17 appearances (5 starts), and also spent the 1997 season in a Cub uniform. That year, I think I'd rather forget.

Cliff Floyd, among the current Cubs, hits him best: .400/.478/.650 in 20 career AB.

Does anyone know why the Mariners site Lookout Landing calls Batista "Beluga Tits"? That's a new one on me.

How exciting! We're on WGN tonight. That way the whole country can see the exciting juggernaut that is the 2007 Cubs! Or, you can check the Mediacenter.

MLB.com Gameday (2007 version)

MLB.com Gameday (2006 version)

Discuss amongst yourselves.

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GOOD KARMAAAAAAA

Just trying to get us started positive.

"60% of the time, it works EVERY time."

by utcubby on Jun 13, 2007 3:30 PM CDT reply actions

Question about last night

Anyone wonder why PH with Floyd in the 8th? I think it was clear that the IBB would happen whether it was Murton or Floyd and we effectively lost Floyd and gained a slow runner instead.

"60% of the time, it works EVERY time."

by utcubby on Jun 13, 2007 3:31 PM CDT reply actions

GO CUBS!!!

It's hard being a Cubs fan day in and day out.

by sue369 on Jun 13, 2007 3:34 PM CDT reply actions

Beluga Tits

http://llwiki.wikidot.com/miguel-batista

by dirish74 on Jun 13, 2007 3:37 PM CDT reply actions

re: Beluga Tits

Bwaaahaaahaaa!!!!

Fear and Loathing at Turner Field!

by Tekboy on Jun 13, 2007 3:41 PM CDT up reply actions

re: Beluga Tits

Best. Nickname. Ever.

Maybe we should try this with some Cubs players. Quick, somebody start a diary.

Justice for Ted Lilly! Justice for Mike Fontenot!

by daver on Jun 13, 2007 3:45 PM CDT up reply actions

Sean Marshall

Llama Harness.

by Molechaser on Jun 13, 2007 3:55 PM CDT up reply actions

Michael Barrett

Thematic Barrel.

by Molechaser on Jun 13, 2007 4:00 PM CDT up reply actions

Wow, you're good!

Justice for Ted Lilly! Justice for Mike Fontenot!

by daver on Jun 13, 2007 4:01 PM CDT up reply actions

Or

A Terrible Match

by cubsbak on Jun 13, 2007 4:19 PM CDT up reply actions

lmao

the irony

rain delay theatre

by rob9802 on Jun 13, 2007 4:20 PM CDT up reply actions

freaky

Justice for Ted Lilly! Justice for Mike Fontenot!

by daver on Jun 13, 2007 4:23 PM CDT up reply actions

Ryan Dempster

Martyred Pens.

(That one's actually fairly apt.)

by Molechaser on Jun 13, 2007 4:02 PM CDT up reply actions

Mark DeRosa

Radar Smoke.

by Molechaser on Jun 13, 2007 4:04 PM CDT up reply actions

Felix Pie

Elf Pixie.

by Molechaser on Jun 13, 2007 4:06 PM CDT up reply actions

Can't beat...

I am beluga tits, but:

Aramis Ramirez:

Arm size air ram

by SouthernCub on Jun 13, 2007 4:10 PM CDT up reply actions

Will Ohman...

Woman Hill

by SouthernCub on Jun 13, 2007 4:11 PM CDT up reply actions

CLASSIC

Justice for Ted Lilly! Justice for Mike Fontenot!

by daver on Jun 13, 2007 4:18 PM CDT up reply actions

Ryan Theriot

Train Theory

by JFCubFan on Jun 13, 2007 4:24 PM CDT up reply actions

Theriot

Errant Hit Yo

"A hot dog at the ballgame beats roast beef at the Ritz every time." ~Humphrey Bogart

by Jettero2112 on Jun 13, 2007 4:31 PM CDT up reply actions

Carlos Zambrano

Carnal Bra Zooms
or
Amoral Czar Snob

"A hot dog at the ballgame beats roast beef at the Ritz every time." ~Humphrey Bogart

by Jettero2112 on Jun 13, 2007 4:31 PM CDT up reply actions

Alfonso Soriano

Nails A Roof Soon

"A hot dog at the ballgame beats roast beef at the Ritz every time." ~Humphrey Bogart

by Jettero2112 on Jun 13, 2007 4:33 PM CDT up reply actions

Soriano...

Salsa Roof Onion

by bergs55 on Jun 13, 2007 4:53 PM CDT up reply actions

Mother in law

woman hitler... oh wait, she's not a Cub, sorry.

Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines.

by eamuscatuli1881 on Jun 13, 2007 6:29 PM CDT up reply actions

Al Yellon

Leon Y'all!

Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines.

by eamuscatuli1881 on Jun 13, 2007 6:53 PM CDT up reply actions

Some more...

None of these are as good as Beluga Tits.

Clay Rapada: Alpaca Yard (maybe related to Llama Harness?).

Scott Eyre: Secret Toy.

Bob Howry: Hobby Row.

Michael Wuertz: Emu Rectal Whiz.

Angel Pagan: A Penal Gang.

Wade Miller: Real Mildew.

Henry Blanco: Nylon Breach.

Daryle Ward: Lady Reward.

by Molechaser on Jun 13, 2007 8:50 PM CDT up reply actions

Emu Rectal Whiz.

That's my favorite.

I see you've all found the Internet Anagram Server; I did this with last year's roster back in February 2006.

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

by Al Yellon on Jun 13, 2007 10:04 PM CDT up reply actions

Pro Arm Irk

fitting

GREAT SUCCESS!!!

by Chitown Mojo on Jun 13, 2007 10:46 PM CDT up reply actions

carlos marmol

Crams All Room

rain delay theatre

by rob9802 on Jun 13, 2007 4:21 PM CDT up reply actions

Beluga Tits ?

I dated her in college !

by scotteboy on Jun 13, 2007 4:39 PM CDT up reply actions

Al, it should be "among''

Amongst is a misuse and awk...you could, as Casey Stengel used to say, look it up!! (I didn't).

Sorry to be such a nit-picker being as it's kinda your trademark, signoff!!

Good stuff lately and I agree 100% on your recent stuff about Barrett...could you imagine, if we ever get back in the playoffs, how this guy (nice guy, well meaning and all) could just do something to cost us a critical game??

He has stone hands and catcher is not a position for those!!
I don't know what our options are for '08 but hope he's not back. I hate to think how many games he's been a big part of us losing with his PB's and other blunders.

by writerinwrigley on Jun 13, 2007 3:49 PM CDT reply actions

I hate....

...that every season we so often have to emphasize "next year".

by coral on Jun 13, 2007 3:54 PM CDT up reply actions

alright quick turn

around. way take the next 2 from them. and last nights game wasnt that we are that bad, they just got really lucky. right.... anyone... damn

by Kchance on Jun 13, 2007 3:52 PM CDT reply actions

When I read about Lilly's fine...

...the first word that comes to my mind is, "And....?"

What about Renteria? What is his penalty for walking out toward the mound to presumably physically assault Ted Lilly? What is his penalty for actually physically assaulting Mike Fontenot? Where is their justice?

Thanks for that e-mail address, Al. I will write.

As for tonight's game, let's hope the Cubs can get to Baluga Tits early and milk him (ouch) for a few more runs than they got from Washburn last night. I'm not exactly feeling great about this series. Seattle seems to be a team that makes a lotta contact and scores a lotta runs. That doesn't bode well for a team like the Cubs that makes a lotta errors and whose offense tends to shut down for long stretches.

I want the Cubs to go 5 and 2 on this homestand. That means, if they lose tonight, they'll have to win tomorrow and then sweep the Padres. Doubtful. Let's just get a win tonight and ease the pressure, shall we?

Go Cubs!!!

Justice for Ted Lilly! Justice for Mike Fontenot!

by daver on Jun 13, 2007 4:00 PM CDT reply actions

Genuine Class

Miguel Batista is an anagram for "I am beluga tits."
This is the reason for the nickname.

rain delay theatre

by rob9802 on Jun 13, 2007 4:09 PM CDT reply actions

I am a spaz

If I would have paid attention, I would have spotted dirish74's entry earlier. I'm not so smart.

rain delay theatre

by rob9802 on Jun 13, 2007 4:10 PM CDT up reply actions

Clicking on Batista's "vs Cubs" link

brings you to Lance Cormier. We should be so lucky.

Dallas Green!

by SonnyJ9 on Jun 13, 2007 4:27 PM CDT reply actions

Rocky Cherry

Justice for Ted Lilly! Justice for Mike Fontenot!

by daver on Jun 13, 2007 4:37 PM CDT reply actions

Jacque Jones

Worthless

Dallas Green!

by SonnyJ9 on Jun 13, 2007 4:44 PM CDT reply actions

Hey that doesn't...oh, I gotcha....

Justice for Ted Lilly! Justice for Mike Fontenot!

by daver on Jun 13, 2007 4:47 PM CDT up reply actions

oh heck yeahhhhhhhh

rapada is on his way to the bigs.yessssssssssssss!!! bye bye murton.

Here comes the nasty leftie to shut it down in the 9th......Clay Rapada!!!!

by cubsluver22 on Jun 13, 2007 4:57 PM CDT reply actions

boycot

I have decided to boycott the Cubs game tonight. Seems like every game I watch lately they have played like crap so maybe I am bad luck. I'll watch some crap like CSI Miami On Demand.

Side comment... anyone out there feel at least some satisfaction that the White Sox suck this year too?

by Willgly on Jun 13, 2007 4:58 PM CDT reply actions

A BIG yes to that!

I haven't heard a PEEP from my loser brother in law Sux fans in about 14 months. I told them when they won the WS savor it because you will probably never win another with the history of Chicago baseball.

As an aside to your aside, I knew they would suck this year, Kenny Williams did nothing to improve this team from last year, I believe they are actually worse with age catching up to Konerko and Thome and other than Garland, they have no pitching. They caught lightning in a bottle in '05, hard to hang onto it and ride it to the promised land by standing pat.

"When you're eight games behind, it's like eight miles; when you're eight games in front, it's like eight inches."- Ron Santo

by BigJohnAZ on Jun 13, 2007 7:03 PM CDT up reply actions

Murton to AAA

according to ESPN1000.

Only a month late. Does this mean we have to wait till July for JJ to be DFAd?

Tinker to Evers to Chance.

by Matt Allison on Jun 13, 2007 5:07 PM CDT reply actions

I hate this

Not just because I love Murton who is being ruined by not getting regular playing time ( how quickly we forget he lead the team in BA last year) but why the F do we need ANOTHER pitcher? With Ramirez out we could use an INFIELDER but 13 pitchers? Are we going for quantity over quality ? Hey we have
MORE pitchers than you even if we don't really trusty any of the relievers?

"It's the Cubbies. There's always a vibe. It's the greatest vibe in baseball." Greg Maddux on Cub fan's optimism even after the 06 debacle.

by jessica on Jun 13, 2007 5:17 PM CDT up reply actions

Just maybe...

...they're doing this to see which of the "non-effective" pitchers we can get rid of? If so, I'm all for it.

by gp1966 on Jun 13, 2007 5:19 PM CDT up reply actions

Most likely

the extra pitcher is because the bullpen has thrown about 22 innings since Saturday. I imagine there will be a pitcher dropped in the next 7-10 days.

Tinker to Evers to Chance.

by Matt Allison on Jun 13, 2007 5:21 PM CDT up reply actions

Is that right?

They have 12 position players?

And one of the them is Floyd, who could be back on bereavement any time?

And one of them is K. Hill, who can't hit?

And three of them are Cesar Izturis, Jacque Jones and Michael Barrett?

by JohnM on Jun 13, 2007 5:21 PM CDT up reply actions

Yep

"being ruined" just like Choi, DuBois and Cedeno...

SORIANO! YESSSSSSSS! JIMBO!!!

by CubFaninCA on Jun 13, 2007 7:39 PM CDT up reply actions

Murton schmurton

I agree he would have played better with more playing time; but that's true with anybody. When he played, this year at least, he played like goo. He already can't throw; couple that with fielding mistakes and substandard hitting, it becomes difficult to warrant more playing time. With as young as he is, this was a good move. The team needed a pitcher because the pen was taxed. Maybe the cornfields will do Murton some good.

rain delay theatre

by rob9802 on Jun 13, 2007 8:12 PM CDT up reply actions

This is the best move for a lot of reasons

He'll get regular ab's in AAA and if he does well, he'll be easier to trade.

I'm glad it's not Pagan. With the versatility of Pagan and Derosa, it appears the Cubs are heading into the direction I've been speculating for about a week now and that's Pagan in CF and Derosa in RF against Lefties.

JJ will be traded soon. YOu simply can not continue to have 2 LH hitters (Jones Floyd) rotating for 1 spot. How moronic can an organization get?

by pies20ready on Jun 13, 2007 6:07 PM CDT up reply actions

First Post

Just signed up and I wanted to let you know that I love the site.

by bleacherbum51 on Jun 13, 2007 5:20 PM CDT reply actions

we're real happy for ya

by CubFaninNY on Jun 13, 2007 5:24 PM CDT up reply actions

Welcome!

n/t

by Scott @ Bleed Cubbie Blue on Jun 13, 2007 5:39 PM CDT up reply actions

Welcome aboard!

n/t

"When you're eight games behind, it's like eight miles; when you're eight games in front, it's like eight inches."- Ron Santo

by BigJohnAZ on Jun 13, 2007 7:05 PM CDT up reply actions

Ive been hearing the matt murton thing

but cant find anything!! Anybody got a link?

Hey Chicago Waddya Say? The Cubs are gunna win today!- Steve Goodman

by aduck6992 on Jun 13, 2007 5:26 PM CDT reply actions

Link

http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/news/press_releases/press_release.jsp?ymd=20070613&content_id=202391 5&vkey=pr_chc&fext=.jsp&c_id=chc

"Winning is the greatest marketing idea of all time." --Cubs President John McDonough

by cubbieblue on Jun 13, 2007 5:31 PM CDT up reply actions

thanks

it wasnt on there site when I checked earlier.

Hey Chicago Waddya Say? The Cubs are gunna win today!- Steve Goodman

by aduck6992 on Jun 13, 2007 5:31 PM CDT up reply actions

Rapada?

Ok, so because Lou can't figure out how to handle Will Ohman, a lefty specialist, we give him... another lefty specialist. Why can't we just bring up Pignatiello, who's a better pitcher AND seems better suited to Lou's bullpen management schemes?

by cwyers on Jun 13, 2007 6:44 PM CDT up reply actions

the good news

is on cubs.com

finally, the overrated bozo is gone for now. He and Jones should be traded by the deadline.

We should hope Eyre will be released soon.

by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Jun 13, 2007 5:32 PM CDT up reply actions

Overrated bozo?

Wow, that's a ridiculous statement

"I know where Durden is... he shit so many bricks that by the 5th inning he went out back and started building a wall." - pageian

by NittanyCub on Jun 13, 2007 8:45 PM CDT up reply actions

no

it's highly accurate. what more evidence do people need? I started out liking him as many do on this site, but he hasn't shown anything other than a couple of good months last year. And I guess you missed out on the bozo reference.

by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Jun 14, 2007 11:18 AM CDT up reply actions

Marshall!!

needs to continue his good work!

Hey Chicago Waddya Say? The Cubs are gunna win today!- Steve Goodman

by aduck6992 on Jun 13, 2007 5:35 PM CDT reply actions

Is Felix playing tonight?

Anyone know the lineup yet?

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

by iowaBear on Jun 13, 2007 5:52 PM CDT reply actions

don't see why he wouldn't be starting

and Floyd will almost certainly be hitting clean-up

by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Jun 13, 2007 5:57 PM CDT up reply actions

Lineup

Let's get a winner guys!

Soriano
Pie
Lee
Floyd
Derosa
Theriot
Theriot
Hill
Marshall

Tinker to Evers to Chance.

by Matt Allison on Jun 13, 2007 5:57 PM CDT reply actions

doh

Soriano
Pie
Lee
Floyd
Derosa
Theriot
Fontenot
Hill
Marshall

Tinker to Evers to Chance.

by Matt Allison on Jun 13, 2007 5:58 PM CDT up reply actions

this is probably our best lineup

at this point.

I don't care about a world series, just be competitive thru September.

by buckmulligan on Jun 13, 2007 6:00 PM CDT up reply actions

Without ARam anyways

When Aramis comes back this is what the lineup should be, consistently:

* against Righties
Soriano
Pie
Lee
Floyd
ARam
Derosa/Fontenot
Theriot
Barrett

*against Lefties
Soriano
Theriot
Lee
ARam
Derosa (RF)
Barrett
Theriot
Fontenot/Izturis

OR against lefties, Pagan in RF, Pie CF and Derosa 2nd, Theriot SS.

Beginning to agree that Izturis needs to be DFA'd.

Lee

by pies20ready on Jun 13, 2007 6:15 PM CDT up reply actions

* against Lefties

Pagan 7th

by pies20ready on Jun 13, 2007 6:16 PM CDT up reply actions

well, if floyd's 4th,

then i'd like to see:

soriano
pie
ramirez
floyd
lee
derosa
fontenot
theriot

I don't care about a world series, just be competitive thru September.

by buckmulligan on Jun 13, 2007 6:18 PM CDT up reply actions

ehhh

Maybe, but I like Lee 3rd over ARam because Lee has a higher OBP and Ramirez has more power than Lee.

by pies20ready on Jun 13, 2007 6:21 PM CDT up reply actions

Addition by subtraction

No Jones + No Izturis = Big Win

Josh Kroeger. Remember the name. Stay tuned for the fame.

by tharr on Jun 13, 2007 6:12 PM CDT up reply actions

Floyd should

play EVERYDAY.

Sori in left, Pie in center, and Floyd in right.

"Losing is my only fear"

by Unique on Jun 13, 2007 6:05 PM CDT reply actions

i'd like pagan in there from time to time

I don't care about a world series, just be competitive thru September.

by buckmulligan on Jun 13, 2007 6:18 PM CDT up reply actions

So, HILL stands as

the only automatic out!

Not a bad lineup.

DLee should see some pitches tonight.

Maybe he can go yard?

Is it too early to be out of it, or too early to be this far behind?

by TheEman on Jun 13, 2007 6:18 PM CDT reply actions

Wherefore art thou D-Lee....

Anyone want to speculate as to what's going on with D-Lee? He's been slumping a bit - is there a precedent for this cool down? Also, not to state the obvious, but he's WAY behind his 2005 homerun pace. Is his wrist 100% healthy?

What gives? Am I overly concerned?

by cubsonWGN4ever on Jun 13, 2007 6:30 PM CDT reply actions

homeruns are down

i'd just like to see him pepper right field. 90% of the pitches he sees are away. take your walks and hit the ball to right field d.

I don't care about a world series, just be competitive thru September.

by buckmulligan on Jun 13, 2007 6:46 PM CDT up reply actions

why Murton?

how come we just cant get rid of Jaque Jones. Murton is a whole lot better hitter who Lou is destroying by not giving playing time. I don't understand it..

by Chanman25 on Jun 13, 2007 6:35 PM CDT reply actions

Several million reasons why

JJ makes millions and Murton makes league minimum ( around
$400,000) JJ can NOT be sent to the minors and Murton can.
Murton's trade value is being killed by his lack of playing time but personally I am not sure sending to the minors after a year plus in the majors is the best way to solve that.

"It's the Cubbies. There's always a vibe. It's the greatest vibe in baseball." Greg Maddux on Cub fan's optimism even after the 06 debacle.

by jessica on Jun 13, 2007 6:41 PM CDT up reply actions

Lou said

in his pregame interview they sent him down so he can play every day, get more at bats and get him back to Chicago. Lou wants him back.

It's hard being a Cubs fan day in and day out.

by sue369 on Jun 13, 2007 6:56 PM CDT up reply actions

Lou's...........

just saying that because it's a PC answer.

RAMIREZ!! PRIOR!!

by PriorandAramisfan23 on Jun 13, 2007 6:59 PM CDT up reply actions

Unless Lou told

you that personally that's just an assumption on your part. You have no idea what Lou is thinking.

It's hard being a Cubs fan day in and day out.

by sue369 on Jun 13, 2007 7:13 PM CDT up reply actions

perhaps

he's just not good?

SORIANO! YESSSSSSSS! JIMBO!!!

by CubFaninCA on Jun 13, 2007 7:41 PM CDT up reply actions

Put Barrett in...

If we're going to trade him, let's let him play, especially when his bat is starting to pick up (20 points higher BA, and 140 SLG points higher in the last week).

He's already sitting when Z starts. His offense will, and is, picking up. With A-Ram down, I think he's got to play.

MARQUIS! YES, MARQUIS!

by thekansasian on Jun 13, 2007 6:37 PM CDT reply actions

He just caught 13 innings last night.

by pies20ready on Jun 13, 2007 6:39 PM CDT up reply actions

omg

why do you people on here panic about everything. who cares about hr's when you have lead the league in batting avg, better yet almost the entire majors. teams our saying we arent gonna get beat by dlee no matter what. they arent giving him hardly anything to hit and wont until the people behind him consistently hit. lets go rapadaaaaa.

Here comes the nasty leftie to shut it down in the 9th......Clay Rapada!!!!

by cubsluver22 on Jun 13, 2007 7:00 PM CDT reply actions

I just saw the Barrett debacle...

and something noone has mentioned is, Barrett didn't even take off his friggen mask until the ball was by him. That's classic.

by pies20ready on Jun 13, 2007 7:03 PM CDT reply actions

HP ump Schroeber

Has a tight strike zone.

by pies20ready on Jun 13, 2007 7:07 PM CDT reply actions

Ok

Why do I have the Mariners announcers on EI?

by LT on Jun 13, 2007 7:08 PM CDT reply actions

Try WGN.

Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines.

by eamuscatuli1881 on Jun 13, 2007 7:08 PM CDT up reply actions

Thanks

Al's tv listings didn't have WGN as an option tonight. I guess I should check my TV listings lol...

by LT on Jun 13, 2007 7:17 PM CDT up reply actions

Yep he does have

it listed. It's in the same sentence as the Medaicenter link.

It's hard being a Cubs fan day in and day out.

by sue369 on Jun 13, 2007 7:31 PM CDT up reply actions

It wasn't in the listing on the side

under next game. I should have looked more...

by LT on Jun 14, 2007 12:30 PM CDT up reply actions

Wow, that's a good start. </sarcasm>

Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines.

by eamuscatuli1881 on Jun 13, 2007 7:08 PM CDT reply actions

ohh bye bye murton

we will miss the orange guy

by CZ38 on Jun 13, 2007 7:09 PM CDT reply actions

Sorry about the delay in replying Al

"I just did not read that someone is AGAIN using "The Astros did it, why can't the Cubs" mode of rationalizing.

How many years does it take Cub fans to learn?

THE CUBS ARE NOT HOUSTON OR ANY OTHER TEAM!!!!

The Cubs are in an absolute league of their own.

There is no logical basis for comparison to any other team.

by Peoria Matt on Saturday, June 2, 2007 at 8:06 PM CT

[new] Reading something like this makes me wonder why you are even a Cubs fan. Can you explain? What pleasure do you derive from saying stuff like this?

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on Saturday, June 2, 2007 at 8:45 PM CT
[ Parent ]

My dad was a Cubs fan and his dad was a Cubs fan and I'm a Cub fan. I'm going to be as happy as anyone if they ever win a title. "Prove me wrong" is my yearly motto.

That being said, can you point out anything in that post that isn't based in truth? It boggles my mind the lengths that some fans will go to cut this team slack.

by Peoria Matt on Jun 13, 2007 7:10 PM CDT reply actions

Why do you care..................

...if other fans cut this team slack? Why do you think enough about it to boggle your mind? Who are you to tell anyone how to be a fan? If I understand your motto, you choose to be negative all season unless and until they get to the playoffs. You're welcome to that attitude. You're not welcome to tell anyone else how to enjoy themselves IMO. Cheers!

"In the olden days, the umpire didn't have to take any courses in mind reading. The pitcher told you he was going to throw at you." ~ Leo Durocher

by The Lip on Jun 13, 2007 7:38 PM CDT up reply actions

Using your post, Lip,

couldn't you say the exact same thing to Al?

by Peoria Matt on Jun 13, 2007 9:27 PM CDT up reply actions

Is Barret wearing Hill's Jersey?

by pies20ready on Jun 13, 2007 7:11 PM CDT reply actions

koyie hill

clown . . u suck

by CZ38 on Jun 13, 2007 7:11 PM CDT reply actions

Was that Cubs baserunning?

Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines.

by eamuscatuli1881 on Jun 13, 2007 7:12 PM CDT reply actions

Was that the Cubs successfully doing a run down?

by pies20ready on Jun 13, 2007 7:14 PM CDT up reply actions

If Barrett was out there

Soriano would've had to chase that down in the left field corner and it would be a 2-0 game.

Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines.

by eamuscatuli1881 on Jun 13, 2007 7:16 PM CDT up reply actions

So that's all it takes to get on TV

W.G.N. - World's Greatest Network.

(sign)

Go Nebraska Football!

by sanantonecub on Jun 13, 2007 7:15 PM CDT reply actions

You Know what would be great?

Getting a catcher that actually knows how to "catch" the damn ball, this team is unreal

Bring back the damn cowbell!

by CubsBall2202 on Jun 13, 2007 7:17 PM CDT reply actions

What are the odds of getting hit on the nuts

While stealing 2nd? Welcome to the Cubs Felix.

by pies20ready on Jun 13, 2007 7:23 PM CDT reply actions

Poor guy

It's hard being a Cubs fan day in and day out.

by sue369 on Jun 13, 2007 7:23 PM CDT up reply actions

speaking of his nuts

I don't think he'll be grabbing them like he usually does when he's hitting, for the rest of the game.

by pies20ready on Jun 13, 2007 7:25 PM CDT up reply actions

Probably not.

It's hard being a Cubs fan day in and day out.

by sue369 on Jun 13, 2007 7:28 PM CDT up reply actions

OOOUUCCHH!!!!

That replay made me wince.

"A hot dog at the ballgame beats roast beef at the Ritz every time." ~Humphrey Bogart

by Jettero2112 on Jun 13, 2007 7:24 PM CDT up reply actions

When's ARam able to come back?

by pies20ready on Jun 13, 2007 7:27 PM CDT reply actions

i was

about to ask the same question . . .

by CZ38 on Jun 13, 2007 7:28 PM CDT up reply actions

June 22 against the White Sox.

by pies20ready on Jun 13, 2007 7:39 PM CDT up reply actions

june 22nd i think.

I don't care about a world series, just be competitive thru September.

by buckmulligan on Jun 13, 2007 7:41 PM CDT up reply actions

Here we go again...

n/t

"When you're eight games behind, it's like eight miles; when you're eight games in front, it's like eight inches."- Ron Santo

by BigJohnAZ on Jun 13, 2007 7:28 PM CDT reply actions

Frigging Batisita is wild

and DeRosa swings at the first pitch. ARRRRGGGGG

"When you're eight games behind, it's like eight miles; when you're eight games in front, it's like eight inches."- Ron Santo

by BigJohnAZ on Jun 13, 2007 7:29 PM CDT reply actions

crap

It's hard being a Cubs fan day in and day out.

by sue369 on Jun 13, 2007 7:29 PM CDT reply actions

fuck

by CZ38 on Jun 13, 2007 7:29 PM CDT reply actions

not to rag on the Cubs

but why swing at the first pitch from a pitcher who walked 2 hitters that inning? Why?!

by DTJchris on Jun 13, 2007 7:29 PM CDT reply actions

We're done

These men LOB are killing us, and then we give up a bomb.

"When you're eight games behind, it's like eight miles; when you're eight games in front, it's like eight inches."- Ron Santo

by BigJohnAZ on Jun 13, 2007 7:30 PM CDT reply actions

in bathroom...

who hit a homer?

by DTJchris on Jun 13, 2007 7:32 PM CDT up reply actions

sexon

by CZ38 on Jun 13, 2007 7:32 PM CDT up reply actions

eh...

that's what Sexson does, not too surprised, atleast no one on base

by DTJchris on Jun 13, 2007 7:37 PM CDT up reply actions

how do you determine

who is singing the seventh inning stretch? I'm going this sunday if you could find out..

by Chanman25 on Jun 13, 2007 7:37 PM CDT reply actions

We could have back to back no hitters

In the Majors.

by pies20ready on Jun 13, 2007 7:38 PM CDT reply actions

hm

Cubs won't score tonight.

by pies20ready on Jun 13, 2007 7:41 PM CDT up reply actions

nah, they'll score.

they're probably gonna lose, cause they look especially lifeless tonight, but they'll score. it'll be 7-2ish.

I don't care about a world series, just be competitive thru September.

by buckmulligan on Jun 13, 2007 7:43 PM CDT up reply actions

who's doing it tonight?

by DTJchris on Jun 13, 2007 7:43 PM CDT up reply actions

you knew sexson was gonna get to us

that guy is a classic cubs killer. i hope they throw him junk the rest of the series.

I don't care about a world series, just be competitive thru September.

by buckmulligan on Jun 13, 2007 7:42 PM CDT reply actions

Add him to the long list

there are many more

Brian Giles (not recently though)
Adam Dunn
Carlos Lee

anybody care to add some names?

by CubFaninNY on Jun 13, 2007 7:44 PM CDT up reply actions

Michael Barrett

by DTJchris on Jun 13, 2007 7:46 PM CDT up reply actions

Chipper Jones?

n/t

"When you're eight games behind, it's like eight miles; when you're eight games in front, it's like eight inches."- Ron Santo

by BigJohnAZ on Jun 13, 2007 7:49 PM CDT up reply actions

Randy Johnson

n/t

"When you're eight games behind, it's like eight miles; when you're eight games in front, it's like eight inches."- Ron Santo

by BigJohnAZ on Jun 13, 2007 7:51 PM CDT up reply actions

capuano

renteria
austin kearns
that chubby reds catcher

I don't care about a world series, just be competitive thru September.

by buckmulligan on Jun 13, 2007 8:00 PM CDT up reply actions

I was at the game in Az when he...

....hit the scoreboard (his face)at the BOB. Was about 510 feet. Was also there the next night when Maddux fooled him and Sexson checked his swing and hurt his shoulder, ending his season.

by pies20ready on Jun 13, 2007 7:45 PM CDT up reply actions

how do you find out...

who is singing the seventh inning stretch? I'm going this sunday if you could find out..

by Chanman25 on Jun 13, 2007 7:52 PM CDT reply actions

Try Len and

Bob's blog. I think they have a list on there.

It's hard being a Cubs fan day in and day out.

by sue369 on Jun 13, 2007 7:54 PM CDT up reply actions

Here's the list

through Sunday. Looks like Ron Santo on Sunday.

http://blogs.trb.com/sports/custom/weblog/wgnsports/7th_inning_stretch/

It's hard being a Cubs fan day in and day out.

by sue369 on Jun 13, 2007 7:58 PM CDT up reply actions

no better person huh?

especially for my first ever game at Wrigley

by Chanman25 on Jun 13, 2007 7:59 PM CDT up reply actions

Sorry

It's hard being a Cubs fan day in and day out.

by sue369 on Jun 13, 2007 8:01 PM CDT up reply actions

look at Pie

two walks, not to shabby...

and DLEE with a hit!

by DTJchris on Jun 13, 2007 7:53 PM CDT reply actions

how bout a sac fly?

I don't care about a world series, just be competitive thru September.

by buckmulligan on Jun 13, 2007 7:53 PM CDT reply actions

Got my money on a strikeout.

by pies20ready on Jun 13, 2007 7:56 PM CDT up reply actions

That'll work

RBI Floyd.

by pies20ready on Jun 13, 2007 7:57 PM CDT up reply actions

45 pitches for Batista

n/t

"When you're eight games behind, it's like eight miles; when you're eight games in front, it's like eight inches."- Ron Santo

by BigJohnAZ on Jun 13, 2007 7:56 PM CDT reply actions

that works

by DTJchris on Jun 13, 2007 7:57 PM CDT reply actions

can u believe this

we got a run . . . wow, just wow im impressed

by CZ38 on Jun 13, 2007 7:57 PM CDT reply actions

WTF!!! A productive out???

You have Got to be kidding!!! YES!!!!!!

"When you're eight games behind, it's like eight miles; when you're eight games in front, it's like eight inches."- Ron Santo

by BigJohnAZ on Jun 13, 2007 7:58 PM CDT reply actions

Interesting bit about Marshall

http://blog.stats.com/2007/06/whiff_profile_sean_marshall.html

by vegascubsfan on Jun 13, 2007 7:59 PM CDT reply actions

that's quite the picture of Marshall

by DTJchris on Jun 13, 2007 8:03 PM CDT up reply actions

Jersey question

I am planning on buying a jersey and have narrowed down the list. I will either get a Santo, Lee, Soriano, or Pie jersey. which one should I get?

by Chanman25 on Jun 13, 2007 8:02 PM CDT reply actions

SANTO!!!

n/t

"When you're eight games behind, it's like eight miles; when you're eight games in front, it's like eight inches."- Ron Santo

by BigJohnAZ on Jun 13, 2007 8:03 PM CDT up reply actions

Pie

by DTJchris on Jun 13, 2007 8:03 PM CDT up reply actions

Mine's got

#16 and Hubbs...

Moose

by moose97 on Jun 13, 2007 8:18 PM CDT up reply actions

I bought a road #25 sans name

I figured it's better not to get tied down with one player.....

by CubFaninNY on Jun 13, 2007 8:28 PM CDT up reply actions

Marshall has been real sharp

since being called up

by DTJchris on Jun 13, 2007 8:04 PM CDT reply actions

I know the Cubs haven't been playing

the best baseball, but the Hustle of these young guys being called up is really refreshing to see.

by DTJchris on Jun 13, 2007 8:09 PM CDT reply actions

Gotta squeeze here

cannot hit into a DP.

"When you're eight games behind, it's like eight miles; when you're eight games in front, it's like eight inches."- Ron Santo

by BigJohnAZ on Jun 13, 2007 8:10 PM CDT reply actions

kelly picklehead

game len a stiffy i think . . .

by CZ38 on Jun 13, 2007 8:10 PM CDT reply actions

Kellie Pickler

Let's have Kellie Pickler do the 7th inning every game!!!

"Hey-Hey! Home Run! Attaboy Ronnie!" ~ Jack Brickhouse

by ronsanto10 on Jun 13, 2007 8:11 PM CDT reply actions

omg

Wasn't once enough of Kelly?

It's hard being a Cubs fan day in and day out.

by sue369 on Jun 13, 2007 8:11 PM CDT reply actions

lol!

by DTJchris on Jun 13, 2007 8:12 PM CDT up reply actions

Kellie

But she's so knowledgeable about baseball!!!

"Hey-Hey! Home Run! Attaboy Ronnie!" ~ Jack Brickhouse

by ronsanto10 on Jun 13, 2007 8:13 PM CDT up reply actions

lol

It's hard being a Cubs fan day in and day out.

by sue369 on Jun 13, 2007 8:25 PM CDT up reply actions

6 LOB already tonight :(

n/t

"When you're eight games behind, it's like eight miles; when you're eight games in front, it's like eight inches."- Ron Santo

by BigJohnAZ on Jun 13, 2007 8:14 PM CDT reply actions

pie

by CZ38 on Jun 13, 2007 8:22 PM CDT reply actions

johjima is a good catcher

a really good catcher i think

by CZ38 on Jun 13, 2007 8:24 PM CDT reply actions

did bob just call sexson

sexy . . . lol

by CZ38 on Jun 13, 2007 8:30 PM CDT reply actions

6 hits, 4 walks and 1 run

cmon Fontenot!

SORIANO! YESSSSSSSS! JIMBO!!!

by CubFaninCA on Jun 13, 2007 8:31 PM CDT reply actions

YEAH!!!

Thank you Mike!

It's hard being a Cubs fan day in and day out.

by sue369 on Jun 13, 2007 8:32 PM CDT reply actions

FONTY . . .

i really like this kid

by CZ38 on Jun 13, 2007 8:32 PM CDT reply actions

.450

Is Gameday right? Fontenot is hitting .450? With A-Ram out and the previously-documented play of Izworthless, why is the infield we have right now NOT our every day infield until AT LEAST 6/21????

by Tater01 on Jun 13, 2007 8:38 PM CDT up reply actions

I like this guy fontenot

Go Nebraska Football!

by sanantonecub on Jun 13, 2007 8:33 PM CDT reply actions

Hey,

someone finally got a hit with bases loaded!

by JFCubFan on Jun 13, 2007 8:33 PM CDT reply actions

Fontenot > Theriot?

SORIANO! YESSSSSSSS! JIMBO!!!

by CubFaninCA on Jun 13, 2007 8:34 PM CDT reply actions

Why choose?

How about Theriot/Fontenot > Izturis/DeRosa?

Moose

by moose97 on Jun 13, 2007 8:39 PM CDT up reply actions

DeRosa >> Fontenot or The Riot

SORIANO! YESSSSSSSS! JIMBO!!!

by CubFaninCA on Jun 13, 2007 8:43 PM CDT reply actions

But he isnt

"I know where Durden is... he shit so many bricks that by the 5th inning he went out back and started building a wall." - pageian

by NittanyCub on Jun 13, 2007 8:46 PM CDT up reply actions

Agree 100%

I'd much rather have the Theriot/Fontenot DP combo than anything that includes DeRosa, and certainly anything that includes Izturis...

Moose

by moose97 on Jun 13, 2007 8:50 PM CDT up reply actions

myopic

SORIANO! YESSSSSSSS! JIMBO!!!

by CubFaninCA on Jun 13, 2007 8:57 PM CDT up reply actions

Nice outing by Marshall so far

65 pitches in 6 innings...

SORIANO! YESSSSSSSS! JIMBO!!!

by CubFaninCA on Jun 13, 2007 8:44 PM CDT reply actions

Brewers winning..

3-2.

"Hey-Hey! Home Run! Attaboy Ronnie!" ~ Jack Brickhouse

by ronsanto10 on Jun 13, 2007 8:48 PM CDT reply actions

I didn't know you could

Wear your jacket on the bases.

Good job with the 11 pitch walk, even if you don't stay on base long!

Go Nebraska Football!

by sanantonecub on Jun 13, 2007 8:49 PM CDT reply actions

johjima...

O.K. guys - what players will you package to get him?

Is it too early to be out of it, or too early to be this far behind?

by TheEman on Jun 13, 2007 8:51 PM CDT reply actions

Just keep

playing these young guys! No one has taught them how to lose yet.

Fear and Loathing at Turner Field!

by Tekboy on Jun 13, 2007 8:55 PM CDT reply actions

Ernie Banks trivia....

Did you know that even though Mr. Cub won was brought up as a SS (and won 2 MVPs at that position), he actually played more games at 1B?

"Hey-Hey! Home Run! Attaboy Ronnie!" ~ Jack Brickhouse

by ronsanto10 on Jun 13, 2007 9:00 PM CDT reply actions

Everyone in the central

is winning right now. Milwaukke leading 3-2 in the 9th.

by mgfabc on Jun 13, 2007 9:01 PM CDT reply actions

which means the cubs will win

and gain no ground..

Let me get back to you, will ya, Charlie? I got a guy on the other line asking about some white walls.

by JB 23 on Jun 13, 2007 9:17 PM CDT up reply actions

I'm at work - any good news?

by coral on Jun 13, 2007 9:12 PM CDT reply actions

Cubs are winning 3-2 in the 8th

4 more outs

by JFCubFan on Jun 13, 2007 9:14 PM CDT up reply actions

wainwright

for the cardinals has a no-hitter going in the sixth against the royals.

let's jinx him.

I don't care about a world series, just be competitive thru September.

by buckmulligan on Jun 13, 2007 9:14 PM CDT reply actions

It would make baseball history

to have 2 no hitters on consecutive days.

by JFCubFan on Jun 13, 2007 9:15 PM CDT up reply actions

Nice jinx

German singles in the 6th. No hitter over.

Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines.

by eamuscatuli1881 on Jun 13, 2007 9:17 PM CDT up reply actions

who's pitching?

by coral on Jun 13, 2007 9:15 PM CDT reply actions

Sean Marshall

giving the relief guys a break today

by JFCubFan on Jun 13, 2007 9:16 PM CDT up reply actions

wow...

He must be looking good tonight

by coral on Jun 13, 2007 9:17 PM CDT up reply actions

I would say so!

Go Nebraska Football!

by sanantonecub on Jun 13, 2007 9:17 PM CDT up reply actions

German singles, breaks up the no-no for STL

Go Nebraska Football!

by sanantonecub on Jun 13, 2007 9:16 PM CDT reply actions

Marshall was a stud tonight

This is Harry Carray, goodbye from Wrigley Field and So Long Everybody.

by mrcubsfan on Jun 13, 2007 9:22 PM CDT reply actions

Why is Marshall not getting a chance to finish?

he's at 94 pitches. Dempster has another one-run game on his hands....

by CubFaninNY on Jun 13, 2007 9:23 PM CDT reply actions

I have no problem with Marshall not finishing

... but this is the fourth day in a row Dempster has pitched. That worries me.

by Not Bruce Froemming on Jun 13, 2007 9:24 PM CDT up reply actions

Soriano

What's wrong with Soriano???

"Hey-Hey! Home Run! Attaboy Ronnie!" ~ Jack Brickhouse

by ronsanto10 on Jun 13, 2007 9:23 PM CDT reply actions

They say his shoulder hurts

from getting hit on Saturday. It'll heal soon, they say.

by CubFaninNY on Jun 13, 2007 9:24 PM CDT up reply actions

Anyone else have a bad feeling about the 9th?

Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines.

by eamuscatuli1881 on Jun 13, 2007 9:23 PM CDT reply actions

Yes

But I've been wrong before.

by Not Bruce Froemming on Jun 13, 2007 9:24 PM CDT up reply actions

I hope

I am too.

Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines.

by eamuscatuli1881 on Jun 13, 2007 9:27 PM CDT up reply actions

All day

with fastballs right there!

Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines.

by eamuscatuli1881 on Jun 13, 2007 9:27 PM CDT reply actions

dempter looking very confident

from the get go....

Let me get back to you, will ya, Charlie? I got a guy on the other line asking about some white walls.

by JB 23 on Jun 13, 2007 9:29 PM CDT reply actions

Damn that Dumpster

He saved the game... AGAIN! Damn him!

CUBS WIN!!!

Go Nebraska Football!

by sanantonecub on Jun 13, 2007 9:30 PM CDT reply actions

Nicely done.

Dempster seems to be on kind of a roll.

Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines.

by eamuscatuli1881 on Jun 13, 2007 9:30 PM CDT reply actions

CUBS WIN!

CUBS WIN! CUBS WIN! HOOOOLY COW!

"And heeeere come the pretzels!"

by NightPutting on Jun 13, 2007 9:30 PM CDT reply actions

W

Fly that flag!

by Tater01 on Jun 13, 2007 9:31 PM CDT reply actions

got to give up to dempster tonight

he had good command.

I don't care about a world series, just be competitive thru September.

by buckmulligan on Jun 13, 2007 9:31 PM CDT reply actions

The only thing that scared me about Dempster

was that this was his fourth day in a row to pitch.

I suspect if the Cubs are in a save situation tomorrow, Howry will handle it.

Nice victory after a tough loss.

by Not Bruce Froemming on Jun 13, 2007 9:31 PM CDT reply actions

oh i was scared.

i'm always scared when he's out there. great play by theriot. but i had visions of sexson taking one off the scoreboard.

but demp looked solid tonight.

I don't care about a world series, just be competitive thru September.

by buckmulligan on Jun 13, 2007 9:33 PM CDT up reply actions

The way the wind was blowing in tonight

I don't think even Sexson could have hit it. When he was with the Brewers, he always scared the hell out of me.

Wasn't it against the Cubs that Sexson DID hit the scoreboard in Arizona?

by Not Bruce Froemming on Jun 13, 2007 9:41 PM CDT up reply actions

Yeah

he hit it off his face.

Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines.

by eamuscatuli1881 on Jun 13, 2007 9:42 PM CDT up reply actions

barrett on the bench = many wins

by CZ38 on Jun 13, 2007 9:31 PM CDT reply actions

One run victory!!!

Marshall looked terrific!

Let me get back to you, will ya, Charlie? I got a guy on the other line asking about some white walls.

by JB 23 on Jun 13, 2007 9:31 PM CDT reply actions

Marshall looks just like Hill

did early in the season. Let's hope it lasts.

by JFCubFan on Jun 13, 2007 9:38 PM CDT up reply actions

so the stalemate in the central continues.

I don't care about a world series, just be competitive thru September.

by buckmulligan on Jun 13, 2007 9:31 PM CDT reply actions

The cubs only win

when the Brewers do....

Let me get back to you, will ya, Charlie? I got a guy on the other line asking about some white walls.

by JB 23 on Jun 13, 2007 9:32 PM CDT up reply actions

Cubs win!

WE LOVE DEMP!!! HE'S THE MAN!!!

"Hey-Hey! Home Run! Attaboy Ronnie!" ~ Jack Brickhouse

by ronsanto10 on Jun 13, 2007 9:31 PM CDT reply actions

This board seems to be awfully quiet

After solid wins.

Go Nebraska Football!

by sanantonecub on Jun 13, 2007 9:46 PM CDT reply actions

Perhaps people are protesting

Murton's demotion???

Apparently, he didn't get enough at-bats. Yet, he had more at-bats than Cliff Floyd...

SORIANO! YESSSSSSSS! JIMBO!!!

by CubFaninCA on Jun 13, 2007 9:51 PM CDT up reply actions

Yes

If only he had "regular playing time" we'd get to see what a truly great ballplayer he really is. Forget about the fact that he plays only one position and that position is taken by Soriano. Forget about the fact that he hasn't done anything to show that he should be given any more playing time. Forget about the fact that he's a clod defensively and on the bases and can't throw. Forget about the fact that he has never shown any ability to hit the ball hard or drive in runs at the major league level. If only Lou would've benched Soriano or Floyd more and trotted Murton out every game he'd magically turn into the second coming of Mickey Mantle.

by cubsbak on Jun 13, 2007 10:00 PM CDT up reply actions

No one is saying anything remotely like that.

Only that Murton, just like any ballplayer, would likely hit better with regular at-bats.

He'll get them at Iowa. Maybe that will make him easier to trade.

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

by Al Yellon on Jun 13, 2007 10:08 PM CDT up reply actions

Al, come on

he didn't even hit the ball hard when he got a chance. He has no speed, no D and certainly doesn't knock in runs. He certainly has done NOTHING this year to impress a new manager and any fan watching. He should have gone down before this. He is lost at the plate and it is June, not spring training. Produce or go.

by cubswin on Jun 13, 2007 10:45 PM CDT up reply actions

So do we get the Good Marquis?

or the Bad One?

Manana.

Is it too early to be out of it, or too early to be this far behind?

by TheEman on Jun 13, 2007 9:50 PM CDT reply actions

I say

just keep playing those kids! They add a different element to the Cubs game.

Something called excitement!

Fear and Loathing at Turner Field!

by Tekboy on Jun 13, 2007 9:52 PM CDT reply actions

They add something called determination

Determined to prove their worth, while some other guys collect $5 mil and lose inspiration because the money's gauranteed.

1-RUN GAMES = 5-13 | EXTRA INNINGS = 1-6 | HOME = 13-18 | updated on 6/13

by SackMan on Jun 13, 2007 11:24 PM CDT up reply actions

Mariners note:

Word got around the Seattle clubhouse Wednesday that second baseman Jose Lopez's brother has died in a motorcycle collision in Venezuela. There aren't many more details available than that, although Lopez's teammates became his support group after word got out.

For the moment, at least, Lopez will stay with the team at his family's request, apparently because there would be no way for him to make it back to Venezuela in time for the funeral.

http://blog.seattlepi.nwsource.com/baseball/archives/116649.asp?source=rss

Thoughts and Prayers to his family.

Go Nebraska Football!

by sanantonecub on Jun 13, 2007 9:56 PM CDT reply actions