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Open Thread: Cubs vs. Marlins, Thursday 9/27, 3:05 CT

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As you all certainly remember, Steve Trachsel was the starting and winning pitcher in the 1998 wild card tiebreaker game at Wrigley Field. He allowed the Giants only one hit that day -- a single by Brent Mayne in the 7th, which, incidentally, broke up a no-hitter -- although he walked six, it was one of his best outings of that season.

Yes, I am well aware that was nine years ago. So all I can say is: Steve, here's hoping you've got one more great game in your almost 37-year-old body.

Amusement, since we all sorely need some at this point: Here's what could happen if there are ties in the NL East and West.

 Today's Starting Pitchers
Steve Trachsel
 S. Trachsel
Cubs		 vs. Scott Olsen
 S. Olsen
Marlins
7-10 W-L 9-15
4.74 ERA 5.88
52 SO 129
74 BB 83
18 HR 29
vs. Fla -- vs. Cubs
One of the reasons I suspect Lou chose Trachsel for this start was his success against the Marlins last year, when he was with the Mets. In 2006, against many of the same players who are with Florida now, Trachsel was 3-0 with a 2.00 ERA in 18 innings pitched. Miguel Cabrera's the only current Marlin who's hit him hard (12-for-21, 5 doubles, 3 HR, .571/.654/1.238).

I'm sure you all know about Scott Olsen, who went to high school in the Chicago area (Crystal Lake South), grew up a Cubs fan, and was one of those in the crowd on Waveland during game six in 2003 (even though he was already pitching in the Marlins organization by then). He's had well-publicized problems this year, including a felony arrest when he tried to elude police after being stopped for DUI. He's pitched poorly all year, giving up at least four runs in each of his last six starts, 0-5 with a 9.47 ERA (and that'd be higher if all eight runs he gave up vs. the Mets last Friday hadn't been unearned), has not faced the Cubs since 2006, and hasn't faced anyone on the current Cubs roster more than eight times. Time to pound an opposing pitcher into submission.

UPDATE [2007-9-27 14:16:05 by Al]: I have just made a post in the ticket exchange section for anyone looking to buy or sell tickets for the Reds series. Click here.

I hesitate to even mention this, because it really shouldn't make any difference what TV channel the game is on. But I'm sure you all remember last year when the Cubs lost eighteen straight games televised by WGN. The broadcasters even joked about it on the air. Well, this year, early on, the club's record in WGN and CSN games was about the same. In recent weeks, though, the record in WGN-televised games has improved (now 39-28) and in CSN-televised games has gotten worse (now 34-38). Thank heavens, based on that, that the game's on WGN today (and so is Saturday's game). Also check today's Mediacenter link.

MLB.com Gameday (2007 version)

MLB.com Gameday (2006 version)

MLB.com Gameday for the Brewers/Padres game (7:05 CT start; I'll repost this link in the recap)

Discuss amongst yourselves.

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first!
go cubs
------ TheRiot Squad ------

by RightFieldSucks on Sep 27, 2007 12:10 PM CDT reply actions  

Dang!
Too late. :D

Go Cubbies! Biiig game today.

Feel the Brees.

by SouthernBrees on Sep 27, 2007 12:11 PM CDT reply actions  

Cubbies are going to be relaxed &
come out with a win today.  I think last night was tough but Lou's talk afterward & watching the Brewers meltdown put everything into perspective.  The Cubs are the ones in first place & the pressure is on the Brewers.  Let's GO CUBBIES !!

by Basman on Sep 27, 2007 12:20 PM CDT reply actions  

WGN must have special laser's...
or they pipe in camera to the dugout for signs...
Club stats since June'07; 61-45 BEST in NL, against LHP starters; 14-14, and 21-10 in one run games, IT'S GOING TO HAPPEN!

by Ivy Walls on Sep 27, 2007 12:22 PM CDT reply actions  

NL East and West
All we can worry about is ourselves, but if those situations play out and all five teams have to play tiebrakers that certainly would drain their pitching and mental capacities for NLDS.

Let's go Cubs, take this last one from the fish!

by The Ryno and I Know on Sep 27, 2007 12:23 PM CDT reply actions  

This Just In!
The Cubs have the biggest lead of any division leader in the NL at 2 games.  The Mets and DBacks are clinging to 1 game leads.

Go get 'em, Trax.  Let's have some fun out there fellas...

by Def Kenny T on Sep 27, 2007 12:41 PM CDT up reply actions  

Time for a trip to the fishmonger's.
Mmmmm...grilled marlin.  

Hey, a little voodoo couldn't hurt!

by MN exile on Sep 27, 2007 12:26 PM CDT reply actions  

FWIW
Grilled marlin is actually pretty good, especially with a nice Chipotle rub...

by eamuscatuli1881 on Sep 27, 2007 2:04 PM CDT up reply actions  

Grilled marlin
It's nice over mesquite, with a mango salsa as well.

by MN exile on Sep 27, 2007 4:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

Today will be a day for positivity
No more should this board be fouled by the stench of bandwagon jumpers, soiled by the stains of pessimists, nor drenched with the fluids of the unfaithful.

I say to thee who only post when the team is losing, BACK LOATHSOME BEASTS! Yon fair-weathereredness is no longer welcome.

Go root for the fricking Cardinals and get chubbies while reading LaRussa's latest book about how he's smarter than everyone else.

This is a game for men. If you can't handle it, go cheer midget wrestling.

by lancaster99 on Sep 27, 2007 12:26 PM CDT reply actions  

Yeah...what he said...
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 27, 2007 12:29 PM CDT up reply actions  

Was that the Haiti Kid?
If it isn't...then..

THAT'S MY WIFE!

by lancaster99 on Sep 27, 2007 1:20 PM CDT up reply actions  

Repeat from yesterday!
BORING!!  pick it Santo:)
"I never said most of the things I said" ~ Yogi Berra

by BigZ 4 Cy on Sep 27, 2007 2:03 PM CDT up reply actions  

I only repeat a picture...
when it fits the situation. I defy you to find a better example that showcases the awsomeness of midget wrestling.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 27, 2007 2:07 PM CDT up reply actions  

drenched with the fluids of the unfaithful
Best. Line. EVER
Football and basketball are just things to do between baseball seasons.

by MetsSuck on Sep 27, 2007 12:49 PM CDT up reply actions  

Lancaster
I don't always agree with some of your rants but this one is pretty good.  

by rlpete on Sep 27, 2007 1:45 PM CDT up reply actions  

Thanks
It's hard to maintain my outrage when I start giggling every time I see the midget wrestling picture.

I'm as critical as the next guy, but I just do not understand fans who only show up when the team is LOSING. I can't fathom what sadness goes on in their lives for them to do that.

But I'm tired of fathoming. Screw them.

We will separate the lights from the darks into different loads, dump them into the washing machine of hope, measure out the detergent of optimism and the fabric softner of dedication and put in on the hot water setting of victory!

Then we will wring out the unfaithful fluids before scrubbing out the dryer vent of hate and finishing our laundry!

I'm a professional writer. Do NOT use these metaphors at home.

by lancaster99 on Sep 27, 2007 1:54 PM CDT up reply actions  

Coulda fooled me...
I thought you just really enjoyed laundry.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 27, 2007 1:57 PM CDT up reply actions  

very interesting
tid=bits about olsen being a huge cubs fan.  young kid, facing his (ex)favorite team in a huge game, gotta think he might break down a bit.

maybe wishful thinking, but just seems interesting, given his odd track record.

Kevin Hart Watch: IP: 10.2 K: 12 ERA: 0.84 WHIP: 0.94 K/BB: 3.00 a productive farm system is a wonderful thing.

by kylejo on Sep 27, 2007 12:30 PM CDT reply actions  

lineup
Any word on the order today?  Soto in?
"If you were a hotdog, would you eat yourself? I know I would!!!"

by TheRiot4Life on Sep 27, 2007 12:32 PM CDT reply actions  

Trachsel getting the start...
...reminds me of the scene from "Major League" where Lou Brown calls Rick Vaughn to the back of the bus and tells him that Eddie Harris will get the start against the Yankees.

I can just picture Trachsel in the locker room before the game, loading up with vaseline, slippery elm, Crisco...    not to mention sneaking a shot of Jobu's rum.

Maybe Dempster will rip his sleeves off and wear some Rick Vaughn glasses this weekend.

And of course, I've got my fingers crossed that at some point this weekend, Soriano will come up with the game on the line and say "F*** you, Jobu" and hit that curve ball over the fence for the Division Clincher!!!

Read some more quotes here and have a good laugh seeing which ones apply to this year's Cubs.
http://imdb.com/title/tt0097815/quotes

Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."

by ballhawk on Sep 27, 2007 12:36 PM CDT reply actions  

it is very bad...
...to steal Jobu's rum. Very bad.

Fantastic comment. Hopefully Soriano is keeping his bats warm.

by montanacubby on Sep 27, 2007 12:46 PM CDT up reply actions  

Very bad
..indeed.
"I don't see where plate discipline becomes a tool" - Cubs Assistant GM Gary Hughes

by Jobu on Sep 27, 2007 12:50 PM CDT up reply actions  

Aw, look...a proud Dad and his son...
Oh, wait...that's Steve Trachsel and Scott Olsen, the starting pitchers for today's game.

Something's gotta give here. Olsen has only one win in his last 10 starts (and two no-decisions, both of which the Marlins won). And his ERA is pretty awful.

Plea to Cubs hitters: Tattoo this guy like Justin Miller!!!

Go Cubs!!!

Don't tase me, bro!

by daver on Sep 27, 2007 12:42 PM CDT reply actions  

those home runs against
also look delicious.  derosa said on espn 1000 this morning that his braves boys said olsen likes to challenge hitters, and that should bode well for the cubs.
Kevin Hart Watch: IP: 10.2 K: 12 ERA: 0.84 WHIP: 0.94 K/BB: 3.00 a productive farm system is a wonderful thing.

by kylejo on Sep 27, 2007 12:45 PM CDT up reply actions  

Catching Situation?
I know before last night's game Lou told reporters he mostly go with Kendall down the stretch as he has the proverbial "experience." Anyone think he's reconsidering that after last night? I figure Soto will get the start today against the lefty, but I'd also like to see him out there this weekend. Kendall still does a good job working counts and making contact, but he is something of a defensive liability.

by ms9av on Sep 27, 2007 12:43 PM CDT reply actions  

And.. the GOOD stats
Cubs staff #1 NL in K's. Again!

Worst to First finishes in one years' time?

Five in the last 25 years...

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

by TheEman on Sep 27, 2007 12:50 PM CDT reply actions  

Great stat
thanks for that!
Bulls 402 ta zip... but Micheal Jordan will be held to under 200 points. - Todd O'Connor

by Lou In Blue on Sep 27, 2007 12:59 PM CDT up reply actions  

Last time a team....
... made the postseason after losing 95+ the year before:

2002-2003 Cubs.

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

by Al Yellon on Sep 27, 2007 1:01 PM CDT up reply actions  

we seem to be good at this
i think some guy named Baker managed that team....

by DartmouthCubsFan on Sep 27, 2007 1:15 PM CDT up reply actions  

And good at
"one and dones", unfortunately!
It is SEPTEMBER, and we're STILL IN IT! YES!

by TheEman on Sep 27, 2007 1:18 PM CDT up reply actions  

I am looking forward to this gameq
I have a feeling trachsel will have a good game. that being said, I would like to see a speedier lineup today. That outfield in Florida is HUGE. I'd like it if we had some guys out there that can cover that ground a little better.
AC 00 00 00 - BELIEVE

by mike @ Bleed Cubbie Blue on Sep 27, 2007 1:06 PM CDT reply actions  

Pie won't be used until after the 6th or 7th...
so we'll have to make due.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 27, 2007 1:11 PM CDT up reply actions  

Lefty Lineup
I figure we'll just go with the all-righty lineup that worked well over the weekend. I don't think Lou is going to put Pie out there.

by ms9av on Sep 27, 2007 1:12 PM CDT up reply actions  

Olsen
Don't tase me, bro.
¡BLANCO!

by 08Cubs on Sep 27, 2007 1:14 PM CDT reply actions  

re: Olsen
Speaking of my sig line, for those of you up for a chuckle as we await today's baseball contest, check out this pretty hilarious YouTube remix of the incident in question.
Don't tase me, bro!

by daver on Sep 27, 2007 1:21 PM CDT up reply actions  

i think
what Chris was referring to was Olsen was tazed earlier in the year as well after an incident with police

by DartmouthCubsFan on Sep 27, 2007 1:23 PM CDT up reply actions  

re: i think
Are you trying to say everything's not about me?
Don't tase me, bro!

by daver on Sep 27, 2007 1:25 PM CDT up reply actions  

Olsen
here's a wild theory out there for you that Al i think came close to touching but didnt

Olsen = big time Cubs fan

Olsen = crazy

Olsen = frustrated with Marlins organization for continually disciplining him, etc

does anyone have Tim Donaghy's number to find out if Olsen's going to throw this game

he's already having an atrocious season... his numbers are so bad that a start in which he walks like 5 guys in the first 3 innings wouldn't show much....

just a thought

by DartmouthCubsFan on Sep 27, 2007 1:17 PM CDT reply actions  

Olsen
With the way the strike zone has been called and the way we've been hacking in this series, Olsen may need to bounce his pitches in there to walk 5 guys....

I'll settle for having a few of our hard hit balls find the gaps this afternoon.

by Born Again Cubs Fan on Sep 27, 2007 1:29 PM CDT up reply actions  

All we need is two wins
in our last four games, no way that the Brewers sweep the Padres.  You could even say all we need is one win since they will prob. split their series.

I dont even want to think about the East and West and our possible first round matchup but no time for thinking lets just win today.

We will see some beautiful things come the fall.

by Me and Lou WS 07 on Sep 27, 2007 1:20 PM CDT reply actions  

What's this I hear
about Trax yelling at reporters in the clubhouse last night?
"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 Sep 27, 2007 1:33 PM CDT reply actions  

Yeah
I didn't understand this. The paper implied that Trax yelled at reporters for watching the Brewers game.  But wasn't the Cubs game over at this point? Why would he care? Weren't the Cubs also watching the Brewers game?

by ms9av on Sep 27, 2007 1:41 PM CDT up reply actions  

more importantly
how long did it take for Trachsel to yell?

Does he step off mid-tirade?

maybe something like this

"WILL YOU GUYS!!!!"

(steps back, walks around in a circle, starts rubbing hands together)

(walks back to point, takes deep breath)

"TURN OFF"

(backs off, rubs hands together, deep breath)

"THAT"

(walks in a circle, plays with a rozzen bag)

"BLEEPING TELEVISION"

by DartmouthCubsFan on Sep 27, 2007 1:44 PM CDT up reply actions  

remember little Stevie from Malcom...
...in the Middle?  He was the kid in the wheelchair that had asthma and had to pause every 3-4 words when talking.

I bet Trachsel is his baseball hero...

Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."

by ballhawk on Sep 27, 2007 1:50 PM CDT up reply actions  

link?
where did you read this?
i'd like to check it out.

i hope it only makes Trax more focused to pitch a great game!

by Gucci on Sep 27, 2007 1:44 PM CDT up reply actions  

It's just Paul Sullivan whining
"I got welled at by a pitchew. Wah Wah Wah."

I swear, sometimes I think that guy hates the cubs as much as any white sox fan.

by SouthsideCub on Sep 27, 2007 1:57 PM CDT up reply actions  

To Paul Sullivan:
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 27, 2007 2:00 PM CDT up reply actions  

"The editor who printed it is garbage."
That was the first article I've read about the Cubs in the Sun Times in a long time, maybe the second all season. Why bother. The "always-touchy Trachsel"? Give me a break. Look how many times words like "nightmare", "disaster", "stinker" appear in their Cubs coverage. I can deal with bias in the media in general, know how to see through it, almost expect it. But when it comes to sports, especially the Cubs, it just pisses me off.
 

by mrsmiff on Sep 27, 2007 2:09 PM CDT up reply actions  

Why concentrate on Olsen?
The way the game went last night the starting pitcher got yanked really early, and the Cubs were treated to a parade of 8 pitchers.  That Marlins manager seemed desperate for a win.  

Sometimes I think that when we have so many of our fans yelling and cheering in a visiting ballpark, the home team players play extra hard.  Dontrelle alluded to the fact that when he plays the Cubs in Florida, it always pumps him up more because of our fans in the stadium.

by zevkalman on Sep 27, 2007 1:52 PM CDT reply actions  

Think the tension is thick in our world
NY Daily News: METS PHILLIN' NOOSE TIGHTEN
AMAZIN'S NL EAST LEAD TRIMMED TO A GAME
The Mets blew a five-run lead last night at Shea, getting swept by the Nationals, 9-6. The Phillies beat the Braves, and the Mets' NL East lead is down to one with four games remaining

NY Daily News: Mets swept by Nationals as NL East lead shrinks to one

As the Phillies' victory over Atlanta glowed from the Shea scoreboard, the sense of doom that has engulfed Shea Stadium since Monday grew even stronger.

Arizona Republic: D-Backs fall again to Pirates
Nick Piecoro

Their lead in the National League West and on a playoff spot continuing to shrink, the Diamondbacks on Wednesday night were left having to remind themselves that they still had a lead after all.

"It definitely puts some pressure on us," first baseman Conor Jackson said after the Diamondbacks dropped their third consecutive game and second in a row to the lowly Pirates, this one 5-1 at PNC Park.

"But on the flip side, we can't push the panic button. We're still in a good spot."

Club stats since June'07; 61-45 BEST in NL, against LHP starters; 14-14, and 21-10 in one run games, IT'S GOING TO HAPPEN!

by Ivy Walls on Sep 27, 2007 1:54 PM CDT reply actions  

D-Backs beating up on the Pirates today 8-0
Let's hope the Cubs follow in their footsteps and do the same today.  

by rlpete on Sep 27, 2007 1:58 PM CDT up reply actions  

I wish
the Cubs were playing the Pirates, not the mighty Marlins.
"Have Keith Moreland drop a routine fly. Give everybody two bags of peanuts and a frosty malt, And I'll be ready to die." -Steve Goodman

by danimal15 on Sep 27, 2007 2:51 PM CDT up reply actions  

I am still confused
one story has Soriano Ramirez and DeRosa watching the Brewers game and the other has Trachsel yelling about the game being on. Is that what we want the newly acquired "veteran leadership" for. I dont see any problem with watching a game after your game is over.
you don't want me on that wall, you need me on that wall.

by Hawk4Hall on Sep 27, 2007 1:57 PM CDT reply actions  

End of season
Although I am nervous about getting into the playoffs, I am beginning to get more nervous about how we will be effected if we "limp" in.
Especially a guy like Marmol who has been lights out all year and struggled last night.
Just thinking out loud. I am in no way letting negative thoughts enter my head ;)

Go get 'em Trax!!!

by Tangled Up In Blue on Sep 27, 2007 1:58 PM CDT reply actions  

i find it difficult...
...to translate marmol's outing last night to he is struggling.

he made A mistake. there should be absolutely no concern when it comes to him.

"If you'da been thinkin you wouldn't 'a thought that." ~~ "Squints" Palledorous

by rm463 on Sep 27, 2007 2:03 PM CDT up reply actions  

No need for concern
Marmol has been lights out all year and is one of the top relievers in the game this season. He just had an untimely bad day at the office last night. He'll shake it off and go back to blowing everyone out of the water next time he's on the hill.
Missing Da Cubbies from NYC!

by dacubsfan76 on Sep 27, 2007 2:04 PM CDT up reply actions  

Agreed
I used a poor choice of words. I didn't mean to imply that Marmol IS struggling, just meant that last night didn't go so well for him and I hope it has no ill effects on him headed into the post season.
I completely agree that he has been lights out and any suggestion that he will be other wise is premature. Just a thought...

by Tangled Up In Blue on Sep 27, 2007 2:10 PM CDT up reply actions  

Exactly
One earned run since the middle of August? It was bound to happen sooner or later. Just wish it wasn't lastnight, but the loss isn't entirely on him.

by mrsmiff on Sep 27, 2007 2:11 PM CDT up reply actions  

Correct
I didn't mean to insinuate that he had anything to do with the loss. I was talking more about his psyche headed into the post season. After being so dominate all year would he start to question his pitches if he begins to struggled down the stretch?

by Tangled Up In Blue on Sep 27, 2007 2:21 PM CDT up reply actions  

Marmol's psyche
I doubt that it'd affect him. After all, he's got some proven veterans that has been wrung thru the ringer around him - Demps (aka Dumps to some of you), Howry, Eyre, Wood. Plus I'm certain that Lou would talk to him before his psyche gets affected, if that were to happen.

Nawh, I think it'll just add fuel to his competitive fire to come out next time throwing harder. I think he knew it was just a bad day at the office and he'll shake it off.

Missing Da Cubbies from NYC!

by dacubsfan76 on Sep 27, 2007 2:37 PM CDT up reply actions  

Agreed
I would be shocked if it affected him.
Good point about Lou and the other members of the staff...

by Tangled Up In Blue on Sep 27, 2007 2:41 PM CDT up reply actions  

Micah Owings
... went 4 for 4 today with 3 RBI and is now hitting .339 on the year.

Unreal.

No batter in Arizona's starting lineup today had a batting average of .290 -- and their picther is a full .51 higher than everyone else.

And they hit him last?

Tim

by ttagaris on Sep 27, 2007 1:58 PM CDT reply actions  

I believe that he was also a hitter
when he played college ball. There was something mentioned about that when the Cubs played the Baby Backs in AZ and when he pitched against them. You could argue that he's their (Big O)version of our Big Z.
Missing Da Cubbies from NYC!

by dacubsfan76 on Sep 27, 2007 2:05 PM CDT up reply actions  

I CAN TASTE IT, I CAN TASTE IT!!!!
"The game is always healthier when the Cubs are good, and in a week they have made themselves a whole lot better."

by BillHoldenFan on Sep 27, 2007 2:49 PM CDT up reply actions  

Everyone CALM down
I am  guarantying a W for the cubs today.  Dont even bother listening to Pat and Ron or skipping work to watch it.

We are going to Win today, believe me!

YOU GOTTA BELIEVE!!

free old stlyes to everyone if we 'happen' to lose today.

Mark it down - magic number will be 2 by 6:30 (or 8 with track pitching)

GO CUBS!!! Lets do this TODAY!

"I never said most of the things I said" ~ Yogi Berra

by BigZ 4 Cy on Sep 27, 2007 2:08 PM CDT reply actions  

Lineups
Cubs
Soriano LF
Theriot SS
Lee 1B
Ramirez 3B
DeRosa 2B
Soto C
Monroe RF
Jones CF
Trachsel P

Marlins
Ramirez SS
Uggla 2B
Hermida RF
Cabrera 3B
Jacobs 1B
Linden LF
Olivo C
De Aza CF
Olsen P

by eamuscatuli1881 on Sep 27, 2007 2:08 PM CDT reply actions  

Soto
back in the line-up.  Good to see.

by JakeH on Sep 27, 2007 2:09 PM CDT up reply actions  

Interesting
No Murton?  Monroe in right with Jones in center is probably the right call with that ball park
2007 is the year, I can feel it in my bones.

by indytaz on Sep 27, 2007 2:11 PM CDT reply actions  

You guys
are cracking me up over here.....
"Just because you've had enough/ doesn't mean you wanted too much." -Dean Young

by Kegler on Sep 27, 2007 2:12 PM CDT reply actions  

Agreed
There are some real gems in these posts.

After a night when the *Cardinals* bail the Cubs out, YOU HAVE TO BELIEVE. It's just the Cardiac Cubs Karma.

by ElvisCole on Sep 27, 2007 2:38 PM CDT up reply actions  

Who the heck
starts a game at 4:05 local time? This is ridiculous. Everyone who gets off work at 5:00 is going to sprint out to their cars and speed off to the nearest tv. It's going to be chaos! Good thing I work until 6:00 and will be watching the entire game on mlb.com. This season may cause me my job...but it's worth it. GO CUBS.

by montanacubby on Sep 27, 2007 2:25 PM CDT reply actions  

It's Miami
4pm is right after Mojitos and Shuffleboard.

by eamuscatuli1881 on Sep 27, 2007 2:32 PM CDT up reply actions  

It's only 4:05 EST
which would mean 3:05 CST...so y'all have about 2 hours before you get off work....which means that you'll get to see the first 2 1/2 innings of the game with Human Rain Delay on the hill.
Missing Da Cubbies from NYC!

by dacubsfan76 on Sep 27, 2007 2:34 PM CDT up reply actions  

Since it's the Marlins
they weren't expecting a large turnout.

Fan calling Marlins box office: "What time does the game start."
Box Office: "What time can you get here."

It's not to late to go to Soto.

by tharr on Sep 27, 2007 2:37 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yes!
Best. Post. Ever.

phat

by phatass on Sep 27, 2007 2:39 PM CDT up reply actions  

No way!
Funniest thing I've read all day. LMAO!

by Tangled Up In Blue on Sep 27, 2007 2:43 PM CDT up reply actions  

Ladies and Gentleman....
That was simply "BRILLIANT!" (as the Guiness boys would say)
Missing Da Cubbies from NYC!

by dacubsfan76 on Sep 27, 2007 2:45 PM CDT up reply actions  

I haven't live in Miami in many years...
but I seem to remember the afternoon rains are usually around 1-3PM?
1. Chicago Cubs (3--it's a magic number...)

by bison on Sep 27, 2007 3:00 PM CDT up reply actions  

Say...
... is anyone getting the Comcast Extra Innings schedule right now? Because all I am getting on those channels is a screen that says "Sports InDemand".

This had better be fixed by the time the Brewers game is on tonight.

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

by Al Yellon on Sep 27, 2007 2:27 PM CDT reply actions  

Try WGN
n/t
It's not to late to go to Soto.

by tharr on Sep 27, 2007 2:34 PM CDT up reply actions  

For the Brewers game?
n/t
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al Yellon on Sep 27, 2007 2:41 PM CDT up reply actions  

Sorry Al
I thought it was about the Cubs game. The Brewers game is on mlb.tv and On Demand.
It's not to late to go to Soto.

by tharr on Sep 27, 2007 7:48 PM CDT up reply actions  

Hmmmm
This morning I tried to check the schedule to see what would be on tonight but I didn't get the schedule either.  It's normally always available in the morning.  I was wondering if there might be a problem with my cable company (Cox).  I'm on the East Coast.  I wonder if this is some EI type issue.  I agree I want to see the Brewers plus I'm enjoying catching glimpses of the other divisions.  

by rlpete on Sep 27, 2007 2:41 PM CDT up reply actions  

Then...
... it's probably an EI issue, not a Comcast issue.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al Yellon on Sep 27, 2007 2:42 PM CDT up reply actions  

On the pre-game...
...Lou emphasized that he's putting his "best defensive" lineup on the field. I guess that accounts for Soto being given the start. I'd say Pie would be the best defensive option for centerfield, but it doesn't appear he's being considered an option to start games at this point in the season.
Don't tase me, bro!

by daver on Sep 27, 2007 2:46 PM CDT reply actions  

Trachsel
I was at the tie-breaker game in 1998 and felt nervous with Trachsel on the mound. Nine years later, I feel the same way, especially considering how poorly he's pitched recently and the fact that he hasn't pitched in a long time.
"Have Keith Moreland drop a routine fly. Give everybody two bags of peanuts and a frosty malt, And I'll be ready to die." -Steve Goodman

by danimal15 on Sep 27, 2007 2:50 PM CDT reply actions  

Ringtones
Anyone know where is a good place to get Cubbie ringtones?
"Man, this is fun!" - Len Kasper

by ryno HOF 2005 on Sep 27, 2007 2:55 PM CDT reply actions  

Go Cubs Go
free ringtone at: www.myxertones.com

Its one at least....

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

by Lou In Blue on Sep 27, 2007 2:58 PM CDT up reply actions  

Thanks!
I will check it out. GO CUBS GO! 1-0!
"Man, this is fun!" - Len Kasper

by ryno HOF 2005 on Sep 27, 2007 3:15 PM CDT up reply actions  

What Would Really Be Nice...
... is that Dane Cook Cubs Actober Commercial audio...

by initram on Sep 27, 2007 3:14 PM CDT up reply actions  

No No No
Anytime Dane Cook is on my TV, I turn it off.

by IllinoisCubs on Sep 27, 2007 3:27 PM CDT up reply actions  

That was my sister....
I got on here to see what people thought of it.  Thanks
"The game is always healthier when the Cubs are good, and in a week they have made themselves a whole lot better."

by BillHoldenFan on Sep 27, 2007 2:59 PM CDT up reply actions  

Well....
now you know what at least one person thought!
Missing Da Cubbies from NYC!

by dacubsfan76 on Sep 27, 2007 2:59 PM CDT up reply actions  

re: Did anyone catch the national anthem?
Did she even finish the song? It seemed to just fade out on Gameday Audio.
Don't tase me, bro!

by daver on Sep 27, 2007 3:04 PM CDT up reply actions  

I love Sopcast.
I get to watch the game from work.

by SouthsideCub on Sep 27, 2007 3:03 PM CDT reply actions  

Marlins bullpen the last 2 games...
6.1 innings ONLY 4 HITS???

We had better do something different today.

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 27, 2007 3:04 PM CDT reply actions  

Bruce Levine
sez the clubhouse is loose today. Describes Dempster walking around with golf shoes on, wearing a microspeedo, and nothing else but a golf club. wow.
Tinker to Evers to Chance.

by Matt Allison on Sep 27, 2007 3:05 PM CDT reply actions  

Sorry guys..
I don't have a picture of that....yet.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 27, 2007 3:06 PM CDT up reply actions  

Now THERE'S an image I wanted in my head!
Anyone have a red-hot poker so I can go gouge my eyes out??
Missing Da Cubbies from NYC!

by dacubsfan76 on Sep 27, 2007 3:07 PM CDT up reply actions  

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

by buckmulligan on Sep 27, 2007 3:05 PM CDT reply actions  

Wow
I wish I could get Len and Bob on the mlb.com broadcast. I'm so sick of these Marlins' fellers. I'd rather listen to my mom call the game with Rosie O'Donnell.

by montanacubby on Sep 27, 2007 3:06 PM CDT reply actions  

Never
have I heard two people enjoy the suffering of a team as much as these Marlins clowns have the last few days.
Mizzou Tigers #20 in the nation. Chase Daniel for Heisman!

by nji232 on Sep 27, 2007 3:12 PM CDT up reply actions  

Gameday problems?
Anyone else having problems getting gameday to work?

by lji001 on Sep 27, 2007 3:10 PM CDT reply actions  

yep
"temporarily unavailable"

by SuperContext on Sep 27, 2007 3:12 PM CDT up reply actions  

I used the link on the Cubs' page and got it to
work.  Not sure why the link Al provided did not work, or if it was just a coincidence

by lji001 on Sep 27, 2007 3:16 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yeah, I do
I'm using Gamecenter on www.cbs.sportsline.com.  It's slightly faster than Gameday I think.

Yeah!!! Lee doubles, runners in scoring position with 1 out. Off to a good start!

Missing Da Cubbies from NYC!

by dacubsfan76 on Sep 27, 2007 3:12 PM CDT up reply actions  

1-0 Good Guys!
Thank you Rammy for breaking out of that 0-15 streak.
2007 Badger Football - 1-0

by Schwa on Sep 27, 2007 3:13 PM CDT reply actions  

Good Start!
n/t
Bulls 402 ta zip... but Micheal Jordan will be held to under 200 points. - Todd O'Connor

by Lou In Blue on Sep 27, 2007 3:13 PM CDT reply actions  

Riot is the spark plug!
You can't quiet THE RIOT (riotshirts.com)

by TipsyMcStagger on Sep 27, 2007 3:13 PM CDT reply actions  

Someone kindly remind the Cubs...
to work the count a bit?  I know their bullpen has been pretty tough, but come on!
Missing Da Cubbies from NYC!

by dacubsfan76 on Sep 27, 2007 3:14 PM CDT reply actions  

DLee has lost a step.
No way he woulda scored on that.
2007 Badger Football - 1-0

by Schwa on Sep 27, 2007 3:17 PM CDT up reply actions  

santo said
linden has a great arm and the ball wasn't hit very deep...
You can't quiet THE RIOT (riotshirts.com)

by TipsyMcStagger on Sep 27, 2007 3:17 PM CDT up reply actions  

man, it seems like we should have scored twice
that inning. still, gotta like the lead.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie

by buckmulligan on Sep 27, 2007 3:16 PM CDT reply actions  

soto
has really cooled off.

by matthew23 on Sep 27, 2007 3:18 PM CDT reply actions  

Ummm...
Soto is batting .352 in his last 17 at-bats with 5R, 2HR, 4RBIs.  

by IllinoisCubs on Sep 27, 2007 3:31 PM CDT up reply actions  

Nice to see Trachsel..
knows how to pitch with a lead.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 27, 2007 3:20 PM CDT reply actions  

Quoth Ron Santo
"They have been pounding us. It's been like batting practice!"
Don't tase me, bro!

by daver on Sep 27, 2007 3:20 PM CDT reply actions  

mlb.com
just shut off for anyone else?

by montanacubby on Sep 27, 2007 3:23 PM CDT reply actions  

Yep...
went blank about 20 seconds ago.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 27, 2007 3:23 PM CDT up reply actions  

Phew
back now. i was about to go uncorked.

by montanacubby on Sep 27, 2007 3:24 PM CDT up reply actions  

And it's back on now.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 27, 2007 3:24 PM CDT up reply actions  

Excuse me, son, but did you say, "sun"??
There's actually sunshine in Miami?? WHO KNEW!
Missing Da Cubbies from NYC!

by dacubsfan76 on Sep 27, 2007 3:25 PM CDT up reply actions  

What are the odds we end this inning...
with the lead?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 27, 2007 3:25 PM CDT reply actions  

game speed
I doubt this game is over by the time The Office starts.

by matthew23 on Sep 27, 2007 3:25 PM CDT reply actions  

Is it against the law...
to hit the cutoff man anymore?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 27, 2007 3:27 PM CDT reply actions  

pens going
good man lou.
Kevin Hart Watch: IP: 10.2 K: 12 ERA: 0.84 WHIP: 0.94 K/BB: 3.00 a productive farm system is a wonderful thing.

by kylejo on Sep 27, 2007 3:27 PM CDT reply actions  

Jacque Jones'...
throwing arm makes me hate him so much sometimes.
2007 Badger Football - 1-0

by Schwa on Sep 27, 2007 3:27 PM CDT reply actions  

Is Sean Marshall dead?
There is no reason for this bum to be playing baseball in a pennant race.

Oh and nice f'n throw JJ.

by MiniAndretti on Sep 27, 2007 3:27 PM CDT reply actions  

why rich hill
isnt pitching on his regular day is beyond me...
Kevin Hart Watch: IP: 10.2 K: 12 ERA: 0.84 WHIP: 0.94 K/BB: 3.00 a productive farm system is a wonderful thing.

by kylejo on Sep 27, 2007 3:28 PM CDT up reply actions  

gameday
don't know if anyone is watching game day. but i think it's the first time i've seen a ball land outside of the viewing area. (for the IBB)
You can't quiet THE RIOT (riotshirts.com)

by TipsyMcStagger on Sep 27, 2007 3:28 PM CDT reply actions  

Let's get two...
Pretty Please!

by Def Kenny T on Sep 27, 2007 3:28 PM CDT reply actions  

come on Traschel
DP ball here..come on..ground ball.
Now that he is back, play Matt Murton!!

by Chanman25 on Sep 27, 2007 3:28 PM CDT reply actions  

Intentional Walk to load the bases?!?!
Steve Trachel, you are the bane of my existence!!
"They always say time changes things, but you actually have to change them yourself." ~Andy Warhol

by BlueW on Sep 27, 2007 3:29 PM CDT reply actions  

I'd IBB Cabrera as well if I were him....
Cabrera hits Trax WELL!!!!
Missing Da Cubbies from NYC!

by dacubsfan76 on Sep 27, 2007 3:30 PM CDT up reply actions  

If JJ hadn't have forgot about the cutoff
man they wouldn't have done it.

by MiniAndretti on Sep 27, 2007 3:31 PM CDT up reply actions  

This is our best defensive lineup, y'know...
...because of all that experience in the outfield.

by Jerry Mumphrey on Sep 27, 2007 3:29 PM CDT reply actions  

Waiting for Trachsel to come set...
is putting me to sleep.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 27, 2007 3:29 PM CDT reply actions  

if the marlins hit this well, how do other teams
beat them?  seriously, they look like they should be contenders.  seems like the offense more than makes up for the pitching, or lack thereof

by dogcatratcheese on Sep 27, 2007 3:29 PM CDT reply actions  

Everyones 3 favorite words....
Small Sample Size.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 27, 2007 3:30 PM CDT up reply actions  

Uggla, Ramirez, Cabrera, Hermida
Are all awesome, but after them it's decent players.  Uggla strikes out a ton and only hits .250.  Hermida has only been hot for two-three months, Jacobs use to be batting cleanup, and they can't seem to get CF/RF solved.  

Add onto that they have the 4th worst ERA in the Major Leagues... and they pitch in the national league without the DH... and you understand why they lose so often.

They are the Reds actually.  Look at the Team Stats:  http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/stats/byteam?cat=Overall&sort=837

Marlins: .268AVG, 1473H, 198HR, 729RBI, .336OBP
Reds:    .269AVG, 1473H, 202HR, 736RBI, .337OBP

Marlins: 4.95ERA, 1571H
Reds:    4.96ERA, 1570H

by IllinoisCubs on Sep 27, 2007 3:41 PM CDT up reply actions  

at the same time though
hanley and miguel are two of the best players in the game right now.
Kevin Hart Watch: IP: 10.2 K: 12 ERA: 0.84 WHIP: 0.94 K/BB: 3.00 a productive farm system is a wonderful thing.

by kylejo on Sep 27, 2007 3:32 PM CDT up reply actions  

big pitch
Trachsel has gone 3-2 throughout
Club stats since June'07; 61-46 TIED BEST in NL, against LHP starters; 14-14, and 21-10 in one run games, best in MLB, IT'S GOING TO HAPPEN!

by Ivy Walls on Sep 27, 2007 3:30 PM CDT reply actions  

one about Trac
you can type a message between pitches
Club stats since June'07; 61-46 TIED BEST in NL, against LHP starters; 14-14, and 21-10 in one run games, best in MLB, IT'S GOING TO HAPPEN!

by Ivy Walls on Sep 27, 2007 3:31 PM CDT up reply actions  

you could even...
order a pizza from Girodano's and have it delivered to your house in between his pitches!
Missing Da Cubbies from NYC!

by dacubsfan76 on Sep 27, 2007 3:31 PM CDT up reply actions  

a\oh Giordanon', Gino', Lou Malnati's...real zaaa
got imitation out here
Club stats since June'07; 61-46 TIED BEST in NL, against LHP starters; 14-14, and 21-10 in one run games, best in MLB, IT'S GOING TO HAPPEN!

by Ivy Walls on Sep 27, 2007 3:33 PM CDT up reply actions  

Trachsel looks so bad today
I've never heard of half of these guys. And, the ones I do know are way past their prime...This guy here's dead

by Stryker10 on Sep 27, 2007 3:30 PM CDT reply actions  

Get the bullpen going!
Don't let it get out of hand, Lou.

by Itchy on Sep 27, 2007 3:31 PM CDT up reply actions  

haha classic
Kevin Hart Watch: IP: 10.2 K: 12 ERA: 0.84 WHIP: 0.94 K/BB: 3.00 a productive farm system is a wonderful thing.

by kylejo on Sep 27, 2007 3:32 PM CDT up reply actions  

HE looks bad
ALWAYS!

Why did Lou pitch this guy?!

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

by TheEman on Sep 27, 2007 3:34 PM CDT up reply actions  

He must have thought it was 1998
"They always say time changes things, but you actually have to change them yourself." ~Andy Warhol

by BlueW on Sep 27, 2007 3:36 PM CDT up reply actions  

long game today
how many pitches w/ 'Trac
Club stats since June'07; 61-46 TIED BEST in NL, against LHP starters; 14-14, and 21-10 in one run games, best in MLB, IT'S GOING TO HAPPEN!

by Ivy Walls on Sep 27, 2007 3:32 PM CDT reply actions  

30
You can't quiet THE RIOT (riotshirts.com)

by TipsyMcStagger on Sep 27, 2007 3:35 PM CDT up reply actions  

Did I just see Monroe...
position himself BEHIND the ball to make the catch and HIT THE CUTTOFF MAN?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 27, 2007 3:32 PM CDT reply actions  

he's a new cub
give him time.  

Ha...sarcasm.

by cubsonWGN4ever on Sep 27, 2007 3:34 PM CDT up reply actions  

Piniella, best defensive club on the field
except Jones....dumbass.....but it still didn't cost us....
Club stats since June'07; 61-46 TIED BEST in NL, against LHP starters; 14-14, and 21-10 in one run games, best in MLB, IT'S GOING TO HAPPEN!

by Ivy Walls on Sep 27, 2007 3:35 PM CDT up reply actions  

Cut him off...
I thought old Trachsel might have one more in that old arm of his..

well..

HE DOESN'T!  Lou, cut the shit and get him outta there!  I can't stand losing to the goddamn fish!

Strikeouts are boring - besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls. More democratic.

by seanlovescubs on Sep 27, 2007 3:33 PM CDT reply actions  

well our offense not being able to get runners
home isn't helping either. Let's wait and see how our offense fares before we go all out and blame everything on Trachsel.

by cubsnlinux on Sep 27, 2007 3:35 PM CDT up reply actions  

I'm not blameing everything on Trachsel.
But I will be naming my new ulcer after him.
"They always say time changes things, but you actually have to change them yourself." ~Andy Warhol

by BlueW on Sep 27, 2007 3:38 PM CDT up reply actions  

Thank God
I've never heard of half of these guys. And, the ones I do know are way past their prime...This guy here's dead

by Stryker10 on Sep 27, 2007 3:34 PM CDT reply actions  

finally
Longest. Half-inning. Ever.

by MiniAndretti on Sep 27, 2007 3:34 PM CDT reply actions  

Score? Someone?
It is SEPTEMBER, and we're STILL IN IT! YES!

by TheEman on Sep 27, 2007 3:34 PM CDT reply actions  

Trachsel
Do the Cubs have anyone in the pen who can pitch 3 or 4 decent innings of relief?

Maybe Marshall?

"Have Keith Moreland drop a routine fly. Give everybody two bags of peanuts and a frosty malt, And I'll be ready to die." -Steve Goodman

by danimal15 on Sep 27, 2007 3:35 PM CDT reply actions  

Trax
needed that. Hopefully he can go three or four today.

by montanacubby on Sep 27, 2007 3:35 PM CDT reply actions  

30 minute first inning
4.5 hr game?
Very probable.
"These are terrible times, and I shouldn't joke about them." --Warren Zevon

by ExNorthsider on Sep 27, 2007 3:36 PM CDT reply actions  

Trax Will Settle In...
... now, let's be patient, and put some big crooked numbers on the board!

by initram on Sep 27, 2007 3:36 PM CDT reply actions  

Perspective
30 pitches. I don't think anyone expected Trax to go 7 today. Sure, it would have been great, but it would also have been a near miracle. I'll be thrilled if he can settle in and give us 5, but he's not gonna do that at 30 pitches an inning. Not giving up on him yet.

by mrsmiff on Sep 27, 2007 3:36 PM CDT reply actions  

Monroe Sucks
I've never heard of half of these guys. And, the ones I do know are way past their prime...This guy here's dead

by Stryker10 on Sep 27, 2007 3:37 PM CDT reply actions  

Monroe
I don't think he makes the post-season roster.
"These are terrible times, and I shouldn't joke about them." --Warren Zevon

by ExNorthsider on Sep 27, 2007 3:37 PM CDT reply actions  

I think he does
He hit pretty well for the Tigers in the postseason last year. He didn't hit too well during the year (I could be wrong here), but was one of the best hitters for the Tigers all postseason.
Missing Da Cubbies from NYC!

by dacubsfan76 on Sep 27, 2007 3:39 PM CDT up reply actions  

I agree...
... he will make the roster.

by initram on Sep 27, 2007 3:39 PM CDT up reply actions  

it appears things are pretty settled
except for # of pitchers and catchers
Club stats since June'07; 61-46 TIED BEST in NL, against LHP starters; 14-14, and 21-10 in one run games, best in MLB, IT'S GOING TO HAPPEN!

by Ivy Walls on Sep 27, 2007 3:45 PM CDT up reply actions  

Which I Don't Understand
They really aren't actually thinking of Blanco making the roster?  If Soto or Kendall get hurt, they can bring Blanco up to replace them, right?

I thought it was a position-for-position call up in the event of an injury.

You go with 3 starters, 6 relievers plus a long man...

by initram on Sep 27, 2007 3:52 PM CDT up reply actions  

Jones!!
double!!!
Now that he is back, play Matt Murton!!

by Chanman25 on Sep 27, 2007 3:38 PM CDT reply actions  

Trachsel's strategy
is to put the hitters to sleep.

When they almost nod out, he fires the pitch.

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

by TheEman on Sep 27, 2007 3:38 PM CDT reply actions  

well...Jones hitting a lefty
bunt him over
Club stats since June'07; 61-46 TIED BEST in NL, against LHP starters; 14-14, and 21-10 in one run games, best in MLB, IT'S GOING TO HAPPEN!

by Ivy Walls on Sep 27, 2007 3:39 PM CDT reply actions  

Argh!!
I hate this stadium!!! That sounded like another home run that wound up bouncing off the wall.
Don't tase me, bro!

by daver on Sep 27, 2007 3:39 PM CDT reply actions  

JJ double off the wall!
Pat thought that one was gone.

by Itchy on Sep 27, 2007 3:39 PM CDT reply actions  

Ya well
by "HR" i meant "hit tons of foul balls then ground out to SS." sweet. I love it when I'm right.

by montanacubby on Sep 27, 2007 3:43 PM CDT up reply actions  

Jones hitting .284 vs. lefties
I've never heard of half of these guys. And, the ones I do know are way past their prime...This guy here's dead

by Stryker10 on Sep 27, 2007 3:40 PM CDT reply actions  

seems like pitching isn't the only way he
likes to put people to sleep!!
Missing Da Cubbies from NYC!

by dacubsfan76 on Sep 27, 2007 3:43 PM CDT up reply actions  

trax
Steve is a better hitter than Monroe.

by matthew23 on Sep 27, 2007 3:42 PM CDT reply actions  

Great At Bat Here...
... punch a looping single into right...

by initram on Sep 27, 2007 3:42 PM CDT reply actions  

single?
Like to see Alfonso think line drive here.
"These are terrible times, and I shouldn't joke about them." --Warren Zevon

by ExNorthsider on Sep 27, 2007 3:44 PM CDT reply actions  

Alf
is looking for a high fastball he can lunge at and miss.
"Have Keith Moreland drop a routine fly. Give everybody two bags of peanuts and a frosty malt, And I'll be ready to die." -Steve Goodman

by danimal15 on Sep 27, 2007 3:45 PM CDT up reply actions  

How About...
... a double for Soriano... double for Theriot... homer for Lee?  5-1.

by initram on Sep 27, 2007 3:45 PM CDT reply actions  

i like the way you talk... mmm-hmm...
"They always say time changes things, but you actually have to change them yourself." ~Andy Warhol

by BlueW on Sep 27, 2007 3:47 PM CDT up reply actions  

re: i like the way you talk... mmm-hmm...
Is this a Johnny Cash reference or a Sling Blade reference? I can't quite decide.
Don't tase me, bro!

by daver on Sep 27, 2007 3:51 PM CDT up reply actions  

Or Is That...
... a reference to the Crash Test Dummies song?

by initram on Sep 27, 2007 4:16 PM CDT up reply actions  

This game wont be over til 7 at this rate
I've never heard of half of these guys. And, the ones I do know are way past their prime...This guy here's dead

by Stryker10 on Sep 27, 2007 3:46 PM CDT reply actions  

Olsen is going to get bombed
load the bases
Club stats since June'07; 61-46 TIED BEST in NL, against LHP starters; 14-14, and 21-10 in one run games, best in MLB, IT'S GOING TO HAPPEN!

by Ivy Walls on Sep 27, 2007 3:47 PM CDT reply actions  

2-0 in the count
take
Club stats since June'07; 61-46 TIED BEST in NL, against LHP starters; 14-14, and 21-10 in one run games, best in MLB, IT'S GOING TO HAPPEN!

by Ivy Walls on Sep 27, 2007 3:48 PM CDT up reply actions  

Did Soriano walk to first base right away?
Did he realize what had happened when ball four was called?

by IllinoisCubs on Sep 27, 2007 3:47 PM CDT reply actions  

its rare for
him but i'll take it

come on Riot!

Now that he is back, play Matt Murton!!

by Chanman25 on Sep 27, 2007 3:48 PM CDT up reply actions  

WOW
was that Soriano? Really? Nice AB there, bud.

by montanacubby on Sep 27, 2007 3:48 PM CDT reply actions  

Scott Olsen
If he is truly a Cub fan he would tank for us. Just tank loser. It would be my dream to tank a game for the Cubs.

by rallycap on Sep 27, 2007 3:48 PM CDT reply actions  

Pat has to stop saying "drilled"
after every hit ball. Scares or excites me too much.

by Mapmaker on Sep 27, 2007 3:48 PM CDT reply actions  

good point
though I can usually tell by his tone exactly what's happening and whether it's good or bad.

And better than a "belted!" from Chip Caray any day!

"Have Keith Moreland drop a routine fly. Give everybody two bags of peanuts and a frosty malt, And I'll be ready to die." -Steve Goodman

by danimal15 on Sep 27, 2007 3:49 PM CDT up reply actions  

47 pitches for olsen
let's get him!!!
You can't quiet THE RIOT (riotshirts.com)

by TipsyMcStagger on Sep 27, 2007 3:48 PM CDT reply actions  

wow, i love to see an AB like that from soriano
he swings at so many balls, that's what could happen all the time if he always had that approach, and eventually would see more pitches to hit out of the park.

by dogcatratcheese on Sep 27, 2007 3:48 PM CDT reply actions  

aww.....
bottom of the second, this game will be over by 10 maybe..
Now that he is back, play Matt Murton!!

by Chanman25 on Sep 27, 2007 3:49 PM CDT reply actions  

Crap
We need to hold them here and not let it get out of hand.

by Mapmaker on Sep 27, 2007 3:51 PM CDT reply actions  

woah..
nice pitch there by Traschel..
Now that he is back, play Matt Murton!!

by Chanman25 on Sep 27, 2007 3:51 PM CDT reply actions  

and a single
yikes..
Now that he is back, play Matt Murton!!

by Chanman25 on Sep 27, 2007 3:52 PM CDT reply actions  

Bottom of the order up for the Fish
Let's go 1-2-3 and get back to Lee, Ramirez and DeRosa...

by Def Kenny T on Sep 27, 2007 3:52 PM CDT reply actions  

OK
NOW let's go 1-2-3...

by Def Kenny T on Sep 27, 2007 3:53 PM CDT up reply actions  

Cubs had Olsen on the ropes, Theriot
should have taken the 2-1 and forced him to throw another strike.....
Club stats since June'07; 61-46 TIED BEST in NL, against LHP starters; 14-14, and 21-10 in one run games, best in MLB, IT'S GOING TO HAPPEN!

by Ivy Walls on Sep 27, 2007 3:53 PM CDT reply actions  

Feels like an election slogan: Anybody BUT Trachse
He just doesn't seem to have major league stuff.
"These are terrible times, and I shouldn't joke about them." --Warren Zevon

by ExNorthsider on Sep 27, 2007 3:53 PM CDT reply actions  

damnit
traschel you suck....
Now that he is back, play Matt Murton!!

by Chanman25 on Sep 27, 2007 3:53 PM CDT reply actions  

another lead off hit
 how many times has that NOT happened this series.  seriously, does anyone know, i'd be suprised if it was more than 30% of the time.

by dogcatratcheese on Sep 27, 2007 3:53 PM CDT reply actions  

Unbelievable.
2-1 Florida Runner on 2nd NO OUTS.
2007 Badger Football - 1-0

by Schwa on Sep 27, 2007 3:54 PM CDT reply actions  

Bullpen
As much fun as it is to see the cubs again make a race of it with the Brewers, get Trachsel out of this damn game because if the marlins put up a big inning, this game is over.

DmL

by dmlichte on Sep 27, 2007 3:54 PM CDT reply actions  

This is a nightmare.
A friggin' nightmare.
Don't tase me, bro!

by daver on Sep 27, 2007 3:54 PM CDT reply actions  

jesus
how the bleep do you not catch that?

by matthew23 on Sep 27, 2007 3:54 PM CDT reply actions  

Cubs look frayed....
They need to put together a big inning and relax...
Club stats since June'07; 61-46 TIED BEST in NL, against LHP starters; 14-14, and 21-10 in one run games, best in MLB, IT'S GOING TO HAPPEN!

by Ivy Walls on Sep 27, 2007 3:54 PM CDT reply actions  

Soriano should have had that one
he got alligator arms at the wall.
Club stats since June'07; 61-46 TIED BEST in NL, against LHP starters; 14-14, and 21-10 in one run games, best in MLB, IT'S GOING TO HAPPEN!

by Ivy Walls on Sep 27, 2007 3:55 PM CDT up reply actions  

Some offense would definitely help
But Lou has to get Trachsel out of the game. He's pitching high school meat.
"These are terrible times, and I shouldn't joke about them." --Warren Zevon

by ExNorthsider on Sep 27, 2007 3:55 PM CDT up reply actions  

meh..
come on Traschel...you complain that you want to not be in the bullpen, but you can't prove yourself when you start!?!
Now that he is back, play Matt Murton!!

by Chanman25 on Sep 27, 2007 3:55 PM CDT reply actions  

take himout you old f**k
Lou trying to blow our season...is he watching the same game, its  a joke they gave this guy a start

by DC Cubbie on Sep 27, 2007 3:55 PM CDT reply actions  

DeAza came in 1-33 in his last
34 at-bats.  Let's not have Trach face four of the best hitters in the NL again.

by IllinoisCubs on Sep 27, 2007 3:55 PM CDT reply actions  

This guy hits a double off the wall
and we can't get a hit with two on and two out. Christ. On the ropes again.

by Mapmaker on Sep 27, 2007 3:55 PM CDT reply actions  

Oh, how I hate these stinkin' fish!
"They always say time changes things, but you actually have to change them yourself." ~Andy Warhol

by BlueW on Sep 27, 2007 3:55 PM CDT reply actions  

How the hell...
...can we not keep the freaking Marlins from scoring on us?  We're making them look like the '27 Yankees here.

by mistersite on Sep 27, 2007 3:56 PM CDT reply actions  

Let's see some of that "experience"
and wiggle out of this jam with only one run scored...

by Def Kenny T on Sep 27, 2007 3:56 PM CDT reply actions  

it's gonna be at least 3-1 at the end of this
inning.  lou needs to go to the bullpen, i can't stand watching trax pitch like this, we have a really good well rested bullpen, use it.

by dogcatratcheese on Sep 27, 2007 3:56 PM CDT reply actions  

I thought we had
a pretty decent bullpen!  make the change!!!

by JoToPo on Sep 27, 2007 3:56 PM CDT reply actions  

Trachsel
is driving me nuts. It's like water torture.
It's not to late to go to Soto.

by tharr on Sep 27, 2007 3:56 PM CDT reply actions  

Traschel please show us that you
are major league capable of pitching!
Now that he is back, play Matt Murton!!

by Chanman25 on Sep 27, 2007 3:57 PM CDT reply actions  

Trach is nibling
that will piss off Piniella the most....
Club stats since June'07; 61-46 TIED BEST in NL, against LHP starters; 14-14, and 21-10 in one run games, best in MLB, IT'S GOING TO HAPPEN!

by Ivy Walls on Sep 27, 2007 3:57 PM CDT reply actions  

and good throw Monroe
you are in there for defense, good job...
Now that he is back, play Matt Murton!!

by Chanman25 on Sep 27, 2007 3:58 PM CDT reply actions  

BTW
So much for getting 5 out of Trachsel.

by mrsmiff on Sep 27, 2007 3:58 PM CDT reply actions  

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

by BlueW on Sep 27, 2007 3:58 PM CDT reply actions  

still a good throw better than Jock
but stll need aally..5 runs
Club stats since June'07; 61-46 TIED BEST in NL, against LHP starters; 14-14, and 21-10 in one run games, best in MLB, IT'S GOING TO HAPPEN!

by Ivy Walls on Sep 27, 2007 3:58 PM CDT reply actions  

Trachsel has not changed since 1994.
Leadoff man on base every inning.
Pitches the entire game from the stretch.
In trouble from start to finish.
Minimum 25 pitches in first inning; 100 through five innings.
Minimum 45 seconds between pitches.
High stress for fans every time.

The fact that he has been around as long as he has, and has even close to a .500 career record (12 games under) is amazing.  In the pre-expansion era, this guy would not have played AAA ball.  In the expansion era, a 13-year Major League career.  I understand the idea of acquiring a veteran for the stretch run, but every start Trachsel has made in a Cubs uniform, I swear, has taken an extra 15 minutes off my life.  Probably 30 if it was a meaningful game.  

"Don't complain to me about the stormy weather, boys. Just bring the ship into port." --Steve Stone, September 2004

by ctcoff99 on Sep 27, 2007 3:59 PM CDT reply actions  

Yeah, but the Cubs love to bring back crappy
players of yore and trade away future superstars.

by FortLauderdaleCubs on Sep 27, 2007 4:01 PM CDT up reply actions  

Quoth Ron Santo:
"They need to rally and score about eight runs."
Don't tase me, bro!

by daver on Sep 27, 2007 3:59 PM CDT reply actions  

Jim Hendry
Love those late season trades.

Craig Monroe - completely worthless
Steve Trachsel - totally ineffective and cost us a few games
Jason Kendall - opens the floodgates for opposing base stealers.

Had Hendry done nothing, the Cubs would be in better shape.

dmL

by dmlichte on Sep 27, 2007 3:59 PM CDT reply actions  

agree with the first two
but Kendall was a good pick up whether you like it or not..
Now that he is back, play Matt Murton!!

by Chanman25 on Sep 27, 2007 4:00 PM CDT up reply actions  

Kendall
his bat has been extremely inconsistent. He has great stretches then horrid stretches. His defense is nothing great and he has thrown out two base runners all season. There have been games when this trade looks great, games when it looks absolutely horrid.

DmL

by dmlichte on Sep 27, 2007 4:03 PM CDT up reply actions  

so do you want barrett back?
 
Now that he is back, play Matt Murton!!

by Chanman25 on Sep 27, 2007 4:04 PM CDT up reply actions