Save the prospects for something more important, such as a SP. Roberts is an all star 2B, but I don’t think Hendry is interested in replacing Derosa as of right now.
where I could get the shirt with the cub logo under the rib cage bones. They kept showing some guy wearing it after the Edmonds home run and its pretty bad ass.
i saw some girl selling it on the way to the addison stop, coming from wrigley. i’d guess cubworld + wrigleyvillesports will pick it up soon if it’s not there yet.
We are all now dumber for having witnessed that… at no point, in your incoherant, senseless maneuvering did you come anywhere close to an intelligent baseball thought… I award you no points, and may god have mercy on your soul
He’s pulling off with his head, his hands are out of whack with his stride, and he’s letting go with his top hand too early. He has no shot a driving a pitch right now.
they had no business not getting one across the plate..
i understand we maybe shouldn’t have won, but they had bases loaded no out and leave them out there. Sad way to end the game. . Oh well, get them tomorrow.
CEDENO sucks. he had a nice three weeks to start the year. I hope Lou finally realizes this. I hope we can trade this life-time utility dude for something.
Horrible, disappointing end to the game. The key at-bat was Cedeno’s – he had no business swinging at those pitches around his shoulders. Really looked like a greenhorn rookie out there. And that seemed to put added pressure on Fukudome and Blanco, that they had to be the hero and make up for Ronnie’s poor at bat.
can be attributed to having good, patient at-bats and not getting themselves out. Really mystifying how they reverted to having nervous, “oh my god I hope I don’t K” swings out of Cedeno, Fukudome, and Blanco.
Without a doubt, those were the three worst at-bats of the season, in a row...
Oh well, I guess you can’t win them all….it just seemed like it! Great winning streak, let’s show up focused and ready to play tomorrow and start a new streak.
much better utility players out there then cedeno and I know we can get a better player than Murton. I’m just hoping that some of the people that want Cedeno to play so badly see what kind of player he really is. He really can’t hit. Tonight proved it even more. He had no business chasing those last to pitches
You’re absolutely right, Police, Patterson was the goat tonight. Although, the Cubs have to get over their tendency to swing from their heels everytime the bases are loaded. Nothing wrong with taking a few pitches with no one out, guys. Get ‘em tomorrow.
Well, how about this…if the Cubs can find a starter to replace Marquis, then we can send him along with Cotts and Hoffpauir for Winn. Therefore, the salary matches perfectly.
easy there big fella. The Indians don’t want Marquis and it would take more than E-Patt, Gallagher, Hoffpauir, and Cotts to get Sabathia. It would take Gallagher, E-Patt, and Veal to get him. Heck, even more possibly considering Shapiro wants ready talent for his team next year.
But it would take alot of talent to get Sabathia. There are teams with better talent than the Cubs and it’s going to take Hendry all his time and energy to get Sabathia.
he is NOT a power hitter, line drive doubles hitter….then they wanted him to hit for power…now he can’t hit at all…..man, talk about ruining a great swing!!!!
ruined career….I thought that, when he came to the Cubs, he would hit well for average, doubles hitter, a right handed bat with a sweet swing….but, after being told he had to hit for power, he just fell apart. Just another example of a kid losing a great career…..I know I have to spell this out….NOT a HOF career, just one where he would start, hit .300 and STICK…..
you actually think Cintron is any better? Wake up and look at his career! He’s not that good of a pinch hitter nor he is a better defensive player than Cedeno.
IF you mean Cedeno, look at the first of the year. Tonight he thought he should win it right there!!!! That is NOT Clu-less-do…..just trying too damn hard….he has been with the big team TOO long to know that it takes one hit to do it….he should have kept the bat on his shoulder until he had 2 strikes, is all…..he is NOT clueless though…..
but he makes a difference tonight because there is no way he tries to hustle to catch that ball that EPAT dropped. I guess that is a difference but not necessarily a positive one.
His spot never comes up in the 9th since Ryan makes the catch
or walk people. It will burn you almost everytime.
At this point, the only way this team loses lately is if they make mistakes in the field. Outside of the Kuroda Game, this team has made some sort of mental gaffe, error, or wildness that lead to run (s) that ended up being the difference in their losses.
I am not complaining…just saying that they would be in even better position if they were better defenders and walked a little less of the opposing tem
Fukodome’s. He’s been handled with sliders and big curveballs away after an inside pitch. Pitchers found a hole in that swing of his running away from home plate.
Cedeño’s luck ran out. He is showing who he really is.
Cintrón and Roberts came determined to show the Cubs what they could have done for the team.
The Cubs showed their talent coming from behind but also showed their holes in the last inning. Tomorrow is another day.
Kosuke really disappointed me on that last AB…..he should have known what was coming after strike 2….yet he swung (swang? swingded? swingled?) at a pitch that was a couple feet outside…
just pointing out a weakness…..Henry our last gasp? He is a great coach, NEEDS to be on this team….but as a last chance PH? Nope…..please understand that I think Henry is an intregal piece to this teams success…..WE NEED HENRY!!!! However, as a last AB PH, nope….
The problem is that with the injuries the bench is thin right now.
Especially after Lou sent a pinch hitter for Edmonds. With the full team that’s a good move. With a depleted bench that move left Lou with no options in the 9th and with a weaker defense in the OF in the 9th inning.
After Cedeño struck out we still had two more chances. Fukudome’s K took the sac fly out as a pressure maker and forced the next hitter to get a hit or lose.
But Fukudome K’s and we still lose, just by 1 run.
I’m worried that pitchers found Fukudome’s weakness, the only hole in his swing. He has to stay in the box when he’s pitched away if he wants to avoid those K’s.
It just seems that sometimes the Cubs fail with the bases loaded because they are overly agressive. They forget that all the pressure is on the pitcher and that they should just look for their pitch….
Idk why people are saying Hendry should have kept Cintron. His career OBP is 315; he’s not any better than Cedeno. Roberts would have been great obviously, but I would rather save the talent for pitching, not hitting.
I suppose, but Cedeno makes some doozies as errors. He air mailed a throw way over DLEE’s head (a tough feat) a couple weeks ago. I have also been at Wrigley last year when he called for a pop-up in the infield, and dropped it.
If this is any consolation, I don’t expect Cedeño to finish the season as a Cub. There is a very good chance he’s traded. However, he’s making sure the team won’t get much in return.
Derek Lee hitting so many grounders with runners on 1st. Cintrón’s inadequate defense bailed Lee once but Lee is an experienced hitter. He should know better. He’s swinging at the ground when he should be trying to elevate the ball.
I have pointed this out many times….Is he hurt? What is wrong? Even when he hits, the ball does not have the same crispness off the bat…...he has a good game, then a few bad ones…so, is something wrong with my favorite player, DLee?
Sad to say those years are looking more and more like anomolies
the big issue I have is how long we’re going to keep him in the 3 hole. We’ve been winning in spite of his poor clutch hitting but what happens if and when we start to slide a little bit. The #3 slot is supposed to be our best hitter and, I’m sorry, but these days Lee doesn’t qualify.
That he has not been very clutch. What I find most alarming is that pitchers are not afraid to pitch him. This usually causes himself to not get into hitters counts in those clutch situtations. When he does get the opportunity, he seems to always swing at pitchers pitches…
Clearly he’s having a huge problem here and it’s gotten around the league(s). It’s so obvious the way pitchers are exploiting him -I’m more worried about this than anything else right now. I don’t see Lee making adjustments and it’s consistently hurting us in the clutch. How much longer can we keep him hitting third?
He should be protected by the fact that ARAM bats behind him. You would think that he would see more strikes. Problem is he is not swinging at strikes. He is also taking a lot of good pitches and swing at pitchers pitches… Those are all just signs of a slump….
he’s fine physically. DLee isn’t a warrior type, so unfortunately he’s more prone than most to being distracted by outside influence. Perhaps with his daughter’s situation, his game isn’t what it could be, and it just might stay that way. Don’t be shocked to see Lou juggle the lineup some more this year.
I got to work just in time to watch the last couple of outs on gameday. I didn’t have the heart to listen to Ron’s heart break on the audio. Well, go get em tomorrow! I guess I mean later today.
First?
That Brian Roberts looks like a good player. I wonder if the Cubs could get him?
ChipSet - June 24, 2008
I added a "duck" in angle brackets
that didn’t show up in the post….
ChipSet - June 24, 2008
No...
Save the prospects for something more important, such as a SP. Roberts is an all star 2B, but I don’t think Hendry is interested in replacing Derosa as of right now.
Geo4MVP - June 24, 2008
Good night to be wearing feathers
Orioles, cardinals, and blue jays all with big leads.
ChipSet - June 24, 2008
whoa is us...
mets and cubs both gettin an a$$ kickin tonight…at least you guys have a winning record. we’re playing w/our AA team in Shea this evening.
LOUtheMETandNATSfan - June 24, 2008
Didn't Ollie Perez start tonight?
What the hell happened over there?
gary varsho - June 24, 2008
Guthrie is a good pitcher
I had a bad feeling about tonight considering Marshall is not even close to his level. Oh well…
Geo4MVP - June 24, 2008
hooray overflow!
and hooray beer!
lswaidz - June 24, 2008
go beer!
MiCubsFan - June 24, 2008
Beer:
the solution to, and cause of, all the world’s problems.
gary varsho - June 24, 2008
Well ... um ... I don't think we'll be seeing Kerry ...
cocknfire - June 24, 2008
back.... got booted from net... sigh
MiCubsFan - June 24, 2008
sexy is so lucky... and mark was in that frame too
lswaidz - June 24, 2008
Julianne is such a sweetie
sue369 - June 24, 2008
Pretty hot,
but that’s gotta be a wig, right?
Matt Allison - June 24, 2008
nope, it's all hers
sue369 - June 24, 2008
She's a hottie alright...
Can’t say much for her singing though.
Bump Bailey - June 24, 2008
no way
BB has all his own hair
lswaidz - June 24, 2008
Something tells me the carpet doesn't match the drapes.
gary varsho - June 24, 2008
ZING!
lswaidz - June 24, 2008
Her whole family
are all blondes.
sue369 - June 24, 2008
I stand corrected.
gary varsho - June 24, 2008
her extensions say blonde
her eyebrows say otherwise… but what do i know??
lswaidz - June 24, 2008
lets get some runs after the stretch
MiCubsFan - June 24, 2008
I know it's a little too early
But tomorrow pitching match will be Lily vs Burres.
Geo4MVP - June 24, 2008
Whats the pitch count on Guthry?
cubbierc - June 24, 2008
too many
lswaidz - June 24, 2008
pfft...80
Geo4MVP - June 24, 2008
And now...
you all know what autotune does in the recording studio.
Matt Allison - June 24, 2008
This guest conductor thing has run its course.
It’s time to hand it over to Ron.
gary varsho - June 24, 2008
+1
MiCubsFan - June 24, 2008
+2
lswaidz - June 24, 2008
Who wants to bet that BB pays no attention to the bottom of the seventh?
cocknfire - June 24, 2008
oh he'll pay attention
just not to the game
lswaidz - June 24, 2008
I was wondering where the hell everyone went...I thought you all left me (sniffles)
dtpollitt - June 24, 2008
Damn! You found us!
cocknfire - June 24, 2008
Are you crying!?!?!?!?
There’s no crying in baseball!!!!!!!!!!!
gary varsho - June 24, 2008
Sorry coach
dtpollitt - June 24, 2008
Eye candy ...
NOT Ear candy
cubnational - June 24, 2008
my aching ears
MiCubsFan - June 24, 2008
Well, it's time for the rally
cubnational - June 24, 2008
I'd keep your dancing skills tuned up
cocknfire - June 24, 2008
let's count how many times len's voice cracks during this interview
puberty is so awkward sometimes
lswaidz - June 24, 2008
LOL
cubnational - June 24, 2008
lmao
Man, he sounds like a freekin 15 year old.
Geo4MVP - June 24, 2008
I remember when I went thru poverty...
LT - June 24, 2008
Lee 1b
MiCubsFan - June 24, 2008
there's a start
Geo4MVP - June 24, 2008
Gotta start somehow
cocknfire - June 24, 2008
go cubs go!
MiCubsFan - June 24, 2008
she's got a singing career
and I’m going to be Angeline Jolie’s next boy toy
cubnational - June 24, 2008
Alright, its a start
californiachicagoan - June 24, 2008
Sean Marshall is not a major league starting pitcher
I’ve said it many times before. A second time thru the lineup and the hitters lick their chops.
MDBNIU - June 24, 2008
News Flash: Lieber is pitching and the Cubs are Batting
cubnational - June 24, 2008
I can't stand him..
He just lays in the 85 mph down the pipe.
ARAM FOR MVP - June 24, 2008
Well...he is a number 5 pitcher
The problem with him is stamina, usually does not last long in a game.
Geo4MVP - June 24, 2008
No, he is not a number 5 pitcher
Rather he is a triple A pitcher.
MDBNIU - June 24, 2008
Meh...he can post a 5.00 ERA
without problem. After all ,most number 5 pitchers usually have an ERA around 5.00 or higher.
Geo4MVP - June 24, 2008
I predicted your coming in this thread.
your drivel is a worn out and predictable as a Star Trek plot.
gary varsho - June 24, 2008
It's a shame
that there isn’t an ignore function.
bubbamike the one and only - June 24, 2008
+111111
cocknfire - June 24, 2008
Go away.
gary varsho - June 24, 2008
This, btw, is what my "And it begins" was in ref to
cocknfire - June 24, 2008
go cubs go oo ohh
cubnational - June 24, 2008
I can't believe that woman
is a professional singer. She is tone deaf.
JEROMEWALTON'SBATTINGSTANCE - June 24, 2008
And it begins
cocknfire - June 24, 2008
i wonder if mark taught her to throw the high... hard.... one....
zing?
lswaidz - June 24, 2008
wow
dero was like a pig in shit with julianne
neifi - June 24, 2008
and he's married to a model
HectorVillanueva - June 24, 2008
Wow ... the lights are on but nobody's home
cocknfire - June 24, 2008
here we go baby!
the hottie is good luck
lswaidz - June 24, 2008
2 on no one out for Edmonds
MiCubsFan - June 24, 2008
she needs to keep the day job at Coyote Ugly's
cubnational - June 24, 2008
Um she's a good
Morman girl.
sue369 - June 24, 2008
Any good news tonight?
sweetswinger - June 24, 2008
kosuke went deep
check back next inning, might have more for ya
lswaidz - June 24, 2008
haha
like i said ;-)
lswaidz - June 24, 2008
No mater what happens
the Cubs will end the night in first place.
bubbamike the one and only - June 24, 2008
Keep the merry go round going
californiachicagoan - June 24, 2008
Helluva piece of hitting by Rammy.
gary varsho - June 24, 2008
Why do I feel like saying I want to be Mark DeRosa when I grow up?
cocknfire - June 24, 2008
mark is so mah boy
i’d be hittin on that girl like crazy if i were him… eventhough he’s married to model heidi miller
lswaidz - June 24, 2008
No wonder DeRo isn't hot
tonight he spent it in his pants with that dance with dumb blond girl,lol
love the ivy - June 24, 2008
Jimmy Ballgame!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
cocknfire - June 24, 2008
JIMMY BALLGAME!!!!!!
lswaidz - June 24, 2008
YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
cubnational - June 24, 2008
HR!!!
Geo4MVP - June 24, 2008
YEAH BABY
MissouriKev - June 24, 2008
Go Jedmon!!!!
love the ivy - June 24, 2008
HR!!!!!!! Jimmy Baseball!!!!
MiCubsFan - June 24, 2008
3 Run shot Jimmy Ballgame!!!
Geo4MVP - June 24, 2008
how does this girl sing any albums? her rendition of “take me out…” was terrible!
in the middle of me typing… GO JIMMY!!!!!
jackieboy - June 24, 2008
HOly shit!!
Bump Bailey - June 24, 2008
Holy Hill!
love the ivy - June 24, 2008
There's a start......
Go JE
LT - June 24, 2008
AND THE JIM EDMONDS FAN BOWS IN ABJECT WORSHIP!
cubnational - June 24, 2008
bOOYAH!!!
californiachicagoan - June 24, 2008
Al – it looks like Awful Announcing picked up your Joe Morgan Rant!http://awfulannouncing.com/
Reed's Johnson - June 24, 2008
that's so awesome
lswaidz - June 24, 2008
HEY, HEY, JIMMY!!!!!
gary varsho - June 24, 2008
Are they trying to sell more of those cubby heard in the skeleton shirt?
because i just bought one
lswaidz - June 24, 2008
i admit it
I was wrong about Edmonds
billy pilgrim - June 24, 2008
I think just about everybody was
cocknfire - June 24, 2008
welcome to the club. :)
slcathena - June 24, 2008
you can pick up your "i told you so card"
after the game
lswaidz - June 24, 2008
I AM BACK AND OFFICIALLY UN-BUMMED!!!!!!!!!!!
JIMMAY!!!
slcathena - June 24, 2008
darn, hire that girl to sit in the booth everygame..... she brought us luck! LOL
MiCubsFan - June 24, 2008
I think Len, Bob and Sexy would agree w/your suggestion ;)
cocknfire - June 24, 2008
I bet they would! LOL
MiCubsFan - June 24, 2008
yes she did
Julianne is really a sweet person.
sue369 - June 24, 2008
Jim Edmonds has been HUGE
Felix who?
MDBNIU - June 24, 2008
truth
CubbyBlues - June 24, 2008
3-4-5 cant keep down all night
cubbierc - June 24, 2008
I think I spoke too early, lol
It’s a whole new ballgame!!! Let’s keep this rally going!!!
Geo4MVP - June 24, 2008
wow .. now Rogaine brings pitching changes
Next, Viagara will give us the 10th Inning
cubnational - June 24, 2008
ha ha ha
slcathena - June 24, 2008
More likely the 7th inning stretch.
gary varsho - June 24, 2008
ZING!
damn almost missed that one gv
lswaidz - June 24, 2008
wooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
CubbyBlues - June 24, 2008
Wow. An opposite field shot, no less.
I really didn’t think Edmonds had it in him anymore.
gary varsho - June 24, 2008
NOW THAT
was the Geo AB i’m used to
lswaidz - June 24, 2008
Four straight Cubs reach base ... I like
cocknfire - June 24, 2008
I do believe we're gonna come back tonight
alabebo - June 24, 2008
darn, DP
MiCubsFan - June 24, 2008
Join the Jim Edmonds Fan Club!
cubnational - June 24, 2008
i'll drink that kool aid!
lswaidz - June 24, 2008
UGH DERO
Quit thinkin about the blonde
lswaidz - June 24, 2008
Damn DP
miamicanes - June 24, 2008
Keep Sexy away from the hot seventh-inning singers
cocknfire - June 24, 2008
YAY GEO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
LETS GO CUBBIES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
slcathena - June 24, 2008
Johnson has given up 17 walks in 40 2/3 innings
Lets be patient
californiachicagoan - June 24, 2008
Shawon Dunston approves of Derosa's rally-killing double play
gary varsho - June 24, 2008
How much you want to bet that Hough chick is cheering, not know what is going on
MissouriKev - June 24, 2008
Ron
really took it hard
sweetswinger - June 24, 2008
He would try to bunt
MissouriKev - June 24, 2008
come on Theriot get it goin again
MiCubsFan - June 24, 2008
Great
Nice job soto. We get a nice rally, and all of a sudden Geo has to go and clog the bases.
MissouriKev - June 24, 2008
shut it up dusty
lswaidz - June 24, 2008
That's only 2.
Come on Ryan, we need a few more.
slcathena - June 24, 2008
She mentioned Shania before Reba?????
cocknfire - June 24, 2008
Does anyone know
where I could get the shirt with the cub logo under the rib cage bones. They kept showing some guy wearing it after the Edmonds home run and its pretty bad ass.
Palmdale24 - June 24, 2008
ya
i saw some girl selling it on the way to the addison stop, coming from wrigley. i’d guess cubworld + wrigleyvillesports will pick it up soon if it’s not there yet.
jackieboy - June 24, 2008
thanks
I gotta get my hands on that.
Palmdale24 - June 24, 2008
+1
nothin on ebay
lswaidz - June 24, 2008
yeah
i already checked that
Palmdale24 - June 24, 2008
Was it powder blue?
Bump Bailey - June 24, 2008
yeah
Palmdale24 - June 24, 2008
who cares
who care’s about her musical influences, correct me if I’m wrong, there’s a cub game on.
VegasCubFan - June 24, 2008
They obviosly didn't have much of an impact, if her stretch performance was any indication
cocknfire - June 24, 2008
true
can’t argue with that, her singing was pretty weak.
VegasCubFan - June 24, 2008
a what game?
i’ve been too busy on google images looking that chick up
lswaidz - June 24, 2008
can they just show her again?
talky talky talky… no more talky
lswaidz - June 24, 2008
Darn
Geo4MVP - June 24, 2008
well we got 3 back... still time
MiCubsFan - June 24, 2008
I can't believe Theriot hit a WAG to the right side.
He never does that.
gary varsho - June 24, 2008
Well still 2 innings
don’t have to get it all back at once.
bubbamike the one and only - June 24, 2008
That's okay,
We need 3, we’ve got 2 more chances. Who’s on to pinch hit to lead off the 8th? I sort of like Hoff here…
slcathena - June 24, 2008
Isn't Ward activated from the DL?
Geo4MVP - June 24, 2008
yes
probably been holding a bat since first pitch too
lswaidz - June 24, 2008
That's an interesting idea...I'd forgotten that.
slcathena - June 24, 2008
Hoff is in Iowa....D Ward perhaps?
JB 23 - June 24, 2008
yes
Geo4MVP - June 24, 2008
Yeah, I missed that move.
slcathena - June 24, 2008
It’s not scrappy to hit homers.
Canseco's Roid Party - June 24, 2008
Yeah, he is- is he at the game?
Canseco's Roid Party - June 24, 2008
Or, apparently, to try and pull the ball.
gary varsho - June 24, 2008
Gah.
This was meant as a reply to you homerun comment
gary varsho - June 24, 2008
Where's Marmol
It’s the eighth and the Cubs are only down by three … ;)
cocknfire - June 24, 2008
I love you D Ward.
Canseco's Roid Party - June 24, 2008
I missed him
Solid hitter who cane through alot last year.
Geo4MVP - June 24, 2008
Jeff Samardzija pitching well tonight
miamicanes - June 24, 2008
Might get called up by September
.
Geo4MVP - June 24, 2008
I suppose he
won’t pitch Sat. will he?
sue369 - June 24, 2008
No
miamicanes - June 24, 2008
bummer
sue369 - June 24, 2008
If the Cubs win this game
I won’t need Ciallis and I’ll have an erection for over 4 hrs.
alabebo - June 24, 2008
TMI
gary varsho - June 24, 2008
Seconded.
Er…..
slcathena - June 24, 2008
ew
Mapmaker - June 24, 2008
ummm, too obvious
Chanman25 - June 24, 2008
uh?
MissouriKev - June 24, 2008
um... do i flag this...?
lswaidz - June 24, 2008
Apparently,
it’s already flagging.
gary varsho - June 24, 2008
LOL
Chanman25 - June 24, 2008
better than flogging i guess
lswaidz - June 24, 2008
True,
though there can be no flogging if it’s flagging.
gary varsho - June 24, 2008
Priapism
I agree with the priapistic prediction above. The sight of D Ward has gotten me a little excited already…
Canseco's Roid Party - June 24, 2008
yes
Geo4MVP - June 24, 2008
That's what I'm wondering
cocknfire - June 24, 2008
t.....w....s.....s....?
Chanman25 - June 24, 2008
What kind of women are you dating?
cocknfire - June 24, 2008
It is a women right?
Not sure because he is watching a lot of men on TV
MissouriKev - June 24, 2008
Denied.
gary varsho - June 24, 2008
not in this situation, lol
Geo4MVP - June 24, 2008
well i hope so
Chanman25 - June 24, 2008
Am I in the right forum?
dtpollitt - June 24, 2008
Apparently, this is now the Roman forum
gary varsho - June 24, 2008
He would try to bunt
MissouriKev - June 24, 2008
1-2-3 good job... go cubs go!
MiCubsFan - June 24, 2008
Nice inning for Jon.
gary varsho - June 24, 2008
Indeed.
:)
slcathena - June 24, 2008
1-2-3 inning
only the second this game right?
VegasCubFan - June 24, 2008
ok can someone find me a
pic of DeRo’s wife? I have searched everythign and can’t find a pic.
love the ivy - June 24, 2008
far left.
jackieboy - June 24, 2008
still looking...
but i found this cool 20 questions thing w/ DeRo from last year
lswaidz - June 24, 2008
since she was good luck last inning...
I present my future ex-wife, once again, for everyone’s enjoyment…
lswaidz - June 24, 2008
LOL
MiCubsFan - June 24, 2008
You have to go through me first, lswaidz
cocknfire - June 24, 2008
Ohh my....DeRo my Hero ;)
JB 23 - June 24, 2008
i still have no idea how she sold a single album
her “take me out…” was terrible!
jackieboy - June 24, 2008
i'll buy whatever she's sellin
lswaidz - June 24, 2008
Um, look at the pic above
That’s how she sold albums
cocknfire - June 24, 2008
seen better
face is a little dirty
jackieboy - June 24, 2008
I know her...
yeah, THAT way!
Goat Whisperer - June 24, 2008
Album sales
it’s called studio technology. Can’t sing a lick, but damn we can sure ProTools the heck out of her pitiful voice. At least that’s what I think.
VegasCubFan - June 24, 2008
Agreed!!!
crazymountain - June 24, 2008
Tell me again why Lieber hasn't pitched in a month?
cocknfire - June 24, 2008
Hopefully that gets him some more regular playing time.
That inning was well done.
slcathena - June 24, 2008
+1
Since that one bad start in Cincy he’s been in Lou’s limbo.
Bump Bailey - June 24, 2008
DWARD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
cocknfire - June 24, 2008
Go Daryle!
californiachicagoan - June 24, 2008
WARDDDDDD
dtpollitt - June 24, 2008
Does DWard look thinner?
MissouriKev - June 24, 2008
na
miamicanes - June 24, 2008
only on my widescreen hdtv ;-)
lswaidz - June 24, 2008
And she sings too? couldn't tell judging from her stretch performance...yeoww
alabebo - June 24, 2008
good yeow or bad?
haha
jackieboy - June 24, 2008
She was singing in the key of R
alabebo - June 24, 2008
sound a little more like a high Q
but what do i know??
lswaidz - June 24, 2008
Well, I know....
flatted, sharped 7add4 for her…............terrible!!!! Why is it musicians can’t sing a simple song?
crazymountain - June 24, 2008
good at bat for the Ward
miamicanes - June 24, 2008
Agreed ... and he draws the BB
cocknfire - June 24, 2008
yep, worked the count, got it done.
slcathena - June 24, 2008
Daryle is battling
hopefully it will result in him getting on base
grifdog - June 24, 2008
bitchin
grifdog - June 24, 2008
WELCOME BACK DOWNTOWN DARYLE!
lswaidz - June 24, 2008
BB
MiCubsFan - June 24, 2008
Great AB by DWard
gary varsho - June 24, 2008
Ward in midseason form
californiachicagoan - June 24, 2008
Great
to see him back. Awesome PA. And how about Edmonds? He’s been key these past few weeks. St. Lousy really screwed the puppy on that one, big time.
Matt Allison - June 24, 2008
walk it out, ward
pinch runner?
jackieboy - June 24, 2008
yep
yo, marquis
jackieboy - June 24, 2008
Doing what he's good at
cocknfire - June 24, 2008
lol
slcathena - June 24, 2008
Yes
Geo4MVP - June 24, 2008
marquis
Chanman25 - June 24, 2008
well ill take that
get fuku on and put patterson up and well
Chanman25 - June 24, 2008
BB for Ward
This is why I never liked Hoffpauir.
Geo4MVP - June 24, 2008
Jason in to PR
miamicanes - June 24, 2008
why is marquis in puerto rico?
lswaidz - June 24, 2008
Dome!!!!
MiCubsFan - June 24, 2008
Chant sounds awesome in background, as always
maddux1-27-07 - June 24, 2008
My issue with Ward
Cannot run. I still like him though.
VegasCubFan - June 24, 2008
Doesnt need to run if he hits it out
cubbierc - June 24, 2008
he only walked though (or should I say…strolled)? :)
VegasCubFan - June 24, 2008
FU-KU-DOME!!! -clap clap*clap clap clap-
miamicanes - June 24, 2008
So we need another WO so they don't have a chance to come back
cocknfire - June 24, 2008
come on dome!!!!!!!!!!
CubbyBlues - June 24, 2008
that crowd is nuts
Phenomenal
VegasCubFan - June 24, 2008
Lets go Dome
MissouriKev - June 24, 2008
GRIND DOME!!
Canseco's Roid Party - June 24, 2008
really making this guy throw
lets get him
grifdog - June 24, 2008
another brilliant ab
CubbyBlues - June 24, 2008
work it Dome
work it!
VegasCubFan - June 24, 2008
Charge the mound!!!!
miamicanes - June 24, 2008
Just kidding
miamicanes - June 24, 2008
We don't want Dome getting Crisp'd
cocknfire - June 24, 2008
the mound only takes cash
lswaidz - June 24, 2008
funny
miamicanes - June 24, 2008
I love #1's AB's
lswaidz - June 24, 2008
dome
one of the best eyes in baseball.
jackieboy - June 24, 2008
good at bat for Dome.. working the guy
MiCubsFan - June 24, 2008
10 pitches so far wow
CubbyBlues - June 24, 2008
another foul!!! LOL
MiCubsFan - June 24, 2008
well, at least it wasn't a DP
MiCubsFan - June 24, 2008
Damn! a least no DP
miamicanes - June 24, 2008
dome fooled there
I’ll trade marquis for dome I guess
grifdog - June 24, 2008
aargh
Good at-bat, but useless out.
At least it wasn’t a DP
cocknfire - June 24, 2008
come on EPAT
MiCubsFan - June 24, 2008
not a great result
but one of the best ab’s i’ve seen in a while… since Mark Prior’s (i think) 17 pitch ab against some clown on LA (i think) that resulted in a home run
lswaidz - June 24, 2008
That was Clement I think
grifdog - June 24, 2008
i think you're right
i’ve learned to associate bad pitching memories w/ mark though
lswaidz - June 24, 2008
OHHHHH
that was a disappointing end to that AB
Canseco's Roid Party - June 24, 2008
PESKY!
lswaidz - June 24, 2008
1B
cocknfire - June 24, 2008
1b!!!
MiCubsFan - June 24, 2008
tie this ballgame up DLEE
grifdog - June 24, 2008
EP!
MissouriKev - June 24, 2008
NICE!!! Go EPATT
miamicanes - June 24, 2008
Come on baby... DLEE needs one here
lswaidz - June 24, 2008
come on LEE!!!!!!!
MiCubsFan - June 24, 2008
Now, DLee, BREAK THAT SLUMP
cocknfire - June 24, 2008
EPAT!!!
Canseco's Roid Party - June 24, 2008
Here we go
californiachicagoan - June 24, 2008
ONE HIT LEE COME ON!
Chanman25 - June 24, 2008
ok dLee let's DO IT
Canseco's Roid Party - June 24, 2008
submariner coming in
Cmon DLee
One Time
JCD - June 24, 2008
Bringing in Bradford
This guy’s hand nearly touches the ground on his submarine style delivery
MissouriKev - June 24, 2008
wouldn't that be a balk?
lswaidz - June 24, 2008
True, but he's no Dan Quisenberry
gary varsho - June 24, 2008
EPATT!!!!!!!!!
Sweet single!
gary varsho - June 24, 2008
Chad Bradford
A submarine pitcher coming up. This is going to be interesting.
Geo4MVP - June 24, 2008
this is DLEEEEEEEEEEEEE'S
time to SHINE
CubbyBlues - June 24, 2008
Bradford is a funny one. 3 run shot off this junk thrower!
Canseco's Roid Party - June 24, 2008
I really hate....
...Kevin Millar....
dragonsfanatic - June 24, 2008
Let's put one in play and score a few.
mmancubfan - June 24, 2008
Go Derrek!!!!!
californiachicagoan - June 24, 2008
Good Job, Pesky.
Come on LEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
slcathena - June 24, 2008
Never dull
Even if we’re down 7 or 9 to 1, we keep comin’
Love it
JCD - June 24, 2008
twss...?
lswaidz - June 24, 2008
um ... no
cocknfire - June 24, 2008
i never get a good twss
but they’re always funny to me haha
lswaidz - June 24, 2008
For some reason I think a submariner would not be tough on Derrek
californiachicagoan - June 24, 2008
go cubs go!
MiCubsFan - June 24, 2008
I humbly request a 3-run HR
or a walk + grand slam
grifdog - June 24, 2008
LEE is 30-times hot!!
dragonsfanatic - June 24, 2008
that's awesome
i love japan so much
lswaidz - June 24, 2008
2-0 :)
MiCubsFan - June 24, 2008
good eye
californiachicagoan - June 24, 2008
3-0
MiCubsFan - June 24, 2008
3-0!
Chanman25 - June 24, 2008
Submariners
Do you think they practice against a submariner in batting practice if they know they will face a guy like Bradford?
MissouriKev - June 24, 2008
There aren't many
cocknfire - June 24, 2008
take 2
californiachicagoan - June 24, 2008
I thought the Cubs hit this guy pretty good
back in ‘04 when he was on the A’s
HectorVillanueva - June 24, 2008
3-1
MiCubsFan - June 24, 2008
green light him?
CubbyBlues - June 24, 2008
This is getting good!
love the ivy - June 24, 2008
WTF!!!
Chanman25 - June 24, 2008
Never touched the bag
Never gonna be a Cub
lswaidz - June 24, 2008
lol
bad call
grifdog - June 24, 2008
shoot... force at 2nd.... 1rst and 3rd
MiCubsFan - June 24, 2008
almost another friggin dp
Chanman25 - June 24, 2008
he isnt having a great night....
...but were alive and A RAM is here!
JB 23 - June 24, 2008
come on Aramis... just a base hit
MiCubsFan - June 24, 2008
garbage
not even close
jackieboy - June 24, 2008
^*%$&^%$#*& neighborhood calls
cocknfire - June 24, 2008
Love them when they're in our favor though
bubbamike the one and only - June 24, 2008
No, sir
All or DPs are earned ;)
cocknfire - June 24, 2008
Aram can still do it, or Jimmy if they pitch around him
californiachicagoan - June 24, 2008
I hate that neighborhood call
HectorVillanueva - June 24, 2008
Please ARAM. do it!
West Coast Diehard - June 24, 2008
Someone let that ump know it's customary for a fielder to touch the base to record the out.
Roberts was off the base.
gary varsho - June 24, 2008
0-1
MiCubsFan - June 24, 2008
good hittin :-)
lswaidz - June 24, 2008
ARam
tie this sucker up!
love the ivy - June 24, 2008
Nice!!! Base Hit
miamicanes - June 24, 2008
1b... 7-5
MiCubsFan - June 24, 2008
ARam = Murderer of Low Balls
Bradford = Low Ball Pitcher
Goat Whisperer - June 24, 2008
base hit
woot!
jackieboy - June 24, 2008
nice hit.. another run
MissouriKev - June 24, 2008
basehit!
Chanman25 - June 24, 2008
RAMMY!!!!!!!!!!
gary varsho - June 24, 2008
woo hoo 7-5
sue369 - June 24, 2008
ARAM!!!!
cocknfire - June 24, 2008
7-5
nice hitting Rammy
LT - June 24, 2008
ARAM IS SO HOT!
californiachicagoan - June 24, 2008
HERE WE GO BABY
EDMONDS ONE TIME IN MY LIFE BE A HERO
grifdog - June 24, 2008
if jimmy ballgame hits another
i’m going to have his children… and i’ll pay for the damn sex change operation, i don’t care
lswaidz - June 24, 2008
disturbing but funny
JCD - June 24, 2008
disturbing > funny
HectorVillanueva - June 24, 2008
LOL
MiCubsFan - June 24, 2008
like this guy?
Emelie - June 25, 2008
ARAM
doesnt get enough credit for being a good HITTER…not just a slugger
JCD - June 24, 2008
+1
gary varsho - June 24, 2008
He is a RBI machine
JB 23 - June 24, 2008
Oh now
Jedmon can be the hero AGAIN!
I am getting more used to him
love the ivy - June 24, 2008
here comes the closer...
lswaidz - June 24, 2008
TWSS
Bump Bailey - June 24, 2008
Lets go Jimmy Baseball!
JB 23 - June 24, 2008
come on Jimmy!!!! 2 dingers this inning for the 2nd time this year
MiCubsFan - June 24, 2008
We'd have to bat around for that
and I’d be in favor.
bubbamike the one and only - June 24, 2008
oops.. that was last inning... LOL
MiCubsFan - June 24, 2008
ARAMIS smells good!!
dragonsfanatic - June 24, 2008
RAMI!!!!!!!!!! :D
Come on Jimmay! PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
slcathena - June 24, 2008
This could be awesome
If Edmonds could hit another.
MissouriKev - June 24, 2008
Here comes the closer
He’s a lefty…. Does Lou pinch hit??
LT - June 24, 2008
With who?
HectorVillanueva - June 24, 2008
Looks like Murton
egads
LT - June 24, 2008
Damn.
This manager is pretty smart.
Gotta let Edmonds hit here, you just have to.
slcathena - June 24, 2008
Am I crazy or...
ARam:Cubs::Big Papi:Red Sox
cocknfire - June 24, 2008
I wouldn't but Lou prolly will
MiCubsFan - June 24, 2008
Wait a tic,
Orioles are using their third P of the inning, and bringing the closer early? Odd managing.
gary varsho - June 24, 2008
jimmy ball lets go!!!!!!!!!!!!!
CubbyBlues - June 24, 2008
orange guy
one time yo
grifdog - June 24, 2008
Any thoughts of bringing in Cedeno to run for Aram?
californiachicagoan - June 24, 2008
NOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!
WHY DO YOU PH MURTON HERE?????
lswaidz - June 24, 2008
I dont like it either....
JB 23 - June 24, 2008
I don't like this move.
slcathena - June 24, 2008
remember when we were going after him too?
lets show him why we didn’t get him
Chanman25 - June 24, 2008
bad idea
what if we just tie it up? it’s a big bat out of the lineup in extras who has already proven he’s clutch
lswaidz - June 24, 2008
I mean sherrilll
Chanman25 - June 24, 2008
that was meant for the post about bringing cedeno in for aram... weird
lswaidz - June 24, 2008
Murton?????
cocknfire - June 24, 2008
Well this is Murton's shot
miamicanes - June 24, 2008
Lets ee what he does
miamicanes - June 24, 2008
Murton
batting…ugh
Manny Trillo - June 24, 2008
indeed.
would’ve preferred Blanco. And that’s sad.
Matt Allison - June 24, 2008
WOW...murton
didnt edmonds HR off LHP the other day?
JCD - June 24, 2008
Edmonds doesnt hit lefties. But Murton?
californiachicagoan - June 24, 2008
Good play by the Baltimore manager there...
although maybe MURT will do….something?
Canseco's Roid Party - June 24, 2008
Murton Destroys Lefties!
Let’s go Orange Guy!
Goat Whisperer - June 24, 2008
No RJ?
californiachicagoan - June 24, 2008
DL
Goat Whisperer - June 24, 2008
DL Back made room for Ward
miamicanes - June 24, 2008
Thihs is where you need a veteran. not a nervous kid trying to make it
West Coast Diehard - June 24, 2008
I thought he would go with RJ
californiachicagoan - June 24, 2008
DL
miamicanes - June 24, 2008
Ah
californiachicagoan - June 24, 2008
at least make contact
no K please…somehow make me feel better
JCD - June 24, 2008
don't feel better
JCD - June 24, 2008
Dome to CF? EPatt to RF?
JB 23 - June 24, 2008
Epatt to center
Murton to LF
LT - June 24, 2008
Do you trust E Pat in center?
californiachicagoan - June 24, 2008
full count......
MiCubsFan - June 24, 2008
dear gawd
i have NEVER seen a manager so obsessed with l/r matchups!!!!
CubbyBlues - June 24, 2008
Cmom. just a base hit . . .
West Coast Diehard - June 24, 2008
Murton!
cocknfire - June 24, 2008
+1
LT - June 24, 2008
darn...... sigh
MiCubsFan - June 24, 2008
i love murton
there i said it
CubbyBlues - June 24, 2008
I love lamp
lamp can’t hit for power either
HectorVillanueva - June 24, 2008
Steady Matty
californiachicagoan - June 24, 2008
Damn
West Coast Diehard - June 24, 2008
shit
Chanman25 - June 24, 2008
ugh
MissouriKev - June 24, 2008
there you go
miamicanes - June 24, 2008
nothig
miamicanes - June 24, 2008
on to bottom of 9th magic...
LAcarl519 - June 24, 2008
i hate murton
damn…
CubbyBlues - June 24, 2008
would have been happy with MM's singles power there
JCD - June 24, 2008
That was a very, very bad managerial move, Lou.
We are all now dumber for having witnessed that… at no point, in your incoherant, senseless maneuvering did you come anywhere close to an intelligent baseball thought… I award you no points, and may god have mercy on your soul
lswaidz - June 24, 2008
a simple wrong would have been ok
Chanman25 - June 24, 2008
nice catch ;-)
lswaidz - June 24, 2008
Lou right before the White Sox series gets hit by a ball on the bus
I’ll turn this DAMN bus around that will end your PRECIOUS little series pretty damn quick
Chanman25 - June 24, 2008
I agree..... I would've let Jimmy hit.... but then the Cubs have the best w-l in MLB
MiCubsFan - June 24, 2008
Yeah, Lou is such
an idiot. I’m sure that you can do better.
bubbamike the one and only - June 24, 2008
really poor decsion by Lou there...
now we have an even weaker OF D for the 9th….you need a veteran at the plate there not a AAA player.
JB 23 - June 24, 2008
If by veteran you mean Blanco.
You do NOT leave Edmonds in against the lefty
californiachicagoan - June 24, 2008
Murton's swing is revolting right now.
He looks awful at the plate, like he has no shot a driving the ball anywhere.
gary varsho - June 24, 2008
agreed!
VegasCubFan - June 24, 2008
He worked a decent AB, didnt he?
californiachicagoan - June 24, 2008
LOL, no
Did he drive any balls at all? OH WOW HE WORKED A FULL COUNT. LOLZ
paulucla - June 24, 2008
You understood what a good AB is.
californiachicagoan - June 24, 2008
He fouled off a few, but his swing is jacked.
He’s pulling off with his head, his hands are out of whack with his stride, and he’s letting go with his top hand too early. He has no shot a driving a pitch right now.
gary varsho - June 24, 2008
Murton
is not a ML pinch-hitter. They need to trade him as soon as possible, because there is zero chance of him ever starting regularly.
Matt Allison - June 24, 2008
I'm pretty sure they have been trying for quite some time...
If we don’t want him why would other mlb teams want him?
LT - June 24, 2008
4 hours
if it lasts longer that 4 hours, i’m calling to brag!
VegasCubFan - June 24, 2008
I'm at a total friggin'
loss. WHY WHY WHY.
Edmonds had a way better shot at that pitcher then Murton.
paulucla - June 24, 2008
Sherill has owned left handed hitters
Maybe that’s why?
Geo4MVP - June 24, 2008
don't think so , righties are hitting .190 of him, lefties .170
DC Cubbie - June 24, 2008
No he didnt.
Edmonds is hitting like .130 against lefties
californiachicagoan - June 24, 2008
and Matt Murton is a AAA player
JB 23 - June 24, 2008
Should we start another OT thread ... this one's getting kind of slow
cocknfire - June 24, 2008
1 out!
MiCubsFan - June 24, 2008
This is actually a really important outing for Marmol….
mmancubfan - June 24, 2008
+1 confidence builder
maddux1-27-07 - June 24, 2008
Doesnt look wild. Good sign
californiachicagoan - June 24, 2008
Jinx. Sigh
californiachicagoan - June 24, 2008
Indeed.
I’m really hoping he turns it around here.
slcathena - June 24, 2008
Here we go
VegasCubFan - June 24, 2008
juuuust a bit outside
JCD - June 24, 2008
here we go
JCD - June 24, 2008
Damn, HBP
Geo4MVP - June 24, 2008
Marmol
Is WAY out of whack… YIKES!
MissouriKev - June 24, 2008
Marmol, plz don't turn into Mark Wohlers
cocknfire - June 24, 2008
time to end the murton experiment….
Reed's Johnson - June 24, 2008
I see Sherrill out here a lot
and he’s Mitch Williams-esque with his high-wire escape acts. If the Cubs are patient, he’ll cough up the lead.
Goat Whisperer - June 24, 2008
From your lips...
wait for it…(?)
JCD - June 24, 2008
Good throw
he gone
lswaidz - June 24, 2008
PURDY!!!
VegasCubFan - June 24, 2008
G-G-G-GEO
JCD - June 24, 2008
GEO!!
maddux1-27-07 - June 24, 2008
lol idiot
what a bad idea to steal there
grifdog - June 24, 2008
Nice call ump. Love Geo!.
West Coast Diehard - June 24, 2008
Soto!
californiachicagoan - June 24, 2008
great pick and tag by DeRo!
JB 23 - June 24, 2008
OK...idk why you guys are complaining about subbing Edmonds in..
But Edmonds hasn’t done anything against left handed pitchers. Who else would you want in that situation? Fontenot? Blanco?
Geo4MVP - June 24, 2008
I would almost prefer Neifi
Almost
cocknfire - June 24, 2008
Call it hind sight, but Blanco before MM
West Coast Diehard - June 24, 2008
No...Blanco is just as bad as Murton.
Geo4MVP - June 24, 2008
Hampster allready used
cubbierc - June 24, 2008
Sweet
californiachicagoan - June 24, 2008
Let's get some runs
MissouriKev - June 24, 2008
good job MARMOL
maddux1-27-07 - June 24, 2008
Here we go....
let’s get some RUNS!!
LT - June 24, 2008
come on cubs score more runs
MiCubsFan - June 24, 2008
Okay throw by GEo, good job by Mark of getting the tag down, though.
gary varsho - June 24, 2008
Funny to see tag made behind the base though
cubbierc - June 24, 2008
NOTE: We need at least 2 to keep this game going
Thanks Len!
VegasCubFan - June 24, 2008
when is the last time cedno has played
Reed's Johnson - June 24, 2008
doghouse
Is he in Lou’s dog house for some reason?
VegasCubFan - June 24, 2008
Not a bad outing for Marmol ... considering ...
cocknfire - June 24, 2008
It worked last inning...
so here we go again… once again, future ex-mrs.lswaidz :-)
lswaidz - June 24, 2008
How many runs did that idea bring in last inning?
HectorVillanueva - June 24, 2008
Base hit
more pictures
HectorVillanueva - June 24, 2008
she's netted us a total of 4 so far
counting the 7th inning ;-)
lswaidz - June 24, 2008
Good job Carlos!
Hope that helps a bit with whatevers going on there. fingers crossed
slcathena - June 24, 2008
GEOVANY SOTO
up next
Canseco's Roid Party - June 24, 2008
Good start :-)
lswaidz - June 24, 2008
1b soto
MiCubsFan - June 24, 2008
Base hit Geo
cocknfire - June 24, 2008
soto!
grifdog - June 24, 2008
Marmol needs to stay toward the plate on his follow through
You see how he was able to get over much better balls when he wasn’t leaning left and ending on the left side of the mound.
I am sure the Pitching coaches identified that as part of his “sideways” part of the delivery.
mmancubfan - June 24, 2008
base hit!
Geo4MVP - June 24, 2008
Soto MVP
Booyeah!
VegasCubFan - June 24, 2008
good start
LAcarl519 - June 24, 2008
Yes
Soto starts with a hit!!
LT - June 24, 2008
YES
Jayo525 - June 24, 2008
GEO 1B
maddux1-27-07 - June 24, 2008
SOTO!!!!!!!!
gary varsho - June 24, 2008
I WOULD
touch his peen.
Canseco's Roid Party - June 24, 2008
TMI
gary varsho - June 24, 2008
twss
LT - June 24, 2008
GO GEO!!!!!!!!!!
slcathena - June 24, 2008
It could be, it might be ...
sweetswinger - June 24, 2008
come on DERO
MiCubsFan - June 24, 2008
Derosa needs some redemption!
Chanman25 - June 24, 2008
Time to break out of it Dee Ro
West Coast Diehard - June 24, 2008
Soto getting it done on both ends this inning
californiachicagoan - June 24, 2008
2-0
MiCubsFan - June 24, 2008
please...new thread!
Geo4MVP - June 24, 2008
Bets
I say DeRosa flys out to left field
VegasCubFan - June 24, 2008
No DP!!!
NOLACubs - June 24, 2008
TWSS
gary varsho - June 24, 2008
make him throw a strike dero
or groove a fastball, don’t help him out pls
grifdog - June 24, 2008
3-0
Jayo525 - June 24, 2008
3-0!!!!
MiCubsFan - June 24, 2008
3-0
maddux1-27-07 - June 24, 2008
Julianne Hough says...
“If you tie this up Mark, you take me home.”
lswaidz - June 24, 2008
HA HA HA
VegasCubFan - June 24, 2008
DONT SWING
Canseco's Roid Party - June 24, 2008
3-1
MiCubsFan - June 24, 2008
BB!!!!
MiCubsFan - June 24, 2008
BAll 4!1!11!
Jayo525 - June 24, 2008
BB!
Geo4MVP - June 24, 2008
come on!!!
Chanman25 - June 24, 2008
YES
Theriot walk off HR would be totally tits
grifdog - June 24, 2008
walk
maddux1-27-07 - June 24, 2008
Good eye, Derosa!
gary varsho - June 24, 2008
For the Walk... and the wife!
Goat Whisperer - June 24, 2008
This Cheryl dude is not so good...
LT - June 24, 2008
He is meant to be a situational left handed pitcher.
Not a closer.
Geo4MVP - June 24, 2008
who pinch hits for the pitcher?
Chanman25 - June 24, 2008
onedec
on deck!
grifdog - June 24, 2008
fonty I would think
DC Cubbie - June 24, 2008
Already used
gary varsho - June 24, 2008
Flashing back to the bottom of the 7th
californiachicagoan - June 24, 2008
ok theriot time to grind out a victory for us
Canseco's Roid Party - June 24, 2008
Sacrifice? I say no
West Coast Diehard - June 24, 2008
I'd make this bum throw a strike first
Goat Whisperer - June 24, 2008
Yes
enough DPs already
HectorVillanueva - June 24, 2008
TWSS
gary varsho - June 24, 2008
Nice One!
Goat Whisperer - June 24, 2008
Not the way this guy is pitchng right now
californiachicagoan - June 24, 2008
Here comes a scraptacular bunt...
LT - June 24, 2008
Is it bad to say what I don't want to happen in this situation
Is that like mentioning a no-hitter while it is happening?
MissouriKev - June 24, 2008
Attention:
The Cubs have less runs than the Orioles…
LT - June 24, 2008
go cubs go
MiCubsFan - June 24, 2008
Scrappy Bunt please
Jayo525 - June 24, 2008
cedeno will PH for P
Canseco's Roid Party - June 24, 2008
NICE JOB DERO!!!!!
Please, PLEASE Riot,
slcathena - June 24, 2008
DO NOT BUNT!
gary varsho - June 24, 2008
riot police!
CubbyBlues - June 24, 2008
This team never quits.....
JB 23 - June 24, 2008
Swing and a foul?
Jayo525 - June 24, 2008
yup
MiCubsFan - June 24, 2008
GOD NO DONT BUNT
TERRIBLE IDEA
Canseco's Roid Party - June 24, 2008
0-1
MiCubsFan - June 24, 2008
Take advantage of the pulled in infield.
West Coast Diehard - June 24, 2008
i don't like how riot showed bunt there...
showed lou’s hand a bit maybe
lswaidz - June 24, 2008
Sacrifice = Waste of an out
VegasCubFan - June 24, 2008
Ground ball 4-6-3 = waste of 2 outs
HectorVillanueva - June 24, 2008
1-1
MiCubsFan - June 24, 2008
TAKE PITCHES NO BUNT
Canseco's Roid Party - June 24, 2008
sheryl is wild, need to take advantage here....
JB 23 - June 24, 2008
BAll 2
Jayo525 - June 24, 2008
2-1
MiCubsFan - June 24, 2008
2-1
maddux1-27-07 - June 24, 2008
+1 to whoever said Sherill is wild
lswaidz - June 24, 2008
2-2
Jayo525 - June 24, 2008
dont bunt or swing till he actually throws something
maddux1-27-07 - June 24, 2008
wrk the count.....
CubbyBlues - June 24, 2008
WTF?????????
How in holy hell was that pitch a strike?
gary varsho - June 24, 2008
Who is on deck?
West Coast Diehard - June 24, 2008
SAFE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
grifdog - June 24, 2008
THAT A BOY THERIOT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
MissouriKev - June 24, 2008
bases loaded
MiCubsFan - June 24, 2008
infield hit!!!
Jayo525 - June 24, 2008
BASES LOADED FOR CEDENO!
Chanman25 - June 24, 2008
B E A Utiful
lswaidz - June 24, 2008
YESS!!!!!!!
alabebo - June 24, 2008
LOADED!!
maddux1-27-07 - June 24, 2008
Ne w thread
Here
cocknfire - June 24, 2008
NICE!!!!
Just bad enough to be good by Theriot!
gary varsho - June 24, 2008
bases loaded!!
infield single!
Geo4MVP - June 24, 2008
COME ON CUBBIES!!!
Chanman25 - June 24, 2008
Scrappy infield hit base loaded!!
LT - June 24, 2008
bases juiced no one out!!!!
MiCubsFan - June 24, 2008
Scrappy - Doo!!!!!
californiachicagoan - June 24, 2008
Brilliant!!!
JB 23 - June 24, 2008
Just a hit now... that is all we need
MissouriKev - June 24, 2008
clutch
PrincetonCubs - June 24, 2008
I peed a little as that bounced up the middle
HectorVillanueva - June 24, 2008
So is it going to be Cedeno! or Cedeno!!!
LT - June 24, 2008
Someone calm Cedeno down and take some pitches!
californiachicagoan - June 24, 2008
DON'T EVER GIVE UP ON THIS TEAM
lswaidz - June 24, 2008
Get it to Dome.... get it to Dome... get it to Dome...
Goat Whisperer - June 24, 2008
New overthread up
dtpollitt - June 24, 2008
OVERFLOW THREAD OPEN GO!
Chanman25 - June 24, 2008
this team sure leaves
it all on the field!
what a pleasure to watch…heart attack time.
LAcarl519 - June 24, 2008
Take some more pitches dammit!!
LT - June 24, 2008
"WIRGLEY FIELD IS A MADHOUSE" - Pat
Jayo525 - June 24, 2008
Let's see Patient Onedec
Goat Whisperer - June 24, 2008
I think were back to Cedeno
bren - June 24, 2008
ahh wrigley*****
Jayo525 - June 24, 2008
Damn he is out there hackin g
californiachicagoan - June 24, 2008
what is he swinging at?
VegasCubFan - June 24, 2008
oh ronny
come on
PrincetonCubs - June 24, 2008
that sucked a$$
VegasCubFan - June 24, 2008
embarrassing
PrincetonCubs - June 24, 2008
boy, I'm so glad that Theriot is our SS
Beaushek - June 24, 2008
yup
RightFieldSucks - June 24, 2008
Damn right...
Cedeno is NOT BETTER THAN THERIOT! There I feel better now!!
mkcubs21 - June 24, 2008
One of the wost at bats ever
JEROMEWALTON'SBATTINGSTANCE - June 24, 2008
come on FUKU!!!
PrincetonCubs - June 24, 2008
Ugh...
He won’t get that trash past Dome-san!
Goat Whisperer - June 24, 2008
oy
ok, let’s go Hank!!
PrincetonCubs - June 24, 2008
Blanco over Patterson?
Hmmmmmm….....
VegasCubFan - June 24, 2008
Christ
Two terrible AB’s in a row
RightFieldSucks - June 24, 2008
Come on Hank!
JEROMEWALTON'SBATTINGSTANCE - June 24, 2008
OH Henry
West Coast Diehard - June 24, 2008
Hank White fan club
I’m the President!
VegasCubFan - June 24, 2008
RONNY CEDENO
IS NOT “ONEDEC”
He has reverted back to his crap=ass, free swinging (and missing) self.
YUCH!!
He is batting .160 for the last 5 weeks!
The E-Man - June 24, 2008
We are looking ugly on stuff out of the zone
Beaushek - June 24, 2008
CEDENO!!!
Beaushek - June 24, 2008
sucks???
mkcubs21 - June 24, 2008
three straight K's
OH WELL!
Can’t win ‘em all.
The E-Man - June 24, 2008
This one hurt
to get so close and come up just short….......
RightFieldSucks - June 24, 2008
that got ugly in a hurry
Reed's Johnson - June 24, 2008
Hank White Disappoints Me
08Cubs - June 24, 2008
terrible
three K’s in a row? What the hell were they swinging at?
VegasCubFan - June 24, 2008
they had no business not getting one across the plate..
i understand we maybe shouldn’t have won, but they had bases loaded no out and leave them out there. Sad way to end the game. . Oh well, get them tomorrow.
mkcubs21 - June 24, 2008
the guys fastball and breaking ball are sick
JEROMEWALTON'SBATTINGSTANCE - June 24, 2008
they made that loss entertaining
let’s start a new streak tomorrow.
LAcarl519 - June 24, 2008
Ouch
West Coast Diehard - June 24, 2008
Should have made him pitch to all of the last 3...
Just got nervous and need to understand the previous pitches.
mmancubfan - June 24, 2008
Nah -
Lots of “stones” on this team.
CEDENO sucks. he had a nice three weeks to start the year. I hope Lou finally realizes this. I hope we can trade this life-time utility dude for something.
The E-Man - June 24, 2008
Well put..
He isn’t a good player, maybe good at defense but he was hot earlier and that was all he had. I really hope he has some trade value
mkcubs21 - June 24, 2008
He can bring the "D"
but not consistently!
And, his baserunning – UGH!
The E-Man - June 24, 2008
all he is is a glove..
he’s a liability at the plate..
mkcubs21 - June 24, 2008
Three Bad At-Bats
Horrible, disappointing end to the game. The key at-bat was Cedeno’s – he had no business swinging at those pitches around his shoulders. Really looked like a greenhorn rookie out there. And that seemed to put added pressure on Fukudome and Blanco, that they had to be the hero and make up for Ronnie’s poor at bat.
CaliCub - June 24, 2008
Agreed
100%
The kid has TOTALLY reverted back to the clueless hitter he has mostly been.
The E-Man - June 24, 2008
Cubs Success To Date
can be attributed to having good, patient at-bats and not getting themselves out. Really mystifying how they reverted to having nervous, “oh my god I hope I don’t K” swings out of Cedeno, Fukudome, and Blanco.
CaliCub - June 24, 2008
Nice battle but still painful
They all of a sudden started helping Sherrill out by swinging at bad pitches
Mapmaker - June 24, 2008
Really.....
Rudey - June 24, 2008
=(
..
Rudey - June 24, 2008
Without a doubt, those were the three worst at-bats of the season, in a row...
Oh well, I guess you can’t win them all….it just seemed like it! Great winning streak, let’s show up focused and ready to play tomorrow and start a new streak.
VolPowers - June 24, 2008
Typical Cubs...
...bases loaded, and don’t cash in. A huge weakness this year!
cubfan06 - June 24, 2008
Next Time
Maybe pull a page out of Don Zimmer’s book and send all three runners on a squeeze!
CaliCub - June 24, 2008
I am so sick
of waiting for Cedeno and Murton to be even decent players. PLEASE make them part of whatever deal we make to get a quality starter.
paulucla - June 24, 2008
There are...
much better utility players out there then cedeno and I know we can get a better player than Murton. I’m just hoping that some of the people that want Cedeno to play so badly see what kind of player he really is. He really can’t hit. Tonight proved it even more. He had no business chasing those last to pitches
mkcubs21 - June 24, 2008
That was interesting.
Oh well. Even the best team in baseball loses now and then. At least we can bet we don’t have to see Cedeno in that kind of situation again.
Matt Allison - June 24, 2008
Poop
as bad as those 3 ABs were…that Game was lost in 6th when EPat called of Theriot….
TheRiot Police - June 24, 2008
+1
That was pivotal right there. Most times we score 5 runs I like our chances.
Bump Bailey - June 24, 2008
Dont forget DLee's DPs and 4 LOB even after doubling the baserunners.
We’ll get them tomorrow!!!!
West Coast Diehard - June 24, 2008
Dont forget DLee's DPs and 4 LOB even after doubling the baserunners.
We’ll get them tomorrow!!!!
West Coast Diehard - June 24, 2008
Dagnabbit
You’re absolutely right, Police, Patterson was the goat tonight. Although, the Cubs have to get over their tendency to swing from their heels everytime the bases are loaded. Nothing wrong with taking a few pitches with no one out, guys. Get ‘em tomorrow.
SplintChesthair - June 24, 2008
Checked the PBP
Did EPatt drop a ball in the 6th that opened the floodgates?
CaliCub - June 24, 2008
yep
crazymountain - June 24, 2008
OOOOF!
CBS Sporsline credited the hitter with a double instead of giving EPatt the error. Was it Theriot’s all the way?
CaliCub - June 24, 2008
He was camped under the can of corn
TheRiot Police - June 24, 2008
I hope the
people here refrain from using “ONEDEC” anymore.
The only thing he has turned around is himself as he whiffs once more.
The E-Man - June 24, 2008
Note to Cubbies
If facing Sherrill again. Make him throw you a strike (s). Make him throw you a second strike….
I don’t think he threw four strikes to the three batters with the bases loaded…...
mmancubfan - June 24, 2008
We Need Ward Back
Will he be activated for this series?
CaliCub - June 24, 2008
He batted in the 8th
TheRiot Police - June 24, 2008
Gracias
Didn’t get home from work until the 9th.
CaliCub - June 24, 2008
He batted!
where were you?
Drew a BB
The E-Man - June 24, 2008
At Work!
I ain’t no “kept man”! :-p
CaliCub - June 24, 2008
Actually, Alex Cintron
is proving to have been the blown call by Hendry.
He could have booted Cedeno, and kept Cintron for next to nothing!
ARRRRGGGHHH!
The E-Man - June 24, 2008
Dome's At Bat
I was hoping he’d take one for the team and let that inside pitch from Sherrill hit him. Maybe he could pull a Biggio and pad up the ol’ arm?
CaliCub - June 24, 2008
Well...
Since, It was lefty, I would say that would have been a good call. If it was a righty, I want him to avoid the pitch
TheRiot Police - June 24, 2008
So, onedec is cedeno again....
what a horrible AB!!!!
Marmol has corrected, it seems….
All in all, not a bad game…..Patterson shoulda kept his mouth shut, let Riot have the ball….
So, we win, save for a 2B playing LF…..
crazymountain - June 24, 2008
Yeah
The irony in that is Soriano totally lets Ryan make that catch
TheRiot Police - June 24, 2008
Hurry Back Reed!
CaliCub - June 24, 2008
And Hoffpauir also......
crazymountain - June 24, 2008
Or Maybe
Randy Winn can get here to catch those fly balls!
CaliCub - June 24, 2008
So, who do we give up for Winn, a 4th OF?
crazymountain - June 24, 2008
I say give up Hoffpauir and Cotts
Geo4MVP - June 24, 2008
Sounds good for me!!!
However, Winn is being paid a starter’s salary…. We can do better giving up those two….
crazymountain - June 24, 2008
Hmmmm
Well, how about this…if the Cubs can find a starter to replace Marquis, then we can send him along with Cotts and Hoffpauir for Winn. Therefore, the salary matches perfectly.
Geo4MVP - June 24, 2008
Bad move.....
those three, along with a couple prospects, gets us CC
crazymountain - June 24, 2008
Lmao....
easy there big fella. The Indians don’t want Marquis and it would take more than E-Patt, Gallagher, Hoffpauir, and Cotts to get Sabathia. It would take Gallagher, E-Patt, and Veal to get him. Heck, even more possibly considering Shapiro wants ready talent for his team next year.
Geo4MVP - June 24, 2008
WELL, I DID say a couple of prospects.....
So, knowing that we DO have the money to sign CC, is that a bad deal?
crazymountain - June 24, 2008
Of course not!
But it would take alot of talent to get Sabathia. There are teams with better talent than the Cubs and it’s going to take Hendry all his time and energy to get Sabathia.
Geo4MVP - June 24, 2008
Wad is back
Ward took Hoffpauir’s place. The cubs would need a pinch hitting OF, but Murton will be up here till RJ returns.
Geo4MVP - June 24, 2008
Murton was ruined by the Baker boys....
he is NOT a power hitter, line drive doubles hitter….then they wanted him to hit for power…now he can’t hit at all…..man, talk about ruining a great swing!!!!
crazymountain - June 24, 2008
Possibly
He has been tyring to go for the long ball too much. I prefer him to hit for singles, but what can ya say.
Geo4MVP - June 24, 2008
Well, I can say.....
ruined career….I thought that, when he came to the Cubs, he would hit well for average, doubles hitter, a right handed bat with a sweet swing….but, after being told he had to hit for power, he just fell apart. Just another example of a kid losing a great career…..I know I have to spell this out….NOT a HOF career, just one where he would start, hit .300 and STICK…..
crazymountain - June 24, 2008
Just Like Kevin Orie
He was doing fine until Pentland f’ed with his swing in 98 and completely ruined him.
CaliCub - June 24, 2008
Total LoB?
Rudey - June 24, 2008
I know there are a lot of Soriano haters out there....
but, tonight’s game shows just how much we need him. Me? I am a Soriano fan, he just makes a difference…..
crazymountain - June 24, 2008
I wouldn't hold your breath
on Hoff-Power, until September.
BAsically, he can legitimately only play one position (as Al has pointed out): 1B.
And, he ain’t a better hitter than D.Ward who also plays the same position.
I am still burning that Hendry chose to keep Cedeno over Cintron.
The E-Man - June 24, 2008
Omg
you actually think Cintron is any better? Wake up and look at his career! He’s not that good of a pinch hitter nor he is a better defensive player than Cedeno.
Geo4MVP - June 24, 2008
Look at him THIS year
and indeed, he is more solid with the glove, does not over-run bases, and he makes less errors.
He has at least HAD a career, and not been as much of a bust as Clu-less-do.
The E-Man - June 24, 2008
Clu-less-do?
IF you mean Cedeno, look at the first of the year. Tonight he thought he should win it right there!!!! That is NOT Clu-less-do…..just trying too damn hard….he has been with the big team TOO long to know that it takes one hit to do it….he should have kept the bat on his shoulder until he had 2 strikes, is all…..he is NOT clueless though…..
crazymountain - June 24, 2008
Yup
RC wasn’t exactly having a “team” at bat there. Tried to do it all himself and ended up K’ing badly.
CaliCub - June 24, 2008
I am not a hater
but he makes a difference tonight because there is no way he tries to hustle to catch that ball that EPAT dropped. I guess that is a difference but not necessarily a positive one.
His spot never comes up in the 9th since Ryan makes the catch
TheRiot Police - June 24, 2008
Wuertz messed up too
He gave up more hits after that play. The pen was also somewhat responsible for that huge deficit.
Geo4MVP - June 24, 2008
You just can't give them extra outs...
or walk people. It will burn you almost everytime.
At this point, the only way this team loses lately is if they make mistakes in the field. Outside of the Kuroda Game, this team has made some sort of mental gaffe, error, or wildness that lead to run (s) that ended up being the difference in their losses.
I am not complaining…just saying that they would be in even better position if they were better defenders and walked a little less of the opposing tem
TheRiot Police - June 24, 2008
walks KILL! nuff said
crazymountain - June 24, 2008
Well, Sori woulda known that Riot had the catch.....
crazymountain - June 24, 2008
Key at bat in the 9th:
Fukodome’s. He’s been handled with sliders and big curveballs away after an inside pitch. Pitchers found a hole in that swing of his running away from home plate.
Cedeño’s luck ran out. He is showing who he really is.
Cintrón and Roberts came determined to show the Cubs what they could have done for the team.
The Cubs showed their talent coming from behind but also showed their holes in the last inning. Tomorrow is another day.
Fraggin Judge - June 24, 2008
Another day is right.....
Kosuke really disappointed me on that last AB…..he should have known what was coming after strike 2….yet he swung (swang? swingded? swingled?) at a pitch that was a couple feet outside…
crazymountain - June 24, 2008
Key at bat is Cedano
He has to force the guy to throw him a strike before he even swings. He was trying to win the game with one swing.
I doubt that we will see him in that situation anytime soon
TheRiot Police - June 24, 2008
Hopefully, you are right....
just shows that, besides a starter, we have a weak bench….
crazymountain - June 24, 2008
They just got beat...
but Lou is trying to keep the team treading water with key injuries…
The E-Man - June 24, 2008
I would not say that
I would say they beat themselves. They made mistakes in the field and the other team took advantage of them.
That is okay…it happens. But I would not say that they just got beat.
TheRiot Police - June 24, 2008
agreed, not cliff jumping here
just pointing out a weakness…..Henry our last gasp? He is a great coach, NEEDS to be on this team….but as a last chance PH? Nope…..please understand that I think Henry is an intregal piece to this teams success…..WE NEED HENRY!!!! However, as a last AB PH, nope….
crazymountain - June 24, 2008
This is where RJ was missed
If RJ was still here, it would have been him instead of Cedeno.
Geo4MVP - June 24, 2008
The problem is that with the injuries the bench is thin right now.
Especially after Lou sent a pinch hitter for Edmonds. With the full team that’s a good move. With a depleted bench that move left Lou with no options in the 9th and with a weaker defense in the OF in the 9th inning.
Fraggin Judge - June 24, 2008
Edmonds shoulda hit.....
WOW! Look at me…..56 years old and calling Lou’s game with hindsight!!!! What a country!
crazymountain - June 24, 2008
Not really. A DP could have been worse.
After Cedeño struck out we still had two more chances. Fukudome’s K took the sac fly out as a pressure maker and forced the next hitter to get a hit or lose.
Fraggin Judge - June 24, 2008
I agree.....
crazymountain - June 24, 2008
Ah...but see
if is of the 6-4-3 variety, than a run scores, a runner at third and Dome at the dish.
Same scenario just with Dome up
TheRiot Police - June 24, 2008
Interesting scenario.
But Fukudome K’s and we still lose, just by 1 run.
I’m worried that pitchers found Fukudome’s weakness, the only hole in his swing. He has to stay in the box when he’s pitched away if he wants to avoid those K’s.
Fraggin Judge - June 24, 2008
In the end
I think he will be okay…
It just seems that sometimes the Cubs fail with the bases loaded because they are overly agressive. They forget that all the pressure is on the pitcher and that they should just look for their pitch….
TheRiot Police - June 24, 2008
Ok, Cintron freekin blows
Idk why people are saying Hendry should have kept Cintron. His career OBP is 315; he’s not any better than Cedeno. Roberts would have been great obviously, but I would rather save the talent for pitching, not hitting.
Geo4MVP - June 24, 2008
I agree on Cintrón.
As a defensive replacement he is inadequate.
Fraggin Judge - June 24, 2008
I suppose you're right
however, Cintron had a terrific spring, and it has carried on to the regular season.
Whereas, Cedeno has stunk since 2006, had a nice first three weeks, and now stinks once more.
The E-Man - June 24, 2008
Cintrón has always been a good offensive SS but his defense is erratic.
That’s Cedeño’s only advantage over Cintrón: Cedeño is a better glove and thus, a better replacement for defensive purposes only.
Fraggin Judge - June 24, 2008
-sigh-
I suppose, but Cedeno makes some doozies as errors. He air mailed a throw way over DLEE’s head (a tough feat) a couple weeks ago. I have also been at Wrigley last year when he called for a pop-up in the infield, and dropped it.
The E-Man - June 24, 2008
True.
If this is any consolation, I don’t expect Cedeño to finish the season as a Cub. There is a very good chance he’s traded. However, he’s making sure the team won’t get much in return.
Fraggin Judge - June 24, 2008
LOL!
Sad, but true! HA!
The E-Man - June 24, 2008
To be fair on
Henry Blanco…
In 5 chances in 2008, with 2 outs and RISP, his BA?
.000
That’s all we had left?
The E-Man - June 24, 2008
the Cubs will get them tomorrow
After all, it is Lily vs Burres. Burres has been a below average pitcher this year…so we shall see.
Geo4MVP - June 24, 2008
A shocking stat
At least I was shocked….
We are batting .208 with RISP and 2 outs. I think that is last in the National League…really shocked me.
TheRiot Police - June 24, 2008
Incredible for a team that comes from behind so often.
I guess that’s the Cubs’ achilles heel.
Fraggin Judge - June 24, 2008
It just hasn't been
that much of an issue as A-Ram can’t get every AB w/2 outs and RISP.
Also, the team’s runs per game totals lead the MLB, I think.
They have also the most “comeback” wins in the NL.
This stuff usually evens out…
The E-Man - June 24, 2008
A post to my post
The Cubs are 12….only The Crew, Rocks, Pads, and Reds are worse….
However, they are 5th in RBIs and 6th in ABs
TheRiot Police - June 24, 2008
Another thing that called my attention tonight:
Derek Lee hitting so many grounders with runners on 1st. Cintrón’s inadequate defense bailed Lee once but Lee is an experienced hitter. He should know better. He’s swinging at the ground when he should be trying to elevate the ball.
Fraggin Judge - June 24, 2008
See My Avatar
Good ol’ Charley Lau – extend the arms, swing level, pivot with the hips, visualize a liner back through the box.
CaliCub - June 24, 2008
Ah, visualization....such a great thing!!!
crazymountain - June 24, 2008
The Think System
Who remembers “The Music Man”?
CaliCub - June 24, 2008
Another old fart, eh?
Have folks in River City…...they still have the old set up and running….now it is a ‘conservatory of music’, it is great to go and hear the lessons….
crazymountain - June 24, 2008
Ok, no one knows "The Music Man" and River City?
Prestons house is a national historical monument…..
River City is Mason City, IA…...
The set is a tourist ‘trap’ now….
crazymountain - June 24, 2008
He hasn't been the same DLee since June 1
I have pointed this out many times….Is he hurt? What is wrong? Even when he hits, the ball does not have the same crispness off the bat…...he has a good game, then a few bad ones…so, is something wrong with my favorite player, DLee?
crazymountain - June 24, 2008
That sounds to me like Lee is exhausted.
Fraggin Judge - June 24, 2008
Its a L O N G
season. I suspect at the end of the year he’ll be back to his “normal”, or very solid BA, OBP, and SLG.
The E-Man - June 24, 2008
He is playing
Like the DLee pre 2005…
The question you have to ask is the 2005 and 2007 the real DLee or anomolies….
TheRiot Police - June 24, 2008
Sad to say those years are looking more and more like anomolies
the big issue I have is how long we’re going to keep him in the 3 hole. We’ve been winning in spite of his poor clutch hitting but what happens if and when we start to slide a little bit. The #3 slot is supposed to be our best hitter and, I’m sorry, but these days Lee doesn’t qualify.
bluekoolaide - June 24, 2008
I agree
That he has not been very clutch. What I find most alarming is that pitchers are not afraid to pitch him. This usually causes himself to not get into hitters counts in those clutch situtations. When he does get the opportunity, he seems to always swing at pitchers pitches…
TheRiot Police - June 24, 2008
All I know is he's constantly fooled with sinking pitches.
He either swings and misses at those pitches, or hits a weak grounder.
Fraggin Judge - June 24, 2008
Right
Clearly he’s having a huge problem here and it’s gotten around the league(s). It’s so obvious the way pitchers are exploiting him -I’m more worried about this than anything else right now. I don’t see Lee making adjustments and it’s consistently hurting us in the clutch. How much longer can we keep him hitting third?
bluekoolaide - June 24, 2008
He is on pace to Shatter his GIDP career high
He currently resides at 14.
His previous high was 18….
He had 15 all of last year.
TheRiot Police - June 24, 2008
He is just not the same.....
Rami is our best pure hitter. Maybe hit him 3rd, (God, here comes the eat crow!!!) Edmonds 4th and DLee 5th?
crazymountain - June 24, 2008
In Theory
He should be protected by the fact that ARAM bats behind him. You would think that he would see more strikes. Problem is he is not swinging at strikes. He is also taking a lot of good pitches and swing at pitchers pitches… Those are all just signs of a slump….
TheRiot Police - June 24, 2008
His head is still elsewhere.
he’s fine physically. DLee isn’t a warrior type, so unfortunately he’s more prone than most to being distracted by outside influence. Perhaps with his daughter’s situation, his game isn’t what it could be, and it just might stay that way. Don’t be shocked to see Lou juggle the lineup some more this year.
Matt Allison - June 25, 2008
My wife is home, thank God!!!!
I’ll see y’all for tomorrow’s game!! Have a great night!!!
crazymountain - June 24, 2008
What a barf inducing end to this game
I got to work just in time to watch the last couple of outs on gameday. I didn’t have the heart to listen to Ron’s heart break on the audio. Well, go get em tomorrow! I guess I mean later today.
love the ivy - June 25, 2008
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