Open Thread: Cubs vs. Mets, Friday 8/3, 1:20 CT

Watching Sportscenter

this morning while running, I caught that clip of the Brew Crew scuffling in the dugout. Sounds like the team was mad about somebody not getting enough playing time? Either way, they played Yost's after game comments, and he did not have a good vibe. Almost seemed like he doesn't have a clue what to do.
Contrast this to the Cubs fight, it seemed like the players quickly took responsibility and everyone was quick to apologize. Yost took no responsibility and simply said "we'll see" when asked if he thought this was bad for his team.
Any Thoughts?

In the middle of difficulty, lies opportunity - Einstein

by cubbieblue86 on Aug 3, 2007 9:53 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Poor leadership

by a young manager. A perfect example of what I like about Lou

Jeters Never Prosper

by jbgindy on Aug 3, 2007 9:57 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Rebellion against the manager.

That's what's going on there. On first take, they said Estrada was arguing with Yost because he thought he had mistreated a fellow player. And in the video you could see another player talking back to Yost in the dugout steps. If Yost doesn't know how to handle his team in pressure situations the Brewers are going to implode.

by Fraggin Judge on Aug 3, 2007 10:01 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Definitely Agree

It is one thing when players are fighting with players, but last night really struck me because Yost was in the fight, not trying to break it up.

In the middle of difficulty, lies opportunity - Einstein

by cubbieblue86 on Aug 3, 2007 10:02 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yup.

See: John Gibbons and last year's Toronto Blue Jays. Ask Ted Lilly how that went over.

"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Aug 3, 2007 11:27 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Difference in Fight

Brewers were OVER-achieving and relize it's OVER.

Cubs were UNDER-achieving and realized they needed to turn it around.

Different mind-set completely.

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

by mweil on Aug 3, 2007 10:01 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Kerry Wood?

So is he on the roster today?

by slink on Aug 3, 2007 10:02 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Not yet.

Here's the active roster.

But they can activate him any time up to game time.

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

by Al on Aug 3, 2007 10:25 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

ESPN 1000

has been reporting all morning that Wood will be activated by game time and Rocky Cherry will be sent down, though now mention of what move gets Wood back on the 40-man...

"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Aug 3, 2007 11:28 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Was Guzman moved to the 60-day DL?

If not, that'd be the logical solution to me.

by SouthernCub on Aug 3, 2007 11:34 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

It's official....

http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/news/press_releases/press_release.jsp?ymd=20070803&content_id=212731 4&vkey=pr_chc&fext=.jsp&c_id=chc

CHICAGO -- The Chicago Cubs today activated right-handed pitcher Kerry Wood from the 60-day disabled list after optioning right-handed pitcher Rocky Cherry to Triple-A Iowa following yesterday's game vs. Philadelphia. In addition, right-handed pitcher Angel Guzman was transferred to the 60-day disabled list.

by kaseyi on Aug 3, 2007 12:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Pitching rotation.

Lou singled out Rich Hill because he has failed to pitch six innings in five of his last eight starts, including outings of three, three and 4 2/3 in that run.

''We really need Hill to kick it in a little bit,'' he said, ''probably more than any of these other guys.''

Thinking out loud, why not put Gallagher in the rotation as an experiment and move Hill to long relief? Because that's what he's doing, anyway, 3 or 4 innings per game.

by Fraggin Judge on Aug 3, 2007 10:03 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I wouldn't be against it

But just seeing that good run that Hill had end of last year/beginning of this year has me thinking he's going to turn it around. Unfortunately though he's not so maybe one more start and then make a switch if he doesnt improve.

"We're going to turn this team around 360 degrees." -Jason Kidd

by tony412 on Aug 3, 2007 10:10 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Hill is right around 130 innings...

...so it's very possible that he could use a "breather" for a little while. He and Marshall are probably both pitching more than they're used to at this point of the year, and still have more time to go. Now how exactly you start doing that -- I personally would install Gallagher as a sixth starter, keep Zambrano going every fifth day regardless, to keep guys fresh for a while. There are some other ideas that could be tried.

FREE CARMEN PIGNATIELLO!

by cwyers on Aug 3, 2007 10:15 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Agree.

I'd be in favor of skipping Hill once to give him some rest. I don't have any expectations for Marshall. I like him but he does not have enough innings in his career to be counted on regularly. I am still inclinded to think that the weakness of the team is the bullpen but primarily because we may favor going with the veternas who should be pushed out.

by DudeVf11 on Aug 3, 2007 10:24 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Didn't

Hill get a break though at ASB?

This was supposed to be good for him the. Correct me if I am wrong but he has kinda sucked since the ASB.

MMMMM...Hebrew National

by Kinky Reggae on Aug 3, 2007 10:33 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

and

Hill usually keeps a low pitch count

PC load letter, what the f*** does that mean?

by cubfaninSTL on Aug 3, 2007 10:37 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

TO BE MORE PRECISE

After the ASB, (7/16) Hill pitched 8-IP, won 3-2 and 2-ER, then 7/21 ND 2-3 against AZ 6-IP 1-ER (Cubs lost), lost 7/27 against Cinci ND 6-IP 2-ER (Cubs lost), then went 4.2-IP 3-ER ND (Cubs won),

to be fair 7/04 against Wash he had 6-ER and 6-IP, previous to that start against Mil 5-ER and 3-IP, and before that 5.2-IP and won against the ChiSox 2-1 (1-ER), but against SD 5-ER, 5-IP losing big where that came after 6.2-IP 3-ER in losing to Seattle, back in first of June he beat Atl 8-IP 1-ER.

My take is that unless Hill can spot a devastating curve ball for a strike he gets in trouble into the middle innings with his 87-88 MPH fastball. What he needs is to learn and spot a devastating straight change. That will force teams to try to wait on the FB and swing at off speed pitches.

Milw-09-24-98--Brown in for defense--bases loaded--flyball--HE DROPPED THE BALL!!!NO NO NO, cubs lose 8-7

by Ivy Walls on Aug 3, 2007 1:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Hill's not exactly young

He was never stretched out in all his time in professional baseball? I find it hard to believe this year's workload is a big jump for him. Seems to me he should be able to handle it. Marshall might be a different story.

by cubsbak on Aug 3, 2007 10:49 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Last year he pitched 200 innings....

...50 more innings than at any other point in his career. It may be a bit trite and cliched to bring up, but the sophmore slump IS a time-honored tradition in baseball.

FREE CARMEN PIGNATIELLO!

by cwyers on Aug 3, 2007 11:11 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Aren't they trying

to protect ego?

It seems important for him not to lose confidence when he is struggling. I have to say though, I like what Marshall has to offer more lateley.

MMMMM...Hebrew National

by Kinky Reggae on Aug 3, 2007 10:11 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I like what Zambrano has to offer lately!

& I want more of the same today. Let's put some distance between ourselves and the Sud-heads while they're busy dealing with clubhouse problems!

"They always say time changes things, but you actually have to change them yourself." ~Andy Warhol

by BlueW on Aug 3, 2007 10:25 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

wood activated?

has wood been officially activated, and if so who's is how did they account for it with the roster

When in doubt punch Barret in the face

by jds2 on Aug 3, 2007 10:27 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

see above

Not activated yet, but can be up til game time. And Rock Cherry will probably go down, Blanco to 60 day DL

In the middle of difficulty, lies opportunity - Einstein

by cubbieblue86 on Aug 3, 2007 10:29 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Ego and Zambrano

I think that it is a given that Zambrano carries a big ego. Up until the rumble in the dugout with Barrett, Zambrano had been underachieving this season. In my mind's eye, I think that the conversation between Zambrano and Barrett went down like this:

(In reference to Barrett throwing a ball into LF which allowed a run to score.)

Z: "What were you thinking out there? (Points to his own head.) Use your head?"

B: (Points to scoreboard.) "Hey, I'm not the one lighting up the scoreboad out there."

(Z goes for Barrett's throat.)

Of course, within the next couple of days Zambrano declares that he's going to "begin a new season."

Personally, I think Barrett punched him in his pride ridden ego which resulted in a couple of hay makers and the such. However, I think it woke Zambrano up in the end.

Hurting someone's pride (depending on the individual) is a very powerful motivator and can produce productive results. Zambrano's ego is a classic example of someone who you can motivate by holding up a mirror so that they can see their own poor performance and make improvements.

Perhaps the best thing that Barrett did for the Cubs before being traded was waking Zambrano up?

</speculation>

There's always next year.

by BJ Simpson on Aug 3, 2007 10:39 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

re: Ego and Zambrano

There's no disagreeing with the notion that Big Z has a big ego, but I wouldn't give Barrett any such credit.

Plain and simple, I think what happened in the dugout that day was Z got sick and tired of Barrett's lack of focus/execution and decided to call him out on it.

(And I believe it was established to a fair degree of certainty that, when Barrett pointed outside the dugout, he was referring to Mark DeRosa, who supposedly confirmed that he saw Barrett deliver a sign for a different pitch than the one Carlos threw.)

My impression of the dugout fight was that Barrett was caught completely off-guard by the vociferousness of Big Z's, shall we say, "constructive criticism." (IIRC, those who overheard the fight could discern Barrett saying something along the lines of, "Why is he doing this?")

I don't even think Zambrano intended to get physical with Barrett. If you watch the clip, Zambrano doesn't start throwing punches (slaps, actually) until Barrett sort of leans/lunges into him. It seems like when Barrett went a little too far into Z's personal space, Carlos just snapped.

In any case, I think the wake up call that day was delivered by one Carlos Zambrano who, let's face it, probably would have snapped out of his early season slump one way or the other anyway. He didn't need Michael's help with that. And Barrett's subsequent trade drives home the point that, in the 2007 Cubs clubhouse, Carlos is the one in charge.

Brew Crew: We have arrived -- now step aside.

by dat cubfan daver on Aug 3, 2007 11:27 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Zambrano's ego is large.

I will agree with that statement. But a pitcher has to be able to use his best pitch in key situations. Barrett has a ton of past balls and his % in 2007 was higher versus 2006. This bothers the star pitchers as this markes them afraid to use their "go to" pitch in key situations.

When a high paid pitcher can't throw a slider as low as he wants, he has a right to get angry at his catcher. Did Zambrano go overboard? Of course he did. But to be honest with you, given that Barrett messed up with another passed ball and compounded it with the throw to left field, I at least understood why Zambrano blew his cool.

This was two plus years of increasing #s of pass balls and forcing Z to change how he throws and he is in a contract year. Z doesn't want a catcher back there impacting games and his economics. That is ego and being practical.

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

by LAcarl519 on Aug 3, 2007 10:51 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

ESPN 1000 is reporting...

Wood activated, Cherry sent down.

Also Cubs lineup according to WMVP is

Soriano LF
THeriot SS
Lee 1B
Ramierz 3B
Floyd RF
Fontenot 2B
Jones CF
Kendall C
Zambrano P

by kaseyi on Aug 3, 2007 10:59 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

CORRECTION ON LINEUP

WMVP just made the following correction to the lineup they just announced...Instead of Fontenot at 2nd, DeRosa will be playing 2nd.

Kasey

by kaseyi on Aug 3, 2007 11:03 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I was gonna ask about that.

n/t

FREE CARMEN PIGNATIELLO!

by cwyers on Aug 3, 2007 11:05 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

WOODY!!!

sorry can't help it...can't wait for this!!

"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs" - Alvin Dark

by holycow07 on Aug 3, 2007 11:22 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Why wouldn't it be a better . . .

to leave Fontenot at 2nd, put De Rosa in right and use Floyd as a pinch hitter?

Did we really put Jose Macias on the field? Really???

by ksreed on Aug 3, 2007 11:49 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Agreed

n/t

MMMMM...Hebrew National

by Kinky Reggae on Aug 3, 2007 11:52 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Or we could leave DeRosa at second...

...and use either of our fourth/fifth outfielders. Just a thought.

FREE CARMEN PIGNATIELLO!

by cwyers on Aug 3, 2007 11:58 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'd do that...

considering that Floyd hasn't really hit much this year and Fontenot has been pretty bad for the past month or so, I'd go with DeRosa and Pagan or Murton.

by SouthernCub on Aug 3, 2007 12:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Floyd hasn't hit much

so instead you go with guys who hit worse (Pagan/Murton)? Huh?

by cubsbak on Aug 3, 2007 12:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

No...

Pagan has hit just as well, and adds speed and better defense. Murton hit terribly early, but I'm in the camp that believes his early-season struggles were due to limited playing time.

So I feel that you'd get better defense and speed without a reduction in offense with Pagan, and/or I'm hoping that Murton will rebound to 2005 and 2006 form at the plate.

by SouthernCub on Aug 3, 2007 12:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

And I'm in the camp

that says I'd put a lot more stock in Cliff Floyd starting to hit with the power he's displayed his entire career when healthy and outperforming both Murton and Pagan down the stretch. And Sweet Lou apparently agrees.

by cubsbak on Aug 3, 2007 12:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I don't care what camp you're in...

You questioned my rationale, so I gave it, that's all. I can understand your rationale as well, I just don't happen to agree. You have your opinions, I have mine. Good luck proving one way or the other who would have been right.

Also, not that it really matters, but managers aren't infallible. They make decisions they think are for the best, but they aren't always right. The fact that you happen to agree with Lou doesn't make your opinion right - it just makes it the same as Lou's opinion.

Anyway, I've had this exact same argument about Murton with you numerous times. We know each other's view, and it's pretty clear neither of us will budge and neither can be proven right or wrong. No one gets anywhere with it, so I'm not go through the cycle again here.

by SouthernCub on Aug 3, 2007 12:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Your rationale was poorly stated

You originally said you wanted Pagan/Murton in there because they hit better than Floyd. When I pointed out that in fact Pagan/Murton aren't hitting better than Floyd you backtracked. You changed your rationale to say that Pagan was hitting just as well as Floyd and gave the Cubs better defense and that you were simply hoping that Murton would start to hit better. And anyway, I thought this discussion was about Floyd not Murton. But you appear to be very sensitive about anything that tangentially relates to Murton so I suppose it's best to drop it. Me and Sweet Lou have our opinion and you have yours.

by cubsbak on Aug 3, 2007 12:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Re-read my first post please...

I said, and I quote: "considering that Floyd hasn't really hit much this year and Fontenot has been pretty bad for the past month or so, I'd go with DeRosa and Pagan or Murton." I said nothing to suggest they've hit better than Floyd this year. If I had realized that I needed to be more clear to appease you, I'd have added: "Pagan has hit as well as Floyd, and I think Murton will turn it around." And I might also add "I fear Floyd's injuries have robbed him of the great offensive ability he used to have."

But I didn't write those things, so I'm doing it now. But I never changed my rationale, you just took what I said and interpreted it wrong. I can't help that you misinterpreted what I wrote.

So remember how you complained about me putting words in your mouth in the past? Well, you're doing the same to me now. Please stop. :)

by SouthernCub on Aug 3, 2007 12:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Silly me

I assumed when you said "Floyd hasn't really hit much this year . . . so, I'd go with DeRosa and Pagan or Murton." that you were implying that Pagan/Murton hit better than Floyd. I stand corrected, although I don't think my interpretation was unreasonable.

by cubsbak on Aug 3, 2007 1:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

It's not an impossible interpretation...

but considering that you KNOW I check the stats, I can't believe you'd honestly think I'd say Pagan and Murton have hit better than Floyd this year.

But no harm done by the misinterpretation. I just felt I needed to set the record straight there.

by SouthernCub on Aug 3, 2007 1:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

History

If you are going to go with Floyd's history, perhaps you should consider the statistic that, historically, Floyd's power decreases, not increases as a season progresses. The idea that an older player with serious injury problems is going to act contrary to career norms and show an increase in power in the second half of the season is simply not logical.

by frustratedfan on Aug 3, 2007 4:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Did you know?

Cliff Floyd and Angel Pagan have hit the same number of home runs in the majors this year? And just guess which one of them has had 60 more at-bats.

FREE CARMEN PIGNATIELLO!

by cwyers on Aug 3, 2007 12:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

So that must

mean Pagan is every bit the power hitter that Floyd is, right? Anyone with eyes can see Floyd has more power than Pagan. Bababenti freaks out when I say this but get your nose out of the stat book once in a while.

by cubsbak on Aug 3, 2007 12:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

The statbook statement is just pointless...

I watch a lot of baseball, and I'm sure cwyers does too. What value does saying what you said have, other than to attempt to be offensive? Does it make us wrong that we ALSO look at stats, in addition to watching a lot of baseball?

by SouthernCub on Aug 3, 2007 12:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

See I told you

He freaks out. The point of course is that stats don't tell you everything. In this case the stats might indicate that Pagan is every bit the power hitter that Cliff Floyd is. Anyone who's watched the two play this year knows better.

by cubsbak on Aug 3, 2007 12:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

That's freaking out?

Wow, you must be the one who's sensitive. I was just pointing out how it adds nothing to the conversation.

by SouthernCub on Aug 3, 2007 12:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Disagree

It makes a point that stats are not the be-all-end-all that certain people obviously think they are.

by cubsbak on Aug 3, 2007 1:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

There's quite a difference...

between saying "stats aren't everything" and saying "get your nose out of the stat book and watch a game." The first is a completely reasonable and unoffensive statement. The second is an inaccurate assumption and is kind of offensive.

by SouthernCub on Aug 3, 2007 1:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

It's a colorful

way to make the point. But alright, if you're offended I won't say it to you anymore.

by cubsbak on Aug 3, 2007 2:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

"colorful"

is that a euphemism for "inaccurate?" :)

by SouthernCub on Aug 3, 2007 2:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Obviously

I understand that anyone who would post on a Cubs message board has probably watched a baseball game or two. It's just a bit of hyperbole not meant to be taken literally.

by cubsbak on Aug 3, 2007 2:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Sorry...

I tend to take people too literally - it's a vice of mine. Perhaps I'll need to start coming up with some colorful ways to say things too.

by SouthernCub on Aug 3, 2007 2:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Really?

I'm trying to figure out if you're insinuating that I don't watch baseball games or that I simply lie because of some stats-based Stockholm Syndrome.

Cliff Floyd had three extra base hits in July, all doubles. Now, maybe you're using some very different definition of "power" that seems to escape the rest of baseball, but Cliff Floyd -- this year -- has mostly been a singles hitter. The only evidence that Cliff Floyd hits for power has occured in previous years. Anyone who watched baseball games instead of living in the past could tell that Cliff Floyd's power is in a decline phase. It's not that hard, people.

FREE CARMEN PIGNATIELLO!

by cwyers on Aug 3, 2007 12:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

ole Cliffy

racked up 11 extra base hits in 123 AB's after the ASB last year

and has 12 in 200 ABs this year

this isnt a new phenomenon, this is an aging player losing his power quickly

he's lost tons of bat speed and tries to cheat on fastballs now, which is why he has some awful looking swings on breaking balls

23 extra base hits in over 330 AB's is not particularly exciting

by DartmouthCubsFan on Aug 3, 2007 1:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

You're doing it all wrong!

You're trying to find a baseball player's power production on a stat sheet and in a scouting report. That's ridiculous! There are intangibles in baseball, dontchaknow, and cubsbak is absolutely right in reminding us that power production is one of them. It's all about how a player makes you feel. If you feel like Cliff Floyd is hitting for power, well, then there you have it.

FREE CARMEN PIGNATIELLO!

by cwyers on Aug 3, 2007 1:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

LOL!

Good one. :-)

I love this team!!!!!

by sue369 on Aug 3, 2007 1:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Look who

comes out of her hole...

by cubsbak on Aug 3, 2007 1:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Look who is

in yet another arguement with not one but two people. Why am I not surprised?

I love this team!!!!!

by sue369 on Aug 3, 2007 2:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

At least this

is an intelligent argument rather than a regurgitation of a bunch of stats taken out of context by someone who obviously doesn't understand the game of baseball.

It could be that Floyd has lost tons of bat speed in the last year, but I'm not so sure. I think he's just in a bit of a power slump, which seems to be going around with this team, and I'm hopeful it returns.

by cubsbak on Aug 3, 2007 1:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

When it lasts for a season and a half...

...it stops being a slump and starts being a decline phase.

FREE CARMEN PIGNATIELLO!

by cwyers on Aug 3, 2007 1:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Could be

But I don't think so. And to say it's a season and a half is a bit disingenuous. He was injured most of last year and only had 330 AB's.

by cubsbak on Aug 3, 2007 1:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

He's been injured most of this year, too!

I swear if I have to keep repeating this, I'm going to lose my mind, but here goes one more time: the only way to keep Cliff Floyd healthy is to stop letting him play baseball. Since that sort of defeats the purpose of keeping him healthy from a team perspective, you have to accept that a hobbled, injury-ridden Cliff Floyd is the Cliff Floyd you have left. Talking about a healthy Cliff Floyd is like talking about how the Cubs pitching would be so much better if it was still the deadball era. It's not relevant.

FREE CARMEN PIGNATIELLO!

by cwyers on Aug 3, 2007 1:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

He's been

healthier this year than last, believe it or not. And he's driving in runs when he gets the chance. His numbers with RISP are good. I think his power will come around. He's not the only guy on this team who's underachieving in the power department.

by cubsbak on Aug 3, 2007 1:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

From what I've seen

the ball still jumps off of Floyd's bat more than it does off of Pagan's. He hasn't been getting the barrel of the bat on the ball much lately, but I think that'll turn around. We'll see where things end up at the end of the year. You just keep examining your "evidence" (i.e. stats) and I'll trust Sweet Lou to continue to make good lineup decisions.

by cubsbak on Aug 3, 2007 1:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

...can we use "evidence" at the...

...end of the year? Or are we going to have to try to figure out which games you watched to see if Cliffy is really making the ball jump as much as you seem to recall?

FREE CARMEN PIGNATIELLO!

by cwyers on Aug 3, 2007 1:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

As I said

I'd be very surprised if Cliffy doesn't end the year with better power numbers than Pagan. We'll see.

by cubsbak on Aug 3, 2007 1:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Brew Crew now trying to spin it!!

Funny how Milw. is now the team in "turmoil'' because of recent (tough) losses hope this doesn't spark them as it did the Cubs!!

Such incidents can go either way i suspect depending on how deep the root of problem is...there were rumors around time of the Z-Barrett-Pinella blowups that Lou had "lost'' the clubhouse and hearing same things about Yost now not being popular with players.

Winning solves a lot of problems.

by writerinwrigley on Aug 3, 2007 10:59 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

that is thier best lineup...

Heading up for the game!

Very fired up, Big Z on the mound and Eddie Veder in the 7th ;)

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 Aug 3, 2007 11:00 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Oh, yeah ...

Instead of singing "Take Me Out To The Ballgame," Vedder can croon: "Touch Me, I am Dick."

Can't wait. Wish I could be there.
--t.

"One of the worst writers on this board: !Neifi! didn't do it, honest."

by Littlerock Rynofan on Aug 3, 2007 11:29 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Who will have more people wearing they're jersey

Zambrano...or Wood.
Hoping for a large cubs cusion today so wood can pitch w/o pressure

When in doubt punch Barret in the face

by jds2 on Aug 3, 2007 11:10 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I was thinking

this morning. Being the opposing team, wouldn't you find it real intimidating to know you are going against Big Z and will probably face Woody in relief. It would be real cool to see Z go 8, have the cubs up big and then have Wood finish off.

In the middle of difficulty, lies opportunity - Einstein

by cubbieblue86 on Aug 3, 2007 11:13 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Hmm, like the sound of that -- good call

by BringBackRyno on Aug 3, 2007 11:20 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Wood is not going to be closing

anytime soon. He will start out in the 6 or 7th inning. You are going to see Dempster, Howry and Mormol before Wood (depending on rest issues)in the early going.

by LT on Aug 3, 2007 12:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

wood could close the game

if Z goes 8 and it's a non-save situation.

When in doubt punch Barret in the face

by jds2 on Aug 3, 2007 1:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

props to Z

but you gotta sport the 34 today

"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs" - Alvin Dark

by holycow07 on Aug 3, 2007 11:27 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Okay ...

Let's try this again, Cubbies. When I am able to watch you guys on WGN, you are supposed to do your part and ... win! Eh?

And I'm looking forward to seeing Woody again in Cubbie blue; it's a refreshing change to know the entire season--and my sanity--doesn't rest on that boy's arm ...

Go, Cubbies!
--t.

"One of the worst writers on this board: !Neifi! didn't do it, honest."

by Littlerock Rynofan on Aug 3, 2007 11:27 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I wouldn't

anticipate seeing Wood in the ballgame today... Remember who's on the mound? He can take it into the 8th with ease. Might have to wait until tomorrow, but we'll see. Either way its a win-win situation.

Bulls 402 ta zip... but Micheal Jordan will be held to under 200 points. - Todd O'Connor

by Lou In Blue on Aug 3, 2007 11:38 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

That's fine

with me. I'll be at tomorrow's game, and I'd love to see him in his first comeback appearance.

In the middle of difficulty, lies opportunity - Einstein

by cubbieblue86 on Aug 3, 2007 11:49 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

If Z goes 8

and we've got a 10 run leading heading into the ninth I think it would be a perfect time to get Kerry into a game. Let's hope it happens that way.

I know that you believe that you understood what you think I said, but I am not sure you realize that what you heard is not what I meant. - Robert McCloskey

by pageian on Aug 3, 2007 11:52 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

"He can take it into the 8th with ease."

Talk about a jinx.

Why don't we focus on how dominating that 42 year old has been for the Mets. :-)

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

by LAcarl519 on Aug 3, 2007 11:56 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

It wood be perfect

Cubs in first place and Kerry wood just getting back on the mound. Can't wait!!

Bulls 402 ta zip... but Micheal Jordan will be held to under 200 points. - Todd O'Connor

by Lou In Blue on Aug 3, 2007 11:57 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Wait a second

All this talk about Z going 8. Let's be honest, he's going to be terrible today.

Plus, El Duque single handedly prevented disaster at the Bay of Pigs.

Jeters Never Prosper

by jbgindy on Aug 3, 2007 12:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

but

if Z loves the mets GM and the players so much, he'd want to make a good impression on them, therefore throwing a no-hitter

Dinosaurs? "Didn't exist. You can't say there were dinosaurs when you never saw them." -Carl Everett

by NDcubsfan on Aug 3, 2007 12:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yep Z is going to suck tonight

and El Duque will pitch a no hitter with 27 strike outs.

by cubsnlinux on Aug 3, 2007 12:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

OT:

i jusst saw on ESPN that the soccer team Manchester U signed a 9 year old kid from australia. i hate soccer

Dinosaurs? "Didn't exist. You can't say there were dinosaurs when you never saw them." -Carl Everett

by NDcubsfan on Aug 3, 2007 12:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Hernandez

I heard somewhere that his birth certificate is falsified, and he's actually 242 years old. He fought the British at Yorktown, then travelled to France to help storm the Bastille. That's why he was in Cuba for a while. He stood shoulder to shoulder with Fidel and Che marching into Havana in '59. Real revolutionary, this guy. I also hear he builds children's hospitals in the third world during the off-season. Doesn't fund them, actually builds them, with his bare hands. Revolutionary and humanitarian.

Come on people, work with me, we've only got an hour here....

"Look, what's important is to be in first place on the last day of the season." -Lou 8/1/07

by 26.2cubfan on Aug 3, 2007 12:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

ha ha

LOL :-) Yeah, I heard that too.

by zevkalman on Aug 3, 2007 12:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

El Duque

I heard that when El Duque was being scouted he threw a fast ball so fast that it went right through the catchers mit, and his hand, went through the backstop and continued around the world 4 times. When it landed time had actually reversed for everyone else except El Duque. Relatively everyone aged 4 years while El Duque remained the same age.

by El Borto on Aug 3, 2007 12:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Z and SB

Amazing: according to baseball-referenc.com, Zambrano has permitted just 1 stolen base this year. In his career, he has permitted only 22 stolenb bases in 48 attempts.

Wow.

"These are terrible times, and I shouldn't joke about them." --Warren Zevon

by ExNorthsider on Aug 3, 2007 12:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Wow.

That's something I haven't thought of in regards to Z. We always notice the guys who give up tons of stolen bases but don't give enough credit to guys that don't give many up.

by vegascubsfan on Aug 3, 2007 12:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

If my memory serves me correctly

Which it normally doesn't, I believe Z gave up that lone SB against the the Pirates Freddy Sanchez IMMEDIATELY after Len repeatedly stated Z hadn't given up a SB all year. Damn You Kermit. Anyways, We Got Wood so All Is Good. go cubs

"In all the categories that you pay the most attention to, except the loss column, we're doing very well" - Jim Hendry

by Jayo525 on Aug 3, 2007 12:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

If my memory serves me correctly

Which it normally doesn't, I believe Z gave up that lone SB against the the Pirates Freddy Sanchez IMMEDIATELY after Len repeatedly stated Z hadn't given up a SB all year. Damn You Kermit. Anyways, We Got Wood so All Is Good. go cubs

"In all the categories that you pay the most attention to, except the loss column, we're doing very well" - Jim Hendry

by Jayo525 on Aug 3, 2007 12:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

might be time to change your sig line :-)

Brew Crew: We have arrived -- now step aside.

by dat cubfan daver on Aug 3, 2007 12:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

That Fonty/DeRosa Situation

If Lou starts Fonty over DeRosa against the left-handed, uber-experienced Tom Glavine I'm going to pull my hair out.

And why are both Floyd and JJ in the lineup, AGAINST A LEFTY, while Pagan is on the bench (and Murton too but I don't really care about him)?

IIRC, DeRosa was absent from the lineup yesterday as well, in which case the reason for him being out of it today, if that is indeed the case, would not be rest-related.

I used three hyphens in this post.

Soriano's Contract: Approximately one dollar for every pitch in the dirt he swings at

by Ryno8 on Aug 3, 2007 12:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I'm an idiot.

I forgot it was El Duque pitching today and not Glavine. In which case, all of that is irrelevant.

Soriano's Contract: Approximately one dollar for every pitch in the dirt he swings at

by Ryno8 on Aug 3, 2007 12:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

The voices you hear are not normal

nor are they your friends.

Double the dosage of whatever your taking and if you're not taking anything yet have an "Old Style".

(no mumbling either)

6-01-2007 the Cubs begin to rise. They will never look back.

by Scott G F on Aug 3, 2007 12:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I hate the Mets

I gotta be honest. I hate them with a passion. I guess I have learned that hate from my father since I just missed 1969. (arriving in 1971)

I do remember 1984 when the Cubs swept the Mets late in that year. The euphoric feeling of slaving the dragon, no words can describe.

The losses earlier this year were heart breaking. The Cubs should have won all three games.

6-01-2007 the Cubs begin to rise. They will never look back.

by Scott G F on Aug 3, 2007 12:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Saw my first game in 1984.

Riding into Wrigley in 85 on a 1-game personal winning streak, George Foster crushed not only balls onto Waveland, but my hopes of going 2-0 at Wrigley.

"5-8-8, 2-3-hundred, Empire!"

by SyneRandberg on Aug 3, 2007 12:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

George Foster

Now that's a name from the past.

6-01-2007 the Cubs begin to rise. They will never look back.

by Scott G F on Aug 3, 2007 1:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Lou on pre-game interview...

...says Marshall's fine.

Brew Crew: We have arrived -- now step aside.

by dat cubfan daver on Aug 3, 2007 12:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

According to Lou...

"Steve Eyre" did well yesterday too.

by eamuscatuli1881 on Aug 3, 2007 12:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

glad to see I didn't imagine that!

Brew Crew: We have arrived -- now step aside.

by dat cubfan daver on Aug 3, 2007 1:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

OMG...he just called Scott Eyre...

...Steve Air.

Brew Crew: We have arrived -- now step aside.

by dat cubfan daver on Aug 3, 2007 12:59 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Ever since Lou's

been calling him "Stevie," Eyre's been pitching well, Stick with what works.

p.s. I'm only half-serious here...

"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Aug 3, 2007 1:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

i have an inside source

that says scott eyre has a twin brother named steve and luo actually put scott in a dungeon at soldier feild and has been using steve eyre instead, hopefully mitch hill can be put in a similair dungeon.

When in doubt punch Barret in the face

by jds2 on Aug 3, 2007 1:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Other famous Cubs Malaprops

Lou Boudreau constantly referring to Bill Madlock as "Matlock", apparently after the Mets pitcher, not Andy Griffith.
Harry trying to pronounce Hector Villanueva's last name. The number of syllables in "Villanueva" varied according to HArry's BAC.

by perseman on Aug 3, 2007 1:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

cub diehard fan

I am already feeling like every game is game seven of the World Series. (season so far). I have followed this team for over 40 years and I guess I should not allow my emotions to take over. As a CUBS fan I have always enjoyed the day in and day out pleasure of being a fan. I just am not used to winning. I ponder on what my feelings might be if they actually went the distance. Resonable thinking would be to just take 2 or sweep the Mets. Go Cubs.

our 99th year of rebuilding..and the last

by benjack on Aug 3, 2007 1:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Go get em Z!!!

And if Kerry gets in the game today good luck to him too.

GO CUBS!!!

I love this team!!!!!

by sue369 on Aug 3, 2007 1:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Fortunantly

we now get to cheer for the phillies and not the mets, reds or cardinals.
Go Phills

When in doubt punch Barret in the face

by jds2 on Aug 3, 2007 1:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I just thought Id brag about BCB and congradulate

Al. This is an amazing blog. Comparing ourselves to the Mets blog, we have alot more active bloggers. I was just over at SB Nation's Mets blog and for there Open Gameday thread, they had 6 comments. I quickly switched over here to find us at 86... Very impressive...

PIE!!!

by LilLPLancer23 on Aug 3, 2007 1:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

And its not just the Mets,

its basically every blog that shows us to be over the top...

PIE!!!

by LilLPLancer23 on Aug 3, 2007 1:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

GO PHILLIES!

Im so happy we arent playing them anymore... I have Jimmy Rollins, Ryan Howard, and Chase Utley no my first place fantasy team... I can finally cheer for them again! Well, except Utley, hes injured =(

PIE!!!

by LilLPLancer23 on Aug 3, 2007 1:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Chicago-Des Moines Shuttle

I thought there was a limit as to how many times a given player could be shuttled back and forth between the farm and the big club. I remember days when a player could be "out of options", meaning that a he could only be sent down so many times, after which he would have to be released.

This does not seem to be the case anymore. Cherry/Petrick/Gallagher, etc. seem to be riding the Chicago-Des Moines shuttle frequently. I would appreciate it if someone would enlighten me....

by perseman on Aug 3, 2007 1:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Options aren't a single event.

Players have option years; once you call a player up you use one of those option years. Once you've burnt the option you can continue to yo-yo him around for the rest of the year without concern (well, other than Super-2, service time and the 15-day requirement that a player stay in the minors between callups.)

FREE CARMEN PIGNATIELLO!

by cwyers on Aug 3, 2007 1:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

If i could make the lineup for one day

This would be it... I know it wouldnt work day in and day out but here it is. Let me know what you think...

CF Soriano
SS THE-Riot
1B D-Lee
3B A-Ram
LF Floyd
RF DeRosa
2B Fontenot
C Kendall
P Zambrano

PIE!!!

by LilLPLancer23 on Aug 3, 2007 1:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

What's the point of having a "I wish"...

...lineup without putting A-Rod at short? I mean, so long as you're asking for the moon you might as well go for the gusto.

FREE CARMEN PIGNATIELLO!

by cwyers on Aug 3, 2007 1:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yea, thats the thing.

You notice how my line-up is with the team we HAVE? Otherwise, Joe Mauer would be in there, and Tori Hunter, and Vlad.

PIE!!!

by LilLPLancer23 on Aug 3, 2007 1:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Exactly!

They're both about as likely, and it's a lot more fun picturing an outfield of Soriano, Hunter and Vladdy than it is of trying to shuffle the defensive rotation to get Floyd and DeRosa and Fontenot into the same lineup.

FREE CARMEN PIGNATIELLO!

by cwyers on Aug 3, 2007 1:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Mine would be...

Soriano, RF
Theriot, SS
Lee, 1B
Ramirez, 3B
DeRosa, 2B
Murton, LF
Jones, CF
Kendall/Hill, C

by SouthernCub on Aug 3, 2007 1:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

PLAY BALL!!!!

Been a few years since it's been this much fun to hear those words at the Friendly Confines - go get 'em Cubbies!

Proudly waving the Cubbie Blue in the middle of redbird inbreds!

by Tater01 on Aug 3, 2007 1:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

question

what time does the radio broadcast usually start?

When in doubt punch Barret in the face

by jds2 on Aug 3, 2007 1:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

12:45 (for 1:20 games), though it can vary a bit

Brew Crew: We have arrived -- now step aside.

by dat cubfan daver on Aug 3, 2007 1:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

35 min...

before first pitch (12:45 for 1:20 games, 6:30 for 7:05 games)

Tomorrow's should be about 2:20 pre-game

Proudly waving the Cubbie Blue in the middle of redbird inbreds!

by Tater01 on Aug 3, 2007 1:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Heres what I want to see on Mondays paper...

Cubs sweep the Mets as Phillies get within a 1/2 a game of the Mets... How about it???

PIE!!!

by LilLPLancer23 on Aug 3, 2007 1:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

weird

channelsurfing.net is just playing music

When in doubt punch Barret in the face

by jds2 on Aug 3, 2007 1:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

There goes his perfect game

"In all the categories that you pay the most attention to, except the loss column, we're doing very well" - Jim Hendry

by Jayo525 on Aug 3, 2007 1:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Not me

I'd rather see:

"Pot-bellied North Florida Redneck Cub Fan Hits Largest Florida Lotto Jackpot ever of 365 million"

"Oh, I get a little tired now and then, but knowing my lifestyle, that's only natural." -- Harry Caray

by Cribbs463 on Aug 3, 2007 1:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Is Z getting squeezed?

Gameday is making it look that way

by louslovechild on Aug 3, 2007 1:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Definitely

he's getting squeezed big-time

by zevkalman on Aug 3, 2007 1:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

anyone have an audio link

channelsurfing.net/listen-cubs is only playing oldies

When in doubt punch Barret in the face

by jds2 on Aug 3, 2007 1:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

go here

http://www.channelsurfing.net/watch-mlb-gamemix.html

If you make it full screen, you can see what's happening. There's no audio, though.

by vtcub on Aug 3, 2007 1:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

re: go here

Crikey, it works!

Brew Crew: We have arrived -- now step aside.

by dat cubfan daver on Aug 3, 2007 1:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Gamemix

Is there anyway to just watch the Cubs game or am I stuck watching it in the Picture in Picture frame? JW, pretty cool though either way.

IT'S GONNA HAPPEN

by Jayo525 on Aug 3, 2007 1:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

That is

a very cool site. I never saw that before. I now have it bookmarked.

Kasey

by kaseyi on Aug 3, 2007 2:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Nice comeback, Big Z!!!

The crowd sounds pumped!

Brew Crew: We have arrived -- now step aside.

by dat cubfan daver on Aug 3, 2007 1:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

el duque's strike zone seemed bigger

than Z's on gameday is it on TV as well?

When in doubt punch Barret in the face

by jds2 on Aug 3, 2007 1:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

i agree

it seems strange....looks like the umpire is a little bit tougher on Z. Maybe it's just temporary, and things will just even out.

by zevkalman on Aug 3, 2007 1:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Carlos seems really upset today

he may break a bat today if he sticks out

by NIUcubbie on Aug 3, 2007 1:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

There's a lotta ways

Z "sticks out."

"Signature must be less than 160 characters" -- Who has a name with 160 characters?

by BlueSox on Aug 3, 2007 1:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Sorry *Strikes out

by NIUcubbie on Aug 3, 2007 1:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

38 pitches through 2

get some quicker outs Z!

To Matt Murton - the biggest, baddest, hairiest, most testosterone filled S.O.B to ever put on a cubs uniform

by cubsirishkillme on Aug 3, 2007 1:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Offense?

Hello? Offense? Are you there?

To Matt Murton - the biggest, baddest, hairiest, most testosterone filled S.O.B to ever put on a cubs uniform

by cubsirishkillme on Aug 3, 2007 1:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Good inning

Z

"Signature must be less than 160 characters" -- Who has a name with 160 characters?

by BlueSox on Aug 3, 2007 1:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Awesome

Looks like Z brought is A stuff today.

by IllinoisCubs on Aug 3, 2007 1:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Actually,

50 pitches in 3 innings is not his best stuff. However, Z is a horse, as long as he doesn't have an emotional meltdown and turn into a were-wolf.

"Signature must be less than 160 characters" -- Who has a name with 160 characters?

by BlueSox on Aug 3, 2007 2:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Jock!!

with a double

"Signature must be less than 160 characters" -- Who has a name with 160 characters?

by BlueSox on Aug 3, 2007 2:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Something has come over JJ lately!

"They always say time changes things, but you actually have to change them yourself." ~Andy Warhol

by BlueW on Aug 3, 2007 2:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

hopefully

he is on the bonds training regimen ;-)

To Matt Murton - the biggest, baddest, hairiest, most testosterone filled S.O.B to ever put on a cubs uniform

by cubsirishkillme on Aug 3, 2007 2:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'd buy that...

...if Jones would ever hit a ball in the air. Like, ever.

FREE CARMEN PIGNATIELLO!

by cwyers on Aug 3, 2007 2:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Hell

has he ever thrown a ball in air without killing every worm in RF?

"Signature must be less than 160 characters" -- Who has a name with 160 characters?

by BlueSox on Aug 3, 2007 2:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

just heard on ESPN radio

Neifi Perez 80 more games added to his suspension for another failed drug test. I would say preformance enhancing drug test but clearly his performanced never has been enhanced.

When in doubt punch Barret in the face

by jds2 on Aug 3, 2007 2:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

definitely crack

To Matt Murton - the biggest, baddest, hairiest, most testosterone filled S.O.B to ever put on a cubs uniform

by cubsirishkillme on Aug 3, 2007 2:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Scandalous!

"They always say time changes things, but you actually have to change them yourself." ~Andy Warhol

by BlueW on Aug 3, 2007 2:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

kendall should have nbeen bunting

he's good at it...and then Z could hit the sac fly

To Matt Murton - the biggest, baddest, hairiest, most testosterone filled S.O.B to ever put on a cubs uniform

by cubsirishkillme on Aug 3, 2007 2:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Gameday

shows a called strike on pitch 4 to Zambrano that was located in the opposite batters box...wtf?

by El Borto on Aug 3, 2007 2:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

For the umpteenth game in a row

We've got an umpire calling an inconsistent (and sometimes laughable) strike zone

"And heeeere cooome the pretzels!"

by NightPutting on Aug 3, 2007 2:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

It was a strike

It was outside but not that much. Z has been getting the corner, just not much else.

by Aram mvp on Aug 3, 2007 2:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Gameday

is inaccurate, but the pitch was way outside at first and came back to within about 3 inches of the plate.

"Signature must be less than 160 characters" -- Who has a name with 160 characters?

by BlueSox on Aug 3, 2007 2:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

ok thanks

still think z is getting squeezed much more.

When in doubt punch Barret in the face

by jds2 on Aug 3, 2007 2:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Won't argue with that

n/t

"Signature must be less than 160 characters" -- Who has a name with 160 characters?

by BlueSox on Aug 3, 2007 2:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

4th pitch called a strike

but looked almost 4 inches off the plate on gameday?

When in doubt punch Barret in the face

by jds2 on Aug 3, 2007 2:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

i'm getting real sick

of kendall's strike outs

"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs" - Alvin Dark

by holycow07 on Aug 3, 2007 2:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

is Z

getting more or less tense as the game goes on? i'm dying here at my desk without audio/visual. "the cubicle" guy is making it sound like he's about to kill a man.

"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs" - Alvin Dark

by holycow07 on Aug 3, 2007 2:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

soriano is an anomoly

how can his stats be so good when he NEVER comes through

lots of hits, RBIS, etc. when the pressure is not on...that's how

To Matt Murton - the biggest, baddest, hairiest, most testosterone filled S.O.B to ever put on a cubs uniform

by cubsirishkillme on Aug 3, 2007 2:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

C'mon

Z. Get your head in the game.

"Signature must be less than 160 characters" -- Who has a name with 160 characters?

by BlueSox on Aug 3, 2007 2:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

TOO MANY WALKS!!

"They always say time changes things, but you actually have to change them yourself." ~Andy Warhol

by BlueW on Aug 3, 2007 2:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

What did I JUST get through saying?!?!

"They always say time changes things, but you actually have to change them yourself." ~Andy Warhol

by BlueW on Aug 3, 2007 2:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Two feet inside

then 2 feet outside.

"Signature must be less than 160 characters" -- Who has a name with 160 characters?

by BlueSox on Aug 3, 2007 2:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

lets go Z

That bullpen needs a day off. We need Z to go deep.

AC 00 00 00 - BELIEVE

by mike on Aug 3, 2007 2:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

where was ball 4?

When in doubt punch Barret in the face

by jds2 on Aug 3, 2007 2:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

is it just me or is any one else worried about our

putrid offense?

by cubsnlinux on Aug 3, 2007 2:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

70 through 4

crap

To Matt Murton - the biggest, baddest, hairiest, most testosterone filled S.O.B to ever put on a cubs uniform

by cubsirishkillme on Aug 3, 2007 2:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Wow...

I just turned on gameday here at work and it looks like Z is having some real trouble with the strikezone. Is he being squezzed...or is his command really that bad today?

In the middle of difficulty, lies opportunity - Einstein

by cubbieblue86 on Aug 3, 2007 2:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I was watching the first two innings

and I think its a combination of both.

by cubsnlinux on Aug 3, 2007 2:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

good god

is z fun to watch or what? reminds me of why i love baseball so much. is there really a chance in hell the cubs don't resign him?

by rockpantson on Aug 3, 2007 2:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Since I've been flaming umpires here all week

let me just that what the homeplate ump just did was exemplary. The player got upset about the strike calls, the ump let him speak his piece, then directed him back into the box. When he calls him out on strikes, the guy whips around and chucks his bat and helmet to the ground, and the ump WALKS AWAY, and lets the player look foolish, instead of confronting him, Bucknor style and creating an incident. Nicely handled.

"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Aug 3, 2007 2:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

eh

i wouldn't have mined seeing him tossed

"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs" - Alvin Dark

by holycow07 on Aug 3, 2007 2:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Why can't the Cubs hit this guy?

I'm stuck at work, but does anyone watching this game have an explanation?

by cubsbak on Aug 3, 2007 2:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

because its freaking el duque!

One of Us!One Of Us!

by HerrProf on Aug 3, 2007 2:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

He's still that good?

I haven't seen much of him lately. What's he throwing?

by cubsbak on Aug 3, 2007 2:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Who else did we hit with any Authority lately?

This team has been doing a great job, but looks like we have been scraping hard to score any runs.

by cubsnlinux on Aug 3, 2007 2:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Why can't the Cubs hit this guy?

I've been running back and forth from my workbench and the bigscreen...

This ump seems to be giving El Duque a bigger strike zone....

When ED is dialed in, the best (maybe only) way to hit him is to reach out like Rammy just did and hit the low and away pitches...

A nail biter of a pitchers dual though, to be sure... :-)

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

by Bluelou on Aug 3, 2007 2:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

indeed.

he's throwing some nasty stuff today. you'd think it wouldn't be so tough to hit a 57 mph breaking ball, but i can't think of many mlb pitchers who ever throw that slow. i think i was hitting 57 in middle school.

by rockpantson on Aug 3, 2007 2:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

he's throwing some nasty stuff today

El Duque has always been impressive - and on FOUR different WS teams...geeesh!

The most impressive thing I remember watching him do (recent memory) was come in against Boston with bases loaded and no outs in that infamous White/Red Sox playoff game in 2005...

Shut all three batters down and never gave up a run...

Whoa....

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

by Bluelou on Aug 3, 2007 2:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

The eephus pitch.

Bush league.

"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Aug 3, 2007 2:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Eephus?

Was that an eephus that El Duque threw to Floyd (for strike 1)? I am watching on Gameday, but it was 50 mph with 25 inches of break, so I'm assuming that was an eephus. Can anyone watching the game verify?

by mportsch on Aug 3, 2007 2:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Ah, thanks gary varsho

by mportsch on Aug 3, 2007 2:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

When El Duque

was with the Sox, he trie to throw that pitch to A-Rod, who moved a little forward in the box and hit the farthest home run i've seen anyone hit at the Cell.

"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Aug 3, 2007 2:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Floyd really looked like

he was going to hit for some power there

i think he's coming around

by DartmouthCubsFan on Aug 3, 2007 2:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Yeah your buddy "Matty"

has really been stinging the ball this year.

by cubsbak on Aug 3, 2007 2:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

if lou

would simply kick some dirt around in front of Matt he'd be so much better

Matt didnt get to witness the dirt kicking so he hasnt been enlightened

by DartmouthCubsFan on Aug 3, 2007 2:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Maybe he should

get tutored by the great Dusty Baker instead.

by cubsbak on Aug 3, 2007 2:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

he hit fine

when dusty was around (.800+ OPS)

maybe that IS the problem

maybe managing makes all the difference in the world!!!!!!

or maybe... he's just not getting consistent ABs and slumped early in the season

by DartmouthCubsFan on Aug 3, 2007 2:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Or maybe the league

figured him out and he's failed to adjust.

by cubsbak on Aug 3, 2007 2:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

interesting theory

here's murton's curve, you tell me:

2005 2nd half: .892 OPS (136 ABs)
2006 1st half: .732 OPS (207 ABs)
2006 2nd half: .912 OPS (248 ABs)

2007 1st half: .667 OPS (119 ABs)

seems if there was any time they "figured" him out if it was after the initial 150 ABs

also seems the more he plays the better he hits...

by DartmouthCubsFan on Aug 3, 2007 2:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Or maybe he was babied

and only played against left handers and weak right handers so it took the league a while to get a book on him. He's been terrible this season and doesn't deserve any more playing time, particularly in light of the obvious many other shortcomings to his game (defense, baserunning, etc.). But hey, you've got your opinion and I've got mine. And Sweet Lou has his and thankfully he's the manager of this team. Too bad Dusty's not still here, I'm sure murton would be in left every day if he were.

by cubsbak on Aug 3, 2007 2:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

umm...

hate to break it to you but you cant get 248 AB's in HALF of a season playing only against LH's

and that "poor baserunning" got us into 1st place the other night along with his "poor hitting"

by DartmouthCubsFan on Aug 3, 2007 2:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Did I say he played only against LH?

Please read my comment more carefully. Thanks.

Your last sentence is ridiculous. So if you have a game in which you hit a bloop double and score the winning run I guess we're supposed to overlook his miserable hitting stats this season? Nonsense.

by cubsbak on Aug 3, 2007 2:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

ok

so again... i guess the Cubs found a way to play him everyday in the 2nd half of 2006 accumulate 248 AB's ONLY against inferior pitching

and the team as a whole still managed to score 3.5 runs/game

but Murton was the only one who could hit this "weak pitching"

by DartmouthCubsFan on Aug 3, 2007 2:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Thanks for reading this time

Like I said, you've got your opinion and I've got mine. And Sweet Lou has his and he's the only one who matters. I'm very thankful he's in charge.

by cubsbak on Aug 3, 2007 2:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Well...

you don't get 248 AB in half a season playing against LHP and weak RHP, either. You get 248 AB in half a season playing against almost everybody. 70% of his AB in 2006 were against RHP, and he hit them solidly.

by SouthernCub on Aug 3, 2007 2:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

slight edit...

"solidly" should read "adequately"

by SouthernCub on Aug 3, 2007 2:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

C'mon

248 AB's just aren't that many, and, yes, that was the first time he was actually played every day (so the league could get a book on him). You guys act like he's this proven slugger. Many guys have come up and hit well for 500 or so AB's and then sucked when the league catches up to them. That seems to me what's happened to Murton.

by cubsbak on Aug 3, 2007 3:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Gotta bring Murton into everything, huh?

You intimated that I brought up Murton in a conversation about Floyd (incorrectly I might add - actually I'd mentioned Murton in my original post in that thread). Seems like you're doing the same here.

by SouthernCub on Aug 3, 2007 2:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

P.S.

Not trying to pick an argument here, just pointing out an amusing turn of events there.

by SouthernCub on Aug 3, 2007 2:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Huh?

I really don't understand this post. I'm not sure what I "intimated" but I think you misread the situation. You seem to be highly sensitive whenever your boy Murton is mentioned.

by cubsbak on Aug 3, 2007 2:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

It's pretty straightforward I thought...

Earlier today, you wrote: "And anyway, I thought this discussion was about Floyd not Murton. But you appear to be very sensitive about anything that tangentially relates to Murton so I suppose it's best to drop it." Yet our conversation there started with my original post, in which I said: "considering that Floyd hasn't really hit much this year and Fontenot has been pretty bad for the past month or so, I'd go with DeRosa and Pagan or Murton." So in fact I didn't bring up Murton in a conversation about Floyd. I brought up Murton in a conversation about Floyd AND Murton.

So, as I said, you incorrectly intimated (i.e., suggested) that I am sensitive about Murton because I brought him up in a conversation about Floyd.

So while you seem to think that I'm the one sensitive about Murton, it would appear to be YOU that is sensitive about him (in the opposite way). As it is you that brought up Murton in a conversation about Floyd, and not me.

by SouthernCub on Aug 3, 2007 2:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Still don't really see

the connection, but whatever. I was pointing out that you're sensitive about Murton because you immediately shut down the conversation when his name got brought up. The reason that I said it's best to drop it was because YOU indicated very clearly that you wanted to drop it. So I don't see how my bringing him up is relevant to anything (if anything it shows I'm not sensitive about the big red head, which in fact I'm not).

by cubsbak on Aug 3, 2007 3:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Nice hussle there by Z...

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

by Bluelou on Aug 3, 2007 2:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

So...anyone think Lou'll actually use Wood today?

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by Bluelou on Aug 3, 2007 2:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Let me know

Is Z off today, or is the worst called ball game ever. Gameday has to be way off!

by louslovechild on Aug 3, 2007 2:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Some of both

Its not the worst performance from a ump I've seen in the last month.

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by BlueSox on Aug 3, 2007 2:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

agreed

while gameday is usually off a little. it seems like we have to play against the umps again

When in doubt punch Barret in the face

by jds2 on Aug 3, 2007 2:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

ahhh

no more no no

PIE!!!

by LilLPLancer23 on Aug 3, 2007 2:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

so much for the no no

...would've taken 200 pitches anyway :)

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by cubsirishkillme on Aug 3, 2007 2:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

These high pitch counts seem to be contagious

by cubsnlinux on Aug 3, 2007 2:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

'cmon Z!

"They always say time changes things, but you actually have to change them yourself." ~Andy Warhol

by BlueW on Aug 3, 2007 2:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

What the hell is Z doing!

Is he so off or is he that bad today?

by louslovechild on Aug 3, 2007 2:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I'm not sure how to answer that.

He is walking people all over the place, but he's got a shut-out through 5.

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by BlueSox on Aug 3, 2007 2:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

The Cubs need to score to get Z #15.

Im calling Z will beg Lou to let him hit. Then hes gonna hit a HR to give himself a chance for the win...

PIE!!!

by LilLPLancer23 on Aug 3, 2007 2:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

HUGE K for big Z!

n/t

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

by riggs on Aug 3, 2007 2:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

What the hell is Z doing!

Messin' with our heads!

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by Bluelou on Aug 3, 2007 2:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Bases Loaded K

Got him!!

Bulls 402 ta zip... but Micheal Jordan will be held to under 200 points. - Todd O'Connor

by Lou In Blue on Aug 3, 2007 2:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Whew

'Atta boy Z...

"Oh, I get a little tired now and then, but knowing my lifestyle, that's only natural." -- Harry Caray

by Cribbs463 on Aug 3, 2007 2:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Wow...

The Mets should be scared of Z... Very scared... He looked like he was gonna kill somebody hes so pumped!!!

PIE!!!

by LilLPLancer23 on Aug 3, 2007 2:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Whats the official pitch count???

PIE!!!

by LilLPLancer23 on Aug 3, 2007 2:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

88

yikes!...almost time to Eyre it out? :)

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by cubsirishkillme on Aug 3, 2007 2:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

88 through 5

Soriano's Contract: Approximately one dollar for every pitch in the dirt he swings at

by Ryno8 on Aug 3, 2007 2:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

ZambraNO

works himself into a jam just so he can work himself out of a jam

When in doubt punch Barret in the face

by jds2 on Aug 3, 2007 2:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

just so he can work himself out of a jam

It certainly seems that way, don't it?!

I've learned to just chill where he's concerned though...
If you really watch him, you can tell when he is REALLY off....and he's on today....

He's just really emotional, and this type of pitching is what you get sometimes...

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

by Bluelou on Aug 3, 2007 2:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Z better be ready to throw 120 pitches...

we need him to go 7 or 8 today. Either he's going to have to figure out how to stop walking people or it's going to be a really high pitch count for him.

by SouthernCub on Aug 3, 2007 2:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

More than Big Z..Worry about our inept offense

They are starting to put too much pressure on our pitchers.

by cubsnlinux on Aug 3, 2007 2:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Marlon Anderson

has left 6 people on base through 5 innings.... Not sure if thats a good thing or not.

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by Lou In Blue on Aug 3, 2007 2:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

YESSSSS

THE BABY BULL DOES IT AGAIN pheww not stop the GD walks!

IT'S GONNA HAPPEN

by Jayo525 on Aug 3, 2007 2:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Bastard Z

Playing w/my emotions like that.

"We're going to turn this team around 360 degrees." -Jason Kidd

by tony412 on Aug 3, 2007 2:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Crowd Noise

Gotta love that 10th man at the ballpark. The crowd noise is almost deafening here at work with my headphones on listening through MLB.com.

I'm excited and I'm here stuck at work.

There's always next year.

by BJ Simpson on Aug 3, 2007 2:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

meanwhile

El Duke looks to throw a CG :/

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by cubsirishkillme on Aug 3, 2007 2:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

El Duque

is the greatest show on earth......He's not really 42 or 38, he's actually 27 going into the prime of his career.

"We're going to turn this team around 360 degrees." -Jason Kidd

by tony412 on Aug 3, 2007 2:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Just finished meeting with a client

I see the game, looks like some tough pitching. Wow 7 walks for Z

by vegascubsfan on Aug 3, 2007 2:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

maybe Z

should throw a couple of those EL duke bugs bunny curves...could probably throw 180 pitches is the are 50mph

To Matt Murton - the biggest, baddest, hairiest, most testosterone filled S.O.B to ever put on a cubs uniform

by cubsirishkillme on Aug 3, 2007 2:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Yeah,

But Bugs' pitches were so slow, the batter would swing 3 times at one pitch before it got to the plate.

27 pitch complete game, anyone?

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by BlueSox on Aug 3, 2007 2:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

excellent point!

To Matt Murton - the biggest, baddest, hairiest, most testosterone filled S.O.B to ever put on a cubs uniform

by cubsirishkillme on Aug 3, 2007 2:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Oh my god

A cub just walked.

I forgot what that looked like.

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by BlueSox on Aug 3, 2007 2:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

all 4 of those balls

seemed like they could be strikes...not that i'm complaining

When in doubt punch Barret in the face

by jds2 on Aug 3, 2007 2:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

cubs win

this will turn out to be one of the best CUBS games this year.... and Kerry Wood will play a role. Notice the time.......

our 99th year of rebuilding..and the last

by benjack on Aug 3, 2007 2:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Mets announcers

just said Neifi was caught again, failed another drug test. 80 more games after the initial 50 game suspension.

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

by JohnM on Aug 3, 2007 2:49 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

you're too late :) (above)

To Matt Murton - the biggest, baddest, hairiest, most testosterone filled S.O.B to ever put on a cubs uniform

by cubsirishkillme on Aug 3, 2007 2:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Doh!

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

by JohnM on Aug 3, 2007 2:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Okay....lets see if Z can keep his head in it now.

HR's tend ot have adverse effect on him....

COME ON Z!!

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

by Bluelou on Aug 3, 2007 2:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

THERE IT FRIGGIN' WENT

"They always say time changes things, but you actually have to change them yourself." ~Andy Warhol

by BlueW on Aug 3, 2007 2:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

at least no one was on base

"They always say time changes things, but you actually have to change them yourself." ~Andy Warhol

by BlueW on Aug 3, 2007 2:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Are you kidding me?!?

Ramon Castro just took Z deep?!?

Ramon friggin' Castro?!?

"Oh, I get a little tired now and then, but knowing my lifestyle, that's only natural." -- Harry Caray

by Cribbs463 on Aug 3, 2007 2:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Well...I guess we won't get to see if Z

can stay focused...
eeeee gone!

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

by Bluelou on Aug 3, 2007 2:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Zambrano is hurt...

Oh boy...hopefully just forearm cramping...

by bergs55 on Aug 3, 2007 2:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

This is not good

phat

by phatass on Aug 3, 2007 2:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Zambrano

Is he pitching extremely fast today?

our 99th year of rebuilding..and the last

by benjack on Aug 3, 2007 2:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

is Z hurt?

gameday says injury delay

Jeters Never Prosper

by jbgindy on Aug 3, 2007 2:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I think I just had a stomach cramp...

by bergs55 on Aug 3, 2007 2:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

and the starters continue to be

the weak link as of late...5 innings is not enough today!

To Matt Murton - the biggest, baddest, hairiest, most testosterone filled S.O.B to ever put on a cubs uniform

by cubsirishkillme on Aug 3, 2007 2:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I think

...it's his neck hurting, turning to watch that gopher ball...

"Oh, I get a little tired now and then, but knowing my lifestyle, that's only natural." -- Harry Caray

by Cribbs463 on Aug 3, 2007 2:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

injury delay

then Z out...what happend?!?

When in doubt punch Barret in the face

by jds2 on Aug 3, 2007 2:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Z is probably fine....

Lou's just being cautious...
Right in the beginning stretch of dog days and all... :-)

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

by Bluelou on Aug 3, 2007 2:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Maybe just

needs some hydration. I hope you are right.

I love this team!!!!!

by sue369 on Aug 3, 2007 3:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I can't tell what happened

what was the indication that he was hurt?

by coral on Aug 3, 2007 2:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Please, please, please tell me Z is okay...

"They always say time changes things, but you actually have to change them yourself." ~Andy Warhol

by BlueW on Aug 3, 2007 2:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

has to be cramping or something on a day like this

me hopes

To Matt Murton - the biggest, baddest, hairiest, most testosterone filled S.O.B to ever put on a cubs uniform

by cubsirishkillme on Aug 3, 2007 2:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

can we score 2 damn runs today

el duque is not good, he throws a mid 80's fastball and a sweeping breaking ball, and soriano will continue to look like the dumbest hitter in the game against him

Bring back the damn cowbell!

by CubsBall2202 on Aug 3, 2007 2:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

el duque is not good,

Naw...he's no good....

Only been on FOUR WS teams...

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

by Bluelou on Aug 3, 2007 2:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

No word on Z yet.

Len and BB aren't saying anything yet.

"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Aug 3, 2007 2:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Marmol

has his nasty stuff.

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by BlueSox on Aug 3, 2007 2:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I just got home and

Z let's one get out. Shoot!!

I love this team!!!!!

by sue369 on Aug 3, 2007 2:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

but what was the indication that he was hurt?

by coral on Aug 3, 2007 2:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Nothing, really.

It's just that they pulled him after ~90 pitches in the 6th with only 1 earned run.

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by BlueSox on Aug 3, 2007 2:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Nothing

In particular. No noticeable limp. Maybe forearm cramps, he's has those before and it's really humid today. I don't know. He argues with Lou for a good bit on the mound, but Lou finally made him leave...

"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Aug 3, 2007 2:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Dear God

I will take back everything I ever said about the Cardinals if you just make Zambrano be OK.

Thanks,

Lancaster

by lancaster99 on Aug 3, 2007 2:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

let's get some runs

by coral on Aug 3, 2007 2:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Nice pick-me-up

by Filthy McNasty, a.k.a. Carlos Marmol.

"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Aug 3, 2007 2:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

z is gonna be fine its probably a precaution

cramps at worst

Bring back the damn cowbell!

by CubsBall2202 on Aug 3, 2007 2:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Marmol is looking strong today

"They always say time changes things, but you actually have to change them yourself." ~Andy Warhol

by BlueW on Aug 3, 2007 2:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Soriano

has looked like he's swinging blindfolded today. Aaaaaand Jason Kendall is killin me.

Soriano's Contract: Approximately one dollar for every pitch in the dirt he swings at

by Ryno8 on Aug 3, 2007 2:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Marmol...

Should be able to go at least 2IP today without having to bat as Z had ended the 5th...Let's get Carlos a 3rd W boys

Proudly waving the Cubbie Blue in the middle of redbird inbreds!

by Tater01 on Aug 3, 2007 2:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Hernandez at 70 pitches.

Let's see some patience to get this guy out of there. he rarely goes more than 7. Crap he is 42 (or more) years old.

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

by LAcarl519 on Aug 3, 2007 2:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

soriano will start the next inning

by flailing like an idiot at a sweeping breaking ball when everyone in the park knows its coming, such a dumb, dumb hitter

Bring back the damn cowbell!

by CubsBall2202 on Aug 3, 2007 2:59 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I'm still positive for today (barely)

but Soriano has been such a frustration for me this year...I don't care how good stats are...they don;t reflect his inconsistency, streakiness, and general inability to lay ooff bad pitches...for 10 million and batting #3 I have no problem with him but at 17 million in the leadoff spot, he infuriates me

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by cubsirishkillme on Aug 3, 2007 3:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

It's time for a HR

by coral on Aug 3, 2007 3:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

huh we are hearing all sorts of excuses

for not being able to hit home runs at Wrigley but the opposite teams doesn't seem to be having a problem hitting the long ball. I am not a pessimist but I don't have a good feeling about this series. Our Ace couldn't go more than 5 innings, our bull pen is over worked and our offense cannot hit anything but singles and yes occasionally doubles.

by cubsnlinux on Aug 3, 2007 3:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

D-LEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!

now, shutty.

"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Aug 3, 2007 3:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

nice heffernan!

MMMMM...Hebrew National

by Kinky Reggae on Aug 3, 2007 3:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

We stink!

The bottom is falling out of this whole season. Nobody can hit a lick and the only entertainment is listening to Ronnie make smalltalk with Eddie Vetter. I take that back, HR DLEEE!!

by Itchy on Aug 3, 2007 3:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

heat related cramping - whew

by coral on Aug 3, 2007 3:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

There ya go....

Z' cramped...no worries

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by Bluelou on Aug 3, 2007 3:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Oh, good

just cramping for Z

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by BlueSox on Aug 3, 2007 3:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

"heat-related cramping"

is the word from the Cub training staff on Zambrano's early exit.

"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Aug 3, 2007 3:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

can someone please tell me how this clown

is worth 136 million, im tellin ya stupidest hitter on the team

Bring back the damn cowbell!

by CubsBall2202 on Aug 3, 2007 3:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Like BB just said

El Duque is just nasty today. Every once in awhile ya just gotta tip your cap to the opposing pitcher.

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by BlueSox on Aug 3, 2007 3:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Tip your cap to that shot!!!

"That wouldn't be a homerun in a telephone booth!!"

by TNCubsFan on Aug 3, 2007 3:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

My cap is waayyyyyyy tipped.

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by BlueSox on Aug 3, 2007 3:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Mine too!!

Come on Aram!!

"That wouldn't be a homerun in a telephone booth!!"

by TNCubsFan on Aug 3, 2007 3:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Dusty?

is that you????

I won't be tipping my cap to 90 yr old el duque...sit on a couple of pitches elevate his count and get his old ass out of there

To Matt Murton - the biggest, baddest, hairiest, most testosterone filled S.O.B to ever put on a cubs uniform

by cubsirishkillme on Aug 3, 2007 3:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Hey, dude..

watch it or I'll stab you with my toothpick.

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by BlueSox on Aug 3, 2007 3:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

im sick of tipping my cap to shitty pitchers

Bring back the damn cowbell!

by CubsBall2202 on Aug 3, 2007 3:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Tie ball game!

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

by Bluelou on Aug 3, 2007 3:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Santo is interviewing Eddie Vedder right now...

Priceless stuff. Santo just keeps saying "wow" and Eddie Vedder might be one of the worst interviews in the world...and now DLee just homered!!!

by bergs55 on Aug 3, 2007 3:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Apparently.....

Vedder worships the ground Santo walks on

by coral on Aug 3, 2007 3:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Do you think Ronnie even

knows who he's talking to? Vetter is the worst interview ever.

by Itchy on Aug 3, 2007 3:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

DLeeeeeeeeee

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by BlueSox on Aug 3, 2007 3:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

D_LEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

1-1

I love this team!!!!!

by sue369 on Aug 3, 2007 3:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

yep - time for HR

by coral on Aug 3, 2007 3:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

D-Nice!!!!

BEAUTIFUL!!!!

B2B Puh-leeze!

Proudly waving the Cubbie Blue in the middle of redbird inbreds!

by Tater01 on Aug 3, 2007 3:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

D-LEE!

"They always say time changes things, but you actually have to change them yourself." ~Andy Warhol

by BlueW on Aug 3, 2007 3:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

D-LEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

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

by JohnM on Aug 3, 2007 3:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

THANK YOU LEE

by vegascubsfan on Aug 3, 2007 3:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

D-LEE!!

n/t

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

by riggs on Aug 3, 2007 3:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

complain complain complain

Lee just hit another. Why isn't he hitting home runs?

In the middle of difficulty, lies opportunity - Einstein

by cubbieblue86 on Aug 3, 2007 3:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Where is Joe to complain about

D Lee's power outage?

Boy! did we need that pick-me-up!!

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

by LAcarl519 on Aug 3, 2007 3:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

A home run!!!!

Lord be praised!!!!

by cubsbak on Aug 3, 2007 3:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

D-LEEEEEE!!!!!!!

That was a frozen rope. What a shot.

"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Aug 3, 2007 3:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

best crow you ever tasted huh Gary?

:)

by DartmouthCubsFan on Aug 3, 2007 3:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Absolutely!

Tastes like foie....

"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Aug 3, 2007 3:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

My favorite...

...things that Chip used to say all the time were "frozen rope" and "hot smash"

In the middle of difficulty, lies opportunity - Einstein

by cubbieblue86 on Aug 3, 2007 3:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

My favorite thing that Chip said

was "Goodbye."

"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Aug 3, 2007 3:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Good Swings

on El Duque this inning.

"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Aug 3, 2007 3:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I'll do the complaining

Why didn't D-Lee hit two homeruns in that at-bat?

by vegascubsfan on Aug 3, 2007 3:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

He should

have worn a Soriano disguise, and then quickly changed and come back to bat for himself. Thus hitting 2 homeruns within 3 abs of each other.

In the middle of difficulty, lies opportunity - Einstein

by cubbieblue86 on Aug 3, 2007 3:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Like I keep sayin....no worries folks...

HR's, walks, innings pitched - all not withstanding....

As long as a "W" goes up on the board -
That's all that matters in the end.

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

by Bluelou on Aug 3, 2007 3:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

okay

I have been on DLEE's case lately and I'll admit that home run was pretty clutch as the momentum seemed to be with the METS...but I am still waiting for one of those in the 8th or 9th :)

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by cubsirishkillme on Aug 3, 2007 3:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Let's guess when we'll see Wood....

8th

by coral on Aug 3, 2007 3:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

tomorrow

Bring back the damn cowbell!

by CubsBall2202 on Aug 3, 2007 3:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I hope so..

no need to bring him into a pressure cooker, have him resort to hurling with everything he's got and then later career...he needs to build arm strength in less tense situations

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by cubsirishkillme on Aug 3, 2007 3:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

that probably the right thing to do

by coral on Aug 3, 2007 3:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'm rooting for him to debut tomorrow,

when I'll be at the game. That would be fun.

by Gator Cub on Aug 3, 2007 3:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

In the morning

n/t

by El Borto on Aug 3, 2007 3:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

DLee

who was saying he's not "clutch" enough?

by DartmouthCubsFan on Aug 3, 2007 3:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

see above

I won't concede as it was only the 6th inning :)

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by cubsirishkillme on Aug 3, 2007 3:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

its funny

...because there seems to be a popular belief among most fans and sportswriters that home runs hit in the 8th inning and on are somehow worth more (or are harder to hit) than those hit in the first 6 innings.

"that wouldn't be a home run in a phone booth."

by jinxproof on Aug 3, 2007 3:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

David Wright

Popeye called and he wants his forearms back.

"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Aug 3, 2007 3:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

bullpen has been great

at everything other than holding runners

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by cubsirishkillme on Aug 3, 2007 3:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

uh oh

who above was worried that anderson ahs already stranded 5???

now I am VERY worried

To Matt Murton - the biggest, baddest, hairiest, most testosterone filled S.O.B to ever put on a cubs uniform

by cubsirishkillme on Aug 3, 2007 3:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

wicked pitch

keep the Marmolaide coming.

"Signature must be less than 160 characters" -- Who has a name with 160 characters?

by BlueSox on Aug 3, 2007 3:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Delgado with 4 walks

that doesn't happen too often

by El Borto on Aug 3, 2007 3:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

poop

I love this team!!!!!

by sue369 on Aug 3, 2007 3:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

poop

Been awhile Sue... :-)

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

by Bluelou on Aug 3, 2007 3:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

crap.

Too many walks. Cubs have been tempting fate all day long with the free passes.

"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Aug 3, 2007 3:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

There we go....

....Eddie will sing now and then we'll come back and win....

Although his voice don't seem qujite what it once was...

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

by Bluelou on Aug 3, 2007 3:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Yeah,

that wasn't the best for a guy who makes his living singing.

I love this team!!!!!

by sue369 on Aug 3, 2007 3:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Well.

The Cubs got some pretty good swings on El Duque last half inning. Maybe they can put together some hits and knock him out of the game. I don't want any part of Billy Wagner today.

"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Aug 3, 2007 3:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Anyone know...

when the last time a runner trying to steal has been thrown out by Cubs?

Serious question.

by SofaKingChicago on Aug 3, 2007 3:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

thats overrated

haven't you heard

all that matters is how catchers "handle" the pitchers

and veterans handle pitchers better than young players

oh... and

if you can hit, you cant be good defensively

i think that sums up the catcher debate

oh wait...

and

Michael Barrett is satan

by DartmouthCubsFan on Aug 3, 2007 3:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

amen

"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs" - Alvin Dark

by holycow07 on Aug 3, 2007 3:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

were lucky reyes hasnt reached today

it will automatically be 2 steals when he reaches this series

Bring back the damn cowbell!

by CubsBall2202 on Aug 3, 2007 3:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Good question

seriously can't remember either. Contributing offensively AND defensively -- what more can you ask from them?

by BringBackRyno on Aug 3, 2007 3:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

No Idea.

Been a while, I think.

"SofaKing"? DangerMouse fan?

"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Aug 3, 2007 3:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

well we should be fortuntae to be down only 1

weve walked the world today and you can't expect to not have any damage done, too bad our hitters don't grasp the concept of walking

Bring back the damn cowbell!

by CubsBall2202 on Aug 3, 2007 3:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Why a slider there, Kendall ?

When Anderson has positively shown he can't catch up to your fastball ? All that did was speed up his bat to the point he could actually square up some decent contact.

by scotteboy on Aug 3, 2007 3:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Wood is

warming up. Maybe????

I love this team!!!!!

by sue369 on Aug 3, 2007 3:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

KW warming up

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

by JohnM on Aug 3, 2007 3:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

don't want!

To Matt Murton - the biggest, baddest, hairiest, most testosterone filled S.O.B to ever put on a cubs uniform

by cubsirishkillme on Aug 3, 2007 3:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

floyd is garbage

Bring back the damn cowbell!

by CubsBall2202 on Aug 3, 2007 3:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Agreed

we already have one of these in CF.

by BringBackRyno on Aug 3, 2007 3:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

agreed

Bring back the damn cowbell!

by CubsBall2202 on Aug 3, 2007 3:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

but he "looks like"

he might hit for power

by DartmouthCubsFan on Aug 3, 2007 3:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

his contract is only 1 year

right? I hope!

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by cubsirishkillme on Aug 3, 2007 3:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

here comes JJ

the double specialist!

To Matt Murton - the biggest, baddest, hairiest, most testosterone filled S.O.B to ever put on a cubs uniform

by cubsirishkillme on Aug 3, 2007 3:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

neifi tests postive again

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=2960193

espn is reporting that neifi has been suspended 80 games for testing positive a third time for a banned stimulant. judging by his performance this year, i am assuming that stimulant is crack.

*diehard cubs fan from northern manitoba, canada

by hoppy91 on Aug 3, 2007 3:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

3rd time this has been posted ;)

To Matt Murton - the biggest, baddest, hairiest, most testosterone filled S.O.B to ever put on a cubs uniform

by cubsirishkillme on Aug 3, 2007 3:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

sorry

i cant always read 350+ posts in a game thread or all the diaries before posting

*diehard cubs fan from northern manitoba, canada

by hoppy91 on Aug 3, 2007 3:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Definitely Crack!

Soriano's Contract: Approximately one dollar for every pitch in the dirt he swings at

by Ryno8 on Aug 3, 2007 3:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

You know your control has vanished when

you go 3-0 against Jock.

"Signature must be less than 160 characters" -- Who has a name with 160 characters?

by BlueSox on Aug 3, 2007 3:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Nevermind

"Signature must be less than 160 characters" -- Who has a name with 160 characters?

by BlueSox on Aug 3, 2007 3:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

should have been ball 4

but called strike 1

When in doubt punch Barret in the face

by jds2 on Aug 3, 2007 3:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

We will win the division

but I am really wary of our chances in the post season with the kind of offense we have. Everyone seems to be excited when a cubs hitter hits a home run and optimism seems to be flowing out in tons but we have big power holes in CF, RF, Catcher and SS. Added to this our Left fielder is a streaky hitter.

I really hope either Floyd or Jones remembers how to hit for power again.

by cubsnlinux on Aug 3, 2007 3:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

just get there

ala cards 2006

To Matt Murton - the biggest, baddest, hairiest, most testosterone filled S.O.B to ever put on a cubs uniform

by cubsirishkillme on Aug 3, 2007 3:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

but we have big power holes in CF, RF, Catcher

Yep...power hole at catcher, right...?

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

by Bluelou on Aug 3, 2007 3:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

This will be a bad move to bring in

Wood in a tight game. Wrong time. Should 'make his debut' in a blowout...I hope I'm wrong.

by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on Aug 3, 2007 3:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

agree 100%

To Matt Murton - the biggest, baddest, hairiest, most testosterone filled S.O.B to ever put on a cubs uniform

by cubsirishkillme on Aug 3, 2007 3:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

It doesnt matter,

hes already said that his nervous and adrenaline levels are gunna be at the max.... i believe that, hes coming back in the middle of a pennant race...

PIE!!!

by LilLPLancer23 on Aug 3, 2007 3:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

YES !!

by coral on Aug 3, 2007 3:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Very Nice!

Jason Kendall with a big hit!

"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Aug 3, 2007 3:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Jason "Clutch" Kendall

"Signature must be less than 160 characters" -- Who has a name with 160 characters?

by BlueSox on Aug 3, 2007 3:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

oh my god Kendall

i love it when you prove me wrong!

by DartmouthCubsFan on Aug 3, 2007 3:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

YAY Jason!!! 2-2

I love this team!!!!!

by sue369 on Aug 3, 2007 3:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

J kendall

RBI double.
2-2
I think he's getting used to being back in the NLC

When in doubt punch Barret in the face

by jds2 on Aug 3, 2007 3:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Is Wood

really up in the pen? If so I need to find a TV before he comes in...

Jeters Never Prosper

by jbgindy on Aug 3, 2007 3:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Yep.

"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Aug 3, 2007 3:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

He's sitting down again

Howry is up, I think

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

by JohnM on Aug 3, 2007 3:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

If we dont get the lead here...

Guess who will get the chance for a win???

PIE!!!

by LilLPLancer23 on Aug 3, 2007 3:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

See Ya, El Duque!

Think they bring Wagner in a bit early?

"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Aug 3, 2007 3:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

We are still in this damn game!

"They always say time changes things, but you actually have to change them yourself." ~Andy Warhol

by BlueW on Aug 3, 2007 3:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Let us know

when (if) Wood starts warming up! Thanks!

Bulls 402 ta zip... but Micheal Jordan will be held to under 200 points. - Todd O'Connor

by Lou In Blue on Aug 3, 2007 3:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

already

He's been warming up during the Cubs 7th.

by zevkalman on Aug 3, 2007 3:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

he's up

and coming in next inning

by DartmouthCubsFan on Aug 3, 2007 3:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

He's been

warming up for the last 10 minutes or so.

I love this team!!!!!

by sue369 on Aug 3, 2007 3:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Our favorite whipping boy

is swinGing a bat in the dugout.

READY THE RONNIE TORPEDO'S!!

"Signature must be less than 160 characters" -- Who has a name with 160 characters?

by BlueSox on Aug 3, 2007 3:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

armed and ready

i call strikeout on slider low and away

Bring back the damn cowbell!

by CubsBall2202 on Aug 3, 2007 3:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

must be psychic!

well...it was a pretty easy predicition considering...the Red one is not very good

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by cubsirishkillme on Aug 3, 2007 3:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'm disarming mine and standing down.

I hope he gets hit. We could use a hot Ronny Cedeno down the stretch.

"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Aug 3, 2007 3:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Cubsnlinux...

anything else about our "power hole" at catcher that you'd like to mention?

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

by Bluelou on Aug 3, 2007 3:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

yes

we get to see their bullpen.

When in doubt punch Barret in the face

by jds2 on Aug 3, 2007 3:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Squirtin' Murton

Squirt through the right side Orange Guy.

There's always next year.

by BJ Simpson on Aug 3, 2007 3:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

lets go fontenot

and by fontenot i mean matt murton

When in doubt punch Barret in the face

by jds2 on Aug 3, 2007 3:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

was fonte officiall announced

as gameday says?

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by cubsirishkillme on Aug 3, 2007 3:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Wood sitting again

Howry warming up now.

"We're going to turn this team around 360 degrees." -Jason Kidd

by tony412 on Aug 3, 2007 3:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

what? no! why?

"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs" - Alvin Dark

by holycow07 on Aug 3, 2007 3:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

pfft

thanks big red...

feels like laundry

by wally on Aug 3, 2007 3:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

murton could not have looked worse that at bat

Bring back the damn cowbell!

by CubsBall2202 on Aug 3, 2007 3:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Gameday

shows Fontenot pinchhitting for Marmol, then Murton Pinchhitting for Fontenot.

If Fonte never made it to the plate but was announced is he still considered to have been used and is not available later?

by El Borto on Aug 3, 2007 3:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

im pretty sure hes already been used

Bring back the damn cowbell!

by CubsBall2202 on Aug 3, 2007 3:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

correct

we just used 2 guys for 1 move

by DartmouthCubsFan on Aug 3, 2007 3:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

D'oh!

I'm not a big league manager, but that doesn't seem like the best move

by El Borto on Aug 3, 2007 3:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

question

how many cubs does it take to strike out with a RISP and 2 outs?

When in doubt punch Barret in the face

by jds2 on Aug 3, 2007 3:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Len says Howry, not Wood

to pitch the top half

"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Aug 3, 2007 3:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

howry?

hasn't luo figured out howry has like a 7 ERA when the cubs don't have the lead

When in doubt punch Barret in the face

by jds2 on Aug 3, 2007 3:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Howry sucks

by Itchy on Aug 3, 2007 3:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Howry sucks

wow....profound statement there...

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by Bluelou on Aug 3, 2007 3:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Is Wood In?

Crowd sounds loud at commercial break on MLB.com?

There's always next year.

by BJ Simpson on Aug 3, 2007 3:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

appparently

since crowd saw Wood warming up, thought it was him going into the game. But no...just Howry.

"We're going to turn this team around 360 degrees." -Jason Kidd

by tony412 on Aug 3, 2007 3:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

This team

needs a quality right handed bat off the bench.

by cubsbak on Aug 3, 2007 3:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Murton

keeps getting these pinch hit opportunities for whatever goddamned reason.

"that wouldn't be a home run in a phone booth."

by jinxproof on Aug 3, 2007 3:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Yeah, Mr Triple A Superstar

struck out again. He was in the minors cause he sucks and he stink does. Trade him to the D-Rays for some broken armed reliever.

by Itchy on Aug 3, 2007 3:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

No matter what Howry

does, this IS the right move. Lou cannot bring in a guy who hasn't pitched (well, it just seems like it) the Clinton administration. Too much at stake here right now.

Wood has proved nothing in the minors other that his arm hasn't fallen off.

by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on Aug 3, 2007 3:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

agree 100%

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by cubsirishkillme on Aug 3, 2007 3:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

i never said

pitch wood, which i don't think he should do, i just said don't pitch howry

When in doubt punch Barret in the face

by jds2 on Aug 3, 2007 3:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

i just said don't pitch howry

Why not?
He didn't give up any runs....what more do you want?

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

by Bluelou on Aug 3, 2007 3:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

this IS the right move.

Agreed.

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

by Bluelou on Aug 3, 2007 3:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Bob "souvenier" howry

enough with the fould balls already

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by cubsirishkillme on Aug 3, 2007 3:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Fouls

Man, I hate it when the other team gets foul-happy.

by godhugh on Aug 3, 2007 3:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

howry challanging zambrano in pitch count

When in doubt punch Barret in the face

by jds2 on Aug 3, 2007 3:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Barrett

n/t

"5-8-8, 2-3-hundred, Empire!"

by SyneRandberg on Aug 3, 2007 3:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

7 fouls in one AB

Soriano's Contract: Approximately one dollar for every pitch in the dirt he swings at

by Ryno8 on Aug 3, 2007 3:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

is there a record for foul balls in an inning?

anyone?

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by cubsirishkillme on Aug 3, 2007 3:49 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Not really, but...

There is no offical record but, I read in the original Bill James Historical Abstract that Roy Thomas once fouled off 22 pitches.

Alex Cora of the Dodgers fouled off 14 consecutive pitches.

I found that via google.

Soriano's Contract: Approximately one dollar for every pitch in the dirt he swings at

by Ryno8 on Aug 3, 2007 3:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I remember all too well the cora at bat

clement and his stupid goatee served up the HR on pitch 19

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by cubsirishkillme on Aug 3, 2007 3:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

We need

an out quick.

I love this team!!!!!

by sue369 on Aug 3, 2007 3:49 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

is there a record for foul balls in an inning?

I'm sure there is..... :-)

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

by Bluelou on Aug 3, 2007 3:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

IBB to Reyes?!?!?!

by El Borto on Aug 3, 2007 3:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

interesting move

lowers the chance of allowing 1 run

but increases the chances of allowing 2

by DartmouthCubsFan on Aug 3, 2007 3:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Dramatically, if Reyes steals.

by ClosingTime on Aug 3, 2007 3:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

That was not hard to predict.

by ClosingTime on Aug 3, 2007 3:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

That move was a no-brainer

you don't give one of the best hitters in the league chance to drive in a run late in a ballgame when you can face Neuhouse instead. Excellent move by Sweet Lou.

by cubsbak on Aug 3, 2007 3:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I would just like to say

that I hate the Mets.

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

by JohnM on Aug 3, 2007 3:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Keep him off the bases

I wonder if they will just give him 2nd

by El Borto on Aug 3, 2007 3:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Stupid, just go after Reyes.

Now a base hit scores 2.

"That wouldn't be a homerun in a telephone booth!!"

by TNCubsFan on Aug 3, 2007 3:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

nevermind, I'm not a ML manager.

"That wouldn't be a homerun in a telephone booth!!"

by TNCubsFan on Aug 3, 2007 3:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

LOL

None of us are...and that's probably a good thing.

"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Aug 3, 2007 3:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Wrong

just give reyes 2nd base, ill take my chances of getting out david newhan over reyes anyday

Bring back the damn cowbell!

by CubsBall2202 on Aug 3, 2007 3:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Exactly

by cubsbak on Aug 3, 2007 4:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

nevermind

by El Borto on Aug 3, 2007 3:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Shut It Down Howry!

Do it!

There's always next year.

by BJ Simpson on Aug 3, 2007 3:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

BOOM!

BOBBY!

To Matt Murton - the biggest, baddest, hairiest, most testosterone filled S.O.B to ever put on a cubs uniform

by cubsirishkillme on Aug 3, 2007 3:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Phewwww

by cubsnlinux on Aug 3, 2007 3:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Whew!!!!

Now let's get some runs!!!!

I love this team!!!!!

by sue369 on Aug 3, 2007 3:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

SHUT DOWN!

MMMMM...Hebrew National

by Kinky Reggae on Aug 3, 2007 3:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Whew.

Shaky inning for Bob, but at least he got out of it. Too many walks today, just too many walks.

"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Aug 3, 2007 3:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I guess it worked out

But I still don't like it

by El Borto on Aug 3, 2007 3:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I don't like walking Reyes there.

Honestly, I would have walked almost any above-average hitter in that situation. You pass the good hitter and set up the inning-ending force.

But Reyes is just a lead-pipe cinch to steal second AND to score on any base hit, which puts the game pretty far out of reach in the event of anything bad happening.

by ClosingTime on Aug 3, 2007 3:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Hows' bout some RUNS!!!

"They always say time changes things, but you actually have to change them yourself." ~Andy Warhol

by BlueW on Aug 3, 2007 3:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

K!

Good job Howry! Man, this game is killing me, way to tense.

by godhugh on Aug 3, 2007 3:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Time to score some runs..and its about time!!

by cubsnlinux on Aug 3, 2007 3:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Through 8

10 SO
10 BB

by El Borto on Aug 3, 2007 3:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

It's been

a schizophrenic day.

"Signature must be less than 160 characters" -- Who has a name with 160 characters?

by BlueSox on Aug 3, 2007 3:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Bizarro Baseball.

"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Aug 3, 2007 3:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

well

i did not like using howry here (but i didn't want to see wood either). but i'm glad he proved me wrong

When in doubt punch Barret in the face

by jds2 on Aug 3, 2007 3:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

If we don't score, might be Woody time.

"That wouldn't be a homerun in a telephone booth!!"

by TNCubsFan on Aug 3, 2007 3:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

don't worry

murton and cedeno will BOTH hit game winners..in the same game no less!

To Matt Murton - the biggest, baddest, hairiest, most testosterone filled S.O.B to ever put on a cubs uniform

by cubsirishkillme on Aug 3, 2007 3:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Big hit time for Sori.

He's due.

"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Aug 3, 2007 3:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Damn.

The gambler's fallacy gets me every time.

"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Aug 3, 2007 3:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

soriano

K

...too soon?

To Matt Murton - the biggest, baddest, hairiest, most testosterone filled S.O.B to ever put on a cubs uniform

by cubsirishkillme on Aug 3, 2007 3:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

how in the world is soriano near .300

probably the fact that all of his hits are completely meaningless

Bring back the damn cowbell!

by CubsBall2202 on Aug 3, 2007 3:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Wah-waaaaahhhhh.

It's Debbie Downer!

"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Aug 3, 2007 3:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

soriano's streakiness

proves (in part) the point...a 3 or 4 hit game by him is usually not a close game...thus many of those hits are meaningless.

Soriano is fine, but not for $17mil and not as leadoff

To Matt Murton - the biggest, baddest, hairiest, most testosterone filled S.O.B to ever put on a cubs uniform

by cubsirishkillme on Aug 3, 2007 4:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Except that 3-run job at Milwaukee, right?

Fact is, Soriano is at .300 because he is, and always has been, a streaky hitter. He's in a valley right now. He's also been the NL player of the month this season. He's going to get hot again.

Let's not turn into Yankees fans.

by ClosingTime on Aug 3, 2007 4:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

What is up with Sori

Ok...Now DLEE can put us into the lead

by Joe on Aug 3, 2007 3:59 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

crap

I love this team!!!!!

by sue369 on Aug 3, 2007 3:59 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

how close did theriot come to a HR

When in doubt punch Barret in the face

by jds2 on Aug 3, 2007 3:59 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

not at all

it was a line drive ripped, very nice catch prevented a 2b or 3b

by DartmouthCubsFan on Aug 3, 2007 4:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Not really.

Wind caught the ball and carried it towards the LF corner a bit.

"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Aug 3, 2007 4:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

So is Wood Pitching next inning?

by Joe on Aug 3, 2007 4:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Twice in one game for D-Lee?

Dare I hope?

"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Aug 3, 2007 4:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Dare I hope?

you dare...you dare....

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

by Bluelou on Aug 3, 2007 4:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I guess all the money the Cubs spent...

...in the off-season means they can't buy a home run during the season.

Brew Crew: We have arrived -- now step aside.

by dat cubfan daver on Aug 3, 2007 4:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

How much do they cost

I'd pitch in.

"Signature must be less than 160 characters" -- Who has a name with 160 characters?

by BlueSox on Aug 3, 2007 4:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'm glad that dumb ass ump

got hit by the ball.

His Strike zone is all over the F-ing place

by Joe on Aug 3, 2007 4:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

HAHAHA

I misread your post at first. Thought you wrote "ass-pump."

"Signature must be less than 160 characters" -- Who has a name with 160 characters?

by BlueSox on Aug 3, 2007 4:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I like this version better

"They always say time changes things, but you actually have to change them yourself." ~Andy Warhol

by BlueW on Aug 3, 2007 4:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

LOL

I wish I was witty enough to call him an "Ass pump," because he is.

by Joe on Aug 3, 2007 4:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I have no idea

what an ass pump would be, but I'm pretty sure I don't want one.

"Signature must be less than 160 characters" -- Who has a name with 160 characters?

by BlueSox on Aug 3, 2007 4:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Derrek Lee

Taking things into his own clutch hands once again.

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

by JohnM on Aug 3, 2007 4:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Common Rami !!!!

by coral on Aug 3, 2007 4:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

i guess that's not "clutch"

because it wasnt a HR right?

by DartmouthCubsFan on Aug 3, 2007 4:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Rammy with a chance to put

the Cubbies ahead!

"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Aug 3, 2007 4:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Frustrating Stat of the Day

10 Strikeouts

1 Walk

Jeters Never Prosper

by jbgindy on Aug 3, 2007 4:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Bring Lee

home Rami.

I love this team!!!!!

by sue369 on Aug 3, 2007 4:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

A single

gives us the lead now!

"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Aug 3, 2007 4:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

D-F-ing-LEE!!!!!!!!!!!!

Got to love him!

by Joe on Aug 3, 2007 4:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Now I'll take a wild pitch...

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

by LAcarl519 on Aug 3, 2007 4:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Sorry, we're fresh out...

...how 'bout a routine fly ball to center?

Brew Crew: We have arrived -- now step aside.

by dat cubfan daver on Aug 3, 2007 4:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

90ft

To Matt Murton - the biggest, baddest, hairiest, most testosterone filled S.O.B to ever put on a cubs uniform

by cubsirishkillme on Aug 3, 2007 4:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

dammit

I love this team!!!!!

by sue369 on Aug 3, 2007 4:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Doh!

by Joe on Aug 3, 2007 4:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Ugh.

Gotta capitalize on an opportunity like that.

"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Aug 3, 2007 4:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Crap

we just needed a single there, ARam!

by Itchy on Aug 3, 2007 4:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

if dempster gets out of this inning

i like our chances

Bring back the damn cowbell!

by CubsBall2202 on Aug 3, 2007 4:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Weird seeing Aramis not come through right there.

NM

by jbowling13 on Aug 3, 2007 4:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

AmRam can't get a clutch hit every inning

even though we wish he could.

by Joe on Aug 3, 2007 4:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

at least the put the ball in play

When in doubt punch Barret in the face

by jds2 on Aug 3, 2007 4:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

who's going to pitch the 9th?

When in doubt punch Barret in the face

by jds2 on Aug 3, 2007 4:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Please no Dempster

please no Ohman, please no Eyre. Wuertz? No thanks. Doesn't leave us with much.

by BringBackRyno on Aug 3, 2007 4:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Dempster versus the Mets

This is scary De Ja Vu!

by IllinoisCubs on Aug 3, 2007 4:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

The Mets owe Dempster one.

I hope he comes out ready to pitch.

"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Aug 3, 2007 4:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

has anyone mentioned

wright is the second coming of babe ruth? I predict a 5R HR

To Matt Murton - the biggest, baddest, hairiest, most testosterone filled S.O.B to ever put on a cubs uniform

by cubsirishkillme on Aug 3, 2007 4:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

A stupid FO???

When all we needed was a single to take the lead?? This lineup really stinks up and down and is being exposed against good teams.

by cubsnlinux on Aug 3, 2007 4:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

settle

Brew Crew: We have arrived -- now step aside.

by dat cubfan daver on Aug 3, 2007 4:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

wow

even my negativity does't go to this extreme :)

To Matt Murton - the biggest, baddest, hairiest, most testosterone filled S.O.B to ever put on a cubs uniform

by cubsirishkillme on Aug 3, 2007 4:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Where the hell was the pitch?????

by Joe on Aug 3, 2007 4:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Where did that miss?

Tough call there.

"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Aug 3, 2007 4:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

This Ump is an Ass pUMP!!!!!!!!!!!!

by Joe on Aug 3, 2007 4:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

LOL

new sig

This ump is an ass pUMP!!! - Joe

by cubsirishkillme on Aug 3, 2007 4:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Cant

walk the leadoff hitter in tight games!!!!

Bulls 402 ta zip... but Micheal Jordan will be held to under 200 points. - Todd O'Connor

by Lou In Blue on Aug 3, 2007 4:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

dempster didn't walk him

the ump walked him.

When in doubt punch Barret in the face

by jds2 on Aug 3, 2007 4:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

fuckin ump has been awful all day

Bring back the damn cowbell!

by CubsBall2202 on Aug 3, 2007 4:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

This guy's zone has changed 3-4 times

in the course of this game. No margin for error for the pitchers.

"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Aug 3, 2007 4:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I wish you all could see

where ball 4 was spotted on gamecenter....

Soriano's Contract: Approximately one dollar for every pitch in the dirt he swings at

by Ryno8 on Aug 3, 2007 4:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

As you're obviously dying to tell us

I'll bite. Where, praytell?

"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Aug 3, 2007 4:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Ball 4...

wasn't the bad call. Ball 3 should have been strike 3.

The best defense is a good offense

by kcjones on Aug 3, 2007 4:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Here we go again.....

Freakin Idiot Dempster

by Itchy on Aug 3, 2007 4:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

hang up the L

nice job, Dempster. Fucking chump

by Itchy on Aug 3, 2007 4:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Leadoff walk in the 9th

in a tie game. Awful.

by cubsbak on Aug 3, 2007 4:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

sigh

I love this team!!!!!

by sue369 on Aug 3, 2007 4:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

The Mets own Ryan Dempster.

Especially Delgado.

"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Aug 3, 2007 4:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

this ump blew it, strike 3 and the whole inning

completely changes, just cost us the game right there

Bring back the damn cowbell!

by CubsBall2202 on Aug 3, 2007 4:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Right

and it's the umps fault for the triple too and for ARam's fly out and for ....

by Itchy on Aug 3, 2007 4:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Suck it moron!

Have you seen the BS strike Zone of this guy?

He has been squeezing the Cubs all game and giving black to the Mets all game.

by Joe on Aug 3, 2007 4:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Don't blame the Strike Zone Alone!

How about blaming Soriano for all those flyouts, How about blaming Ramirez for not getting a hit at such a crucial point in the game with a runner on 3rd? With the ineptitude of this offense all the focus is being squared upon the pitchers.

by cubsnlinux on Aug 3, 2007 4:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

The Mets pwn Dempster. Period.

Brew Crew: We have arrived -- now step aside.

by dat cubfan daver on Aug 3, 2007 4:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

total bull#$%^

ball 3 and 4 to wright were strike 3 and 4. unreal. that was absolutely horrendous.

no excuse for putting a ball in delgado's wheelhouse, though

by PrincetonCubs on Aug 3, 2007 4:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

You mean the leadoff walk scored?

I'm shocked!

by cubsbak on Aug 3, 2007 4:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

tim donaghy behind the plate today

Bring back the damn cowbell!

by CubsBall2202 on Aug 3, 2007 4:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Deny however you want but..

there goes the game.. We had numerous chances to score all day

by cubsnlinux on Aug 3, 2007 4:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Walks killing the Cubs today.

Both go-ahead runs since Castro's HR were leadoff walks that came around to score. Too many walks today.

"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Aug 3, 2007 4:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Yep thats one of the reasons..but the major reason

is this putrid offense....

by cubsnlinux on Aug 3, 2007 4:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Too many walks....

and not enough offense......

The best defense is a good offense

by kcjones on Aug 3, 2007 4:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

weve only given up somethin like 5 hits today

i hate how we just seem to give teams runs by giving them bases instead of making them earn it, while all we seem to do is go up and hack at something early in the count

Bring back the damn cowbell!

by CubsBall2202 on Aug 3, 2007 4:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

boo-who on the umpire's call

Dempster blows and anyone could have predicted this outcome before the inning started. At least Wood is in the pen and Marmol is still pitching well. Dempster should be on a short leash as the closer with those two lurking.

by BringBackRyno on Aug 3, 2007 4:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

And the Cubs Lose

This is complete BS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Why the hell didn't we get any relief pitching.

(and I will slap anyone that says "we got back Kerry Wood" because this team should never depend on him or Prior ever again!)

by Joe on Aug 3, 2007 4:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Wood shoulda been in there

he is the greatest

by Itchy on Aug 3, 2007 4:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Get a Grip

Wood's not the Second Coming. He's a damaged pitcher trying yet another comeback. Keep some perspective.

Santo Forever!

by BeerCub on Aug 3, 2007 4:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I believe (hope)

you missed Itchy's sarcasm there

This ump is an ass pUMP!!! - Joe

by cubsirishkillme on Aug 3, 2007 4:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I Did

Santo Forever!

by BeerCub on Aug 3, 2007 4:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

pen has pitched like 20 innings this week

and been very solid...please divert your complaints to another short outing by starter

This ump is an ass pUMP!!! - Joe

by cubsirishkillme on Aug 3, 2007 4:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

You can slap people on MB's!?

What's are the slap tags?

"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Aug 3, 2007 4:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

How about the offense getting a hit and bring that

guy from third home?

by cubsnlinux on Aug 3, 2007 4:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

yeah

I would have to say pen has arguably been best aspect of the team recently

This ump is an ass pUMP!!! - Joe

by cubsirishkillme on Aug 3, 2007 4:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

demps hasn't lloked sharp

since returning from DL. has he? (I forget??)

This ump is an ass pUMP!!! - Joe

by cubsirishkillme on Aug 3, 2007 4:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

he hasn't looked "sharp" all year,

except maybe 3-4 times. he always looks completely off balance and like he fighting the strikezone.

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

by buckmulligan on Aug 3, 2007 4:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Why didn't Lou just bring in Wood?

Isn't it just fate that Wood would have struck out the side or something???

I mean even he could have served up a few fast balls down the middle like...

by Rogue 52 on Aug 3, 2007 4:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

FWIW

Santo isn't too fond of Dempster right now. He wants him to focus, not walk around the mound, and just go after the hitter.

Santo Forever!

by BeerCub on Aug 3, 2007 4:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Dempsters always been a garbage pitcher

average at best

Bring back the damn cowbell!

by CubsBall2202 on Aug 3, 2007 4:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I wouldn't call him garbage

But I would agree with Santo's assessment.

Santo Forever!

by BeerCub on Aug 3, 2007 4:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

way to go dempster

go hit the showers you fucking bum

Bring back the damn cowbell!

by CubsBall2202 on Aug 3, 2007 4:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

HAHAHA

Soriano's Contract: Approximately one dollar for every pitch in the dirt he swings at

by Ryno8 on Aug 3, 2007 4:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

DEMPSTER SUCKS!!!

Fucking loser piece of crap. This team ain't winning jack if they can't close out games at home. That's two days in a row that they've sucked in the 9th. Sorry, it ain't happening this year.

by Itchy on Aug 3, 2007 4:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

wow

a loss today doesnt mean the season is over, get over it

by tizzle on Aug 3, 2007 4:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I agree

the season definitely isn't over... but that's not gonna stop me from booing that worthless pile of pig shit right now.

by eamuscatuli1881 on Aug 3, 2007 4:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yikes.

Demp can't do anything with the Mets.

"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Aug 3, 2007 4:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Oh god.

I love this team!!!!!

by sue369 on Aug 3, 2007 4:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

This is reeeeeeally starting to get out of hand

Soriano's Contract: Approximately one dollar for every pitch in the dirt he swings at

by Ryno8 on Aug 3, 2007 4:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Fuck you Dempster

I'm so sick of this good game, bad game bull shit with him. Enough.

by eamuscatuli1881 on Aug 3, 2007 4:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

What a load of crap!

I hate losing this way twice in two days.

What a load of crap!

by Joe on Aug 3, 2007 4:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

did I just enter a time warp back to yesterday?

This ump is an ass pUMP!!! - Joe

by cubsirishkillme on Aug 3, 2007 4:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

43bhlgfreasdfjkl

THat's how I feel everytime Dempster comes in. WHY WHY aGAIN in a NO-Save situation Dempster Fails! Say what you want about bringing Wood back slowly he should've been pitching.

IT'S GONNA HAPPEN

by Jayo525 on Aug 3, 2007 4:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Get him out of there. He's tossing BP the piece

of shit.

"That wouldn't be a homerun in a telephone booth!!"

by TNCubsFan on Aug 3, 2007 4:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Pee hands just got a hit off of him.

"That wouldn't be a homerun in a telephone booth!!"

by TNCubsFan on Aug 3, 2007 4:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Ok...So Should Dempster even have been pitching???

I mean he is the designated closer is he not???

Isn't it an unwritten rule that you don't bring in your closer in non-save situations???

Yeah, yeah I understand the bullpen is spent.

by Rogue 52 on Aug 3, 2007 4:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Dempster is terrible in non-save situations.

"That wouldn't be a homerun in a telephone booth!!"

by TNCubsFan on Aug 3, 2007 4:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

There's nothing unusual about that

Using the closer in the top of the 9th of a close game is a very common thing for the home team to do.

by Wreckard on Aug 3, 2007 4:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

El Mioncito

adds to the hurting!

"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Aug 3, 2007 4:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

It's the New York Mets, people...

...they're not going to roll over. And bad things happen when you mix them with our Cubs. Brace yourself for a weekend of this.

If the Cubs can pull out one game, I'll be happy.

Brew Crew: We have arrived -- now step aside.

by dat cubfan daver on Aug 3, 2007 4:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Very true..

I am sorry for all the eternal optimists but we are going no where with this offense. Oh yes, we will win the division because NL central is really crappy but we will go no further.

It will be very hard for us this weekend to take 1 out of 3. Minus Dempster the bull pen has been good lately but they can be overtaxed by only so much. If our offense starts producing some runs rather than trying to wage a dramatic come back every other game we can probably let our struggling SP's go some extra innings.

by cubsnlinux on Aug 3, 2007 4:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Standing ovation!

I've been saying this.

Oh, but Hendry and Lou said that we're all right, we have enough offense and pitching, and so forth.

Welcome to the real stretch, where the Cubs meet really good teams.

by Fraggin Judge on Aug 3, 2007 5:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Why is Dempster compelled to give the Mets

Run after run whenever he sees them? I don't understand.

"They always say time changes things, but you actually have to change them yourself." ~Andy Warhol

by BlueW on Aug 3, 2007 4:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

by Joe on Aug 3, 2007 4:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

unreal.

dempster needs a break from the closer's role.

by PrincetonCubs on Aug 3, 2007 4:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

screw that

he needs a break from the major leagues

by PrincetonCubs on Aug 3, 2007 4:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

sigh

the early season bullpen woes

by vegascubsfan on Aug 3, 2007 4:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Crap

Lilly is really going to need to be The Stopper tomorrow.

by godhugh on Aug 3, 2007 4:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

well at least it is now so bad that it is comical

This ump is an ass pUMP!!! - Joe

by cubsirishkillme on Aug 3, 2007 4:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Dempster for new pregame BP pitcher...

Soriano's Contract: Approximately one dollar for every pitch in the dirt he swings at

by Ryno8 on Aug 3, 2007 4:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

This game shows our flaws

This team's a lot more fun than last year's but we shouldn't delude ourselves. Major problems:

Questionable starting staff, especially in a short series against good teams
No power, especially left-handed. With Lee, Floyd, Jones and Murton all way below their previous power stats, we really not built for hot days at Wrigley (and maybe anywhere else).

We're not going to the Series without some changes.

And jeez, how about throwing strikes?!?

by cubmudgeon on Aug 3, 2007 4:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

we won 66 games last year

the team wasn't going to be made over into a powerhouse over night, it still has holes (though significantly less than last yr)

we're in a pennant chase

sit back and enjoy the FEVER

by DartmouthCubsFan on Aug 3, 2007 4:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Regression to the mean

Dempster's not as good as his numbers. We were due for one of these. Hopefully Wood pitches well and Dempster can be used in a setup role, or even better as the long man.

by cubsbak on Aug 3, 2007 4:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

ha, wood as closer?

you've got to be kidding me.

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

by buckmulligan on Aug 3, 2007 4:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

If he pitches well

why not? I'm not saying hand him the job, but if he pitches well the I don't see why he couldn't close. It's not like Dempster's all that great.

by cubsbak on Aug 3, 2007 4:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Just put Wood in...

...what's the worst that could happen?

Brew Crew: We have arrived -- now step aside.

by dat cubfan daver on Aug 3, 2007 4:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Amazing

what missing a strike can do

The best defense is a good offense

by kcjones on Aug 3, 2007 4:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Scary thing is our closer

is such an F-ing head case.

by Joe on Aug 3, 2007 4:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

how are we supposed to beat anyone in the playofs

again? we have no hitters after our 1-4 spots, our bullpen is a joke outside of marmol/howry, our starters cant make it out of the 4th inning now a days, and there's no guarantee we're winning the division when the brewers are 10 times better at hitting than us

Bring back the damn cowbell!

by CubsBall2202 on Aug 3, 2007 4:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Oh yeah Howry kicked ass today, too!?!

by Joe on Aug 3, 2007 4:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

how many runs did he give up?

Bring back the damn cowbell!

by CubsBall2202 on Aug 3, 2007 4:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

agree with you except for one thing

Howry. He's not good. The only reason Lou relies on him so much is because there's no one else in the crappy bullpen. Beyond Marmol it's not good at all. It killed us the first two months and will probably keep us from making the playoffs. Or doing much if we get there. Something should have been done to fix this.

by BringBackRyno on Aug 3, 2007 4:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

wow, i have complete confidence in howry.

the guy throws strikes and is tough mentally. from time to time he will get hit hard, precisely because he throws strikes and challenges people; however, i have more confidence in howry than any other pitcher in the pen, even marmol (only because he's still very young).

dempster, on the other hand, i feel like he's going to give up 5 runs every time he comes in the game. the guy just can't repeat his mechanics.

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

by buckmulligan on Aug 3, 2007 4:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

especially with all world gm jim hendry

god i hate him so much, one of the worst gm's in baseball by far, if it weren't for pinella this year, imagine what would be happening, we would still have barret behind the plate because he's one of his guys, hendry and baker last year were the worst manager/gm combo in baseball, and thankfully baker should never be employed by a major league team again for his awful, awful managing

Bring back the damn cowbell!

by CubsBall2202 on Aug 3, 2007 4:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

You just described the Brewers

Please explain how the Brewers are so much better at hitting:

Hart
Hardy
Braun
Fielder

Can you even tell me who's next? Hardy isn't even good. He was awesome the first month of the season, but that's it!

by IllinoisCubs on Aug 3, 2007 4:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

My worst fear all year..

has been closer..

Well, sometimes nothin is a real cool hand.

by wicubfan on Aug 3, 2007 4:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

dumpster

by china423 on Aug 3, 2007 4:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

So, if it ain't broke don't fix it huh?

The bullpen's struggles should have been addressed by general management months ago.

Oh, that's right. Getting Kerry Wood back is like a blockbuster trade at midnight on July 31st.

by Rogue 52 on Aug 3, 2007 4:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

HEY

we got out of the inning with only 4 runs scoring!! Wheeew, that it was going to get out of hand...

Bulls 402 ta zip... but Micheal Jordan will be held to under 200 points. - Todd O'Connor

by Lou In Blue on Aug 3, 2007 4:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

What a F**** Joke

He is a joke of a closer. He is even worse when he is non close situations. I know you dont want to throw wood in the fire on the first day, but should of been him. Great pitchers come back from bad calls, Dempster is not a great pitcher.

by louslovechild on Aug 3, 2007 4:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Oh For Crying Out Loud

One game and the bulpen's never been any good? Some of you people amaze me.

Santo Forever!

by BeerCub on Aug 3, 2007 4:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

It's okay to be frustrated

I think calls for drastic changes get out of hand. ex, "DFA Dempster"

But it's naturally to be disappointed.

by vegascubsfan on Aug 3, 2007 4:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Floyd got his hitting streak extended

by Joe on Aug 3, 2007 4:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

finally

someone who doesnt turn on this team after a bad game

by tizzle on Aug 3, 2007 4:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

See the first two months of the season

and the hole the bullpen left us in.

by BringBackRyno on Aug 3, 2007 4:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Dempster is not a closer!!!

by louslovechild on Aug 3, 2007 4:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

alright, only need 5 to win!

4 to tie!

by vegascubsfan on Aug 3, 2007 4:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Rally.....

rally, rally.....

Bulls 402 ta zip... but Micheal Jordan will be held to under 200 points. - Todd O'Connor

by Lou In Blue on Aug 3, 2007 4:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

"we got back Kerry Wood"

In keeping with optimism over negativity -
I believe and predict that Wood will eventually become our closer in the weeks to come, and will become a staple of the bull pen - just in the nick of time to help us in the playoffs.

Go ahead Joe - slap me - I dare you...

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

by Bluelou on Aug 3, 2007 4:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Wagner implosion?

....Please?......Pretty please?

"That wouldn't be a homerun in a telephone booth!!"

by TNCubsFan on Aug 3, 2007 4:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Dempster should go back to Stand Up

IT'S GONNA HAPPEN

by Jayo525 on Aug 3, 2007 4:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Alright Floyd

base hit! Here we go.... <tongue firmly in cheek>

by eamuscatuli1881 on Aug 3, 2007 4:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Still in Slam Reach!

let's get some baserunners. There you go, Floyd!

"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Aug 3, 2007 4:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Dempster was Pounding Beers Late Last Night

My friend Davey C's co-worker's wife's babysitter said she saw Dempster out pounding beers late at the Pearl Jam concert last night, and he's hung over today.

- CF

by nervousCUBlover on Aug 3, 2007 4:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Ugh

Thanks Dempster.

by vegascubsfan on Aug 3, 2007 4:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

kendall

game tying GS!

This ump is an ass pUMP!!! - Joe

by cubsirishkillme on Aug 3, 2007 4:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Dempster

hasn't hit any one with a pitch this year. Yay sunshine and butterflies!

Soriano's Contract: Approximately one dollar for every pitch in the dirt he swings at

by Ryno8 on Aug 3, 2007 4:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

lol

by BringBackRyno on Aug 3, 2007 4:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Wow

Lots of bitching about a team that's played .667 baseball the last two months. Yeah, we've struggled the last couple games (though we did have 6 runs yesterday) but that's going to happen over the course of a 162 game season. It doesn't mean the team sucks or that we need to make major changes.

by godhugh on Aug 3, 2007 4:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

that 667

was agains subpar opponents

This ump is an ass pUMP!!! - Joe

by cubsirishkillme on Aug 3, 2007 4:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Whatever...

Those were the same "subpar" opponents that the Brewers, whose hitting is supposed to be so much better then ours, played sub-.500 baseball against.

Anyway, that's what the good teams do. They kick the crap out of the bad teams and play .500 against the good ones.

by godhugh on Aug 3, 2007 4:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

fine...

but the only good team other than the brewers the cubs have taken a series from was the mariners in mid june... I'm not asking for every series, just 1.

padres - no
dbacks - no
braves - no
dogers - no (4 game split)
phillies - no (4 game split)
mets - 2 games left to find out

This ump is an ass pUMP!!! - Joe

by cubsirishkillme on Aug 3, 2007 4:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

the only matchup i like in the playoffs for us

would be the dodgers, outside of penny their pitching isn't too great, they don't have a very good offense. If we face the mets/diamondbacks then i think we're in real trouble

Bring back the damn cowbell!

by CubsBall2202 on Aug 3, 2007 4:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Rally, Rally, Rally

Rally, Rally..... ;)

Bulls 402 ta zip... but Micheal Jordan will be held to under 200 points. - Todd O'Connor

by Lou In Blue on Aug 3, 2007 4:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

let's go OFFENSE!!

keep it up keep it up keep it up

by PrincetonCubs on Aug 3, 2007 4:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Seems that

Dempster needs to be used exclusivly in save situations

The best defense is a good offense

by kcjones on Aug 3, 2007 4:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Unreal...

who here didn't see that coming?

by Joe on Aug 3, 2007 4:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

How about some pay back

Lets give the Mets a little 9th inning heroic revenge

by El Borto on Aug 3, 2007 4:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Jacque Jones

has assumed Dunston's place as official Cubs Rally Killer.

"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Aug 3, 2007 4:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

we're not a perfect team

and we're not a powerhouse

we're going to lose games and sometimes look very bad doing so

it happens

we just came off an AMAZING stretch that's unlikely to be continued

there will be some bumps and there will be some hurdles along the way

we won 66 games last year and this year we're playing in a pennant chase with 8 weeks left

lets ENJOY IT

and lets come back here!

by DartmouthCubsFan on Aug 3, 2007 4:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

We all completely understand that

philosophy. But we would be stupid if we keep on repeating the same stupid mistakes every time and hoping for miracles to bail us out all the time. I was surprised when Hendry said at the trading deadline that getting wood back is like making a major trade. Come on who is he kidding?? I think with the impending sale and whatever the only goal for the cubs brass this year is to get to the playoffs and they know that in this crappy division we are going to do that. But I doubt it if they are putting they heart and soul in making sure that we get to the World Series. We have way too many holes to even win one game in NLDS.

by cubsnlinux on Aug 3, 2007 4:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Well put!

by Joe on Aug 3, 2007 4:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I love you people

Dempster lose his f-ing mind we lose a game we should have won and you are saying sit back and enjoy.

So many Cubs fans are losers!

And the best part is you get pissed because other people don't think like all the rest of you losers.

So for everyone who cares enough to be frustrated after a frustrating loss I would like to say: "SUCK IT, IVY LEAGUE!"

by Joe on Aug 3, 2007 4:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Well said.

I don't understand how one can say - "well we have to loose some". We should have taken 3 out of 4 against the Phillies and should have won today's game. If our offense takes naps day in and day out it really doesn't matter if Dempster gives up 1 or 20 in the top of the ninth. We cannot expect to score runs with singles alone against good teams and if we get to the play offs we will be facing good teams and not the Pirates, Astros or the Cardinals.

by cubsnlinux on Aug 3, 2007 4:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

So many Cubs fans are losers!

And you would be right up there at the top of the list.

Only a loser wouldn't know the difference between patience (us) and drunken, flippin', self-incriminating comments (you)....

Have another beer joe...

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

by Bluelou on Aug 3, 2007 4:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Bingo

This blog really gets miserable when the Cubs lose. All the bipolar "fans" show up to proclaim DOOOOOOOOM and it just gets ridiculous.

Folks, even the Mariners team that won 116 games lost 46 of them. We're going to lose sometimes and just because it's a tough one doesn't mean the team sucks.

by godhugh on Aug 3, 2007 4:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I agree

it does get ridiculous. Silly really.

I love this team!!!!!

by sue369 on Aug 3, 2007 4:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

it does get ridiculous. Silly really.

Personally, I think it's because there's something bad in the beer being sold in Chicago... :-)

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

by Bluelou on Aug 3, 2007 4:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I just think alot of us

want everyone to see that we are not beating GOOD teams. The cubs have a pretty good team that has been very exciting this year, but (see post above) we have only taken 1 series from a good non-division opponent (granted there were two 4 game splits)

This ump is an ass pUMP!!! - Joe

by cubsirishkillme on Aug 3, 2007 4:51 PM CDT up

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