After tonight, the series moves to Philadelphia, where there's a good chance rain may postpone game 3 on Saturday.
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Don't everybody jump on the gamethread at once...
I kinda thing this one’s gonna be a home run derby. Shields can have difficulties early in games, and Myers as a #2 in the World Series isn’t something I’m feelin’. The Rays will probably even this series up tonight.
Dan
dtpollitt - October 23, 2008
If anybody knows what Woot! is...
their most recent Woot-Off item’s comments mentioned the Cubs, and I think it’s quite funny. A strong jab us Cubbies fans…
Found here.
(new window)
Dan
dtpollitt - October 23, 2008
What do you know
I always thought “woot” was just something obnoxious people (like me) said.
Brett Taylor - October 24, 2008
w00t!
dtpollitt - October 24, 2008
Fox's "Keys To The Game"
aren’t actually keys.
Philly’s was: “Where’s Ryan Howard?”, which to that I retort, at first base.
And the Devil Rays’ was: “Don’t wanna go to Philly 0-2”. No shit.
dtpollitt - October 23, 2008
Evan Longoria
makes me bones shiver.
dtpollitt - October 23, 2008
How can we have more comments
in an imaginary game thread by SWL, but FIVE in a real-life championship game?
dtpollitt - October 23, 2008
Six
Baltimo - October 23, 2008
Seven
Al Yellon - October 23, 2008
boom outta here
Chanman25 - October 23, 2008
There's no way in hell Brett Myers' curve is one of the best five in baseball.
Here’s some dudes I can think of with much better curves:
Zito
Oswalt
maybe Wood?
King Felix
Halladay
Wasn’t Prior’s pretty sick a few years ago, too?
Anyway, Myers’ curve isn’t top 5, I’m certain it’s probably not even top 10. FOX, you’re idiots.
dtpollitt - October 23, 2008
How can you SAY that!
Joe Buck’s so good, he can even remember what sport he’s announcing tonight!
cwyers - October 23, 2008
What up Colin.
You always been a regular at GROTA or just writing there more and more now? I’ve noticed you around there more often.
Dan
dtpollitt - October 23, 2008
I started writing for them a few months ago.
They wanted to diversify their portfolio a bit, I guess. Every so often I get complains about “yet another Theriot bashing post,” which is weird, because I can’t think of what else I would be brought on board for. :)
cwyers - October 23, 2008
I haven't seen one in awhile. Time for a new one?
dtpollitt - October 23, 2008
I'm considering posting an old one and seeing if anyone notices that I've used it before.
cwyers - October 23, 2008
Fair enough.
dtpollitt - October 23, 2008
AND WITH THAT PLAY AT THE PLATE...
…ROCCO IS OUT FOR 64 MORE GAMES!!
dtpollitt - October 23, 2008
OMG YER SO FUNNY
NittanyCub - October 23, 2008
You be quiet, you Penn State fan.
I’m hoping the Badgers can win at least ONE more game this season.
dtpollitt - October 23, 2008
You guys started off pretty hot.
After this season, PSU loses it’s top 3 wide outs. It’s gonna be a bad, bad year next year.
NittanyCub - October 23, 2008
We are so experienced and have so much depth this year...
…what a waste. First Cubs, then 4 straight from the Badgers, and it could be 5.
dtpollitt - October 23, 2008
anyone actually watching this?
Chanman25 - October 23, 2008
Yes.
dtpollitt - October 23, 2008
Really fun video of Shea Stadium scoreboard falling...
I laughed.
Found here.
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Dan
dtpollitt - October 23, 2008
nice...
though I am glad I got to see it last year before they demolished it
Chanman25 - October 23, 2008
THIS JUST IN!
Rocco Baldelli still playing! Incredible, the Glass Cinderella is struggling through this.
dtpollitt - October 23, 2008
4-0 Devil Rays
And I’m not sure how I feel about Cliff Floyd being in the World Series.
dtpollitt - October 23, 2008
He's involved in small ball!
cwyers - October 23, 2008
Jayson Werth:
LVP
dtpollitt - October 23, 2008
Wow, that was a throw
But +1 to dtp
cubsfaninatl - October 23, 2008
Phillies just aren't playing good today.
cubsfaninatl - October 23, 2008
They're getting their hits, they're just not bunching them up together.
Lot of opportunities, just aren’t cashing them in.
cwyers - October 23, 2008
I jsut read that GROTA article about Lee, the new one.
Still ticks me off that to some, Lee should be traded/shopped. Argh.
dtpollitt - October 23, 2008
I really don't think any ideas should be off-limits.
If you can get a player with more value (to the Cubs) for Lee, then by all means, do it. I wouldn’t go out of my way to do it, though.
cwyers - October 23, 2008
Can't we just create a SS/leadoff
like in Madden? Bats switch, throws right, about 6’2", 195 lbs, above average speed, good range to his left, doesn’t like to dance or wear necklaces (think Reyes…only opposite), and……..how bout doesn’t wear batting gloves? Can’t we just do that?
Dan
dtpollitt - October 23, 2008
I think Congress banned that sort of research.
cwyers - October 23, 2008
Everyone on FOX is bitching about Howard's homer-less streak.
FOX is dumb, Part 3.
He’s gone 12 games in a row this season without a home run, which is one MORE game than the “drought” he’s in now. The guy hit 48 dongs with 146 ribbies while batting .251, give him a fucking break. When he’s hot, he’s hot. When he’s not, well, that’s why 146 RBIs witha .251 average is one of the lowest averages with one of the highest RBI totals in baseball history.
dtpollitt - October 23, 2008
In 2071 career ABs, and 177 HRs (not counting playoffs), Howard’s career HR per AB is 11.7. That is ridiculous. Like Not-On-Roids-But-Still-Hits-The-Cover-Off-The-Ball ridiculous.
dtpollitt - October 23, 2008
You mean AB/HR?
I think the most HR/AB you can have is one.
cwyers - October 23, 2008
Well, if anyone could do it...
…Howard could hit multiple homers in one at-bat.
dtpollitt - October 23, 2008
Jayson! Comin' thru in the clutch.
He’s havin a great night thus far.
dtpollitt - October 23, 2008
If Howard was in a Cubs uniform...
…he would fit right in during the playoffs.
dtpollitt - October 23, 2008
LOL.
BTW, that singer was pretty bad for the 7th inning stretch.
zevkalman - October 23, 2008
why is God bless america the 7th inning stetch song instead of TMOTTBG?
Madison Cub Fan - October 23, 2008
Answer:
Rays’ fans don’t go out to the ball game. Rarely, if ever.
dtpollitt - October 23, 2008
don't a lot of stadiums do that? I think Camden Yards, Shea, and Nationals Stadium do...
I myself don’t like it, but different strokes for different folks…
zevkalman - October 23, 2008
I wasn't aware of that.
Madison Cub Fan - October 23, 2008
because it's the national anthem
…or at least they wish it was, in the red states.
nathew - October 24, 2008
Phillies look a lot like the Cubs....
or at least they leave runners on base like the Cubs…
kcjones - October 23, 2008
Those bases empty homers ....
go down like an ultra light no alcohol beer…..unless they come in the back-back-back form…
kcjones - October 23, 2008
The sabermagicians will ridicule the crap out of the following, but...
The Phillies have a lineup full of talented hitters. But equally important they have a lineup full of “ballplayers.” Chase Utley, Jayson Werth, Shane Victorino, Greg Dobbs, Matt Stairs….they are “ballplayers.” We have two such guys on our roster….Mark DeRosa and Reed Johnson. We need more guys like this.
I’ll open up the floor to mockery and such. But I know a handful on this board know precisely what I speak of. It falls into the category of discussion on “chemistry.”
MDBNIU - October 23, 2008
LOB...
kills even the best of them……Phils got away w/ it last night…but it bit’em in the a$$ tonight….
kcjones - October 23, 2008
Many LOB...
…can be frustrating to watch, but I also think this tends to happen a lot to the better offensive clubs because they are simply getting more guys on base. The Phils offense reminds me a little of the Cubs from 04, except, the Phils have a legit base stealing threat (with numerous guys) which adds a dimension that helps offset reliance on just power.
Werth is a guy who can take some of the most futile swings you have ever seen his first couple AB’s, and then get a big hit late in the game. As a rule, they seem to have good “baseball smarts” and they are aggressive.
MPH73 - October 24, 2008
Wish "we" had Victorino in center...
and Utley at 2nd………
We had Stairs….
kcjones - October 23, 2008
How did Ryan Theriot get kicked out of the Overrated White Players club?
cwyers - October 24, 2008
I was just gonna ask what makes a guy a "ballplayer"
but I think you just nailed it.
Brett Taylor - October 24, 2008
Please don't tell me
your aforementioned favorite pitcher Rich Harden isn’t a “ballplayer” now? Com’on Mike. This is one weak-sauce post.
dtpollitt - October 24, 2008
No mockery from me.
I agree with you.
Al Yellon - October 24, 2008
First time I have to admit I agree with you
I’m taking your definition of “ballplayer” to include all the usual physical talent and ability to play the game as well as that chemistry we have been talking about the last few days. I think Shane Victorino and Evan Longoria both epitomize that.
Weeghman Park - October 24, 2008
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