Over the last few days, I have posted a few "write your own caption" photos, and no one's really contributed one, due, I suppose, to being focused on other issues.
However, I think today's photo should result in quite a few good caption ideas. Fire away! I will choose what I think is the best one and send the poster a copy of the DVD "Chasing October". (Which, unfortunately, we are still doing.)
A few other baseball notes while we get ready for an attempt at the second Cubs series sweep this month (and both on the road, too):Lineup via Twittermyer:
Theriot, ss; Colvin, cf; Lee, 1b; Ramirez, 3b; Fox, lf; Baker, 2b; Johnson, rf; Soto, c; Samardzija, p
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Jeff Samardzija is making his second major league start. The first one wasn't very good. Let's hope for improvement -- I really would like to see the Shark pitch well so he has a shot at the 2010 staff. He has never faced the Brewers.
Chris Narveson is the very definition of a journeyman. Originally drafted by the Cardinals in the 2nd round in 2000, he was traded to the Rockies in 2004 as part of the deal that brought Larry Walker to St. Louis. Then Colorado sent him to Boston for Byung-Hyun Kim. He was later waived by the Red Sox, claimed by the Cardinals who then let him go as a six-year free agent; the Brewers signed him before the 2008 season. In his minor league career he played for: Johnson City, Peoria (when it was a Cardinals affiliate), Potomac, Johnson City again, Peoria again, Palm Beach, Tennessee, Tulsa, Pawtucket, Memphis, Palm Beach again, Memphis again, Palm Beach and Memphis for a third time, and Nashville. Just think of the frequent-flyer (or maybe it's frequent-bus) miles. He has never started against the Cubs, but threw one inning of relief in each of three games at Wrigley Field in July, allowing a total of four hits and a run. Mike Fontenot was 2-for-3 against him with a double.
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0 recs | 165 comments
Give these youngins a chance....
Colvin, Shark, etc.
Maybe we’ll get surprised like we did with Wells.
zevkalman - September 23, 2009
I agree on Colvin
He deserves a chance… but unless Shark’s picked up another pitch or two since we saw him last, this could get ugly.
Allie - September 23, 2009
Just curious: Why not give Marshall a start?
Zeke - September 23, 2009
marshalls better in the bullpen
jesus christos - September 23, 2009
Pitching to one batter seems like an incredible waste of his talent.
And with the September call-ups, there’s no shortage of bullpen arms.
Zeke - September 23, 2009
maybe lou wants to see how many home runs can be hit in 1 game between both teams
jesus christos - September 23, 2009
One batter is a waste
but he IS better in the ’pen.
Allie - September 23, 2009
We don't know that unless you give him regular starts.
Al Yellon - September 23, 2009
exactly.
Marshall is a much more talented pitcher than Samardzija as is.
Hank493 - September 23, 2009
“Hold still; you’ve got some Milton Bradley on your pants…..”
The Jade Scorpion - September 23, 2009
No - your prostate feels normal to me........
Icubsfan - September 23, 2009
"Prince, you're fatter than me!"
jesus christos - September 23, 2009
I try and try to tune this radio in to get Ron & Pat, but all I get is static!
Zeke - September 23, 2009
Mr. Fielder: Would you unclench and release my hand please?
Zeke - September 23, 2009
Lou! What are YOU doing in there?
Zeke - September 23, 2009
hey man, i didn’t know you stuffed too…
laidbackliam - September 23, 2009
Later tonight- Prince Fielder craps out a major league catcher: Film at 11...
Zeke - September 23, 2009
Soto charged with a passed ball
gocubsgo22 - September 23, 2009
Groan.
But funny.
Al Yellon - September 23, 2009
Caption: "Yep, I think Ryan Braun's head will fit in there."
adam316 - September 23, 2009
"o, Prince, gimme some of your stash!"
BigJohnAZ - September 23, 2009
"Randy...Peek-a-boo! A-boo! Aaaa-boo!"
Clutch16 - September 23, 2009
Behold!
The world’s first human vending machine!
Craig in South Bend - September 23, 2009
awesome
cozmotaylor123 - September 23, 2009
Wow!
Hmm it seems your pants size really is “infield tarp”
Rudey - September 23, 2009
Photo Captions:
“Inertia: a property of matter by which it remains at rest or in uniform motion in the same straight line unless acted upon by some external force”
“Hey, your right man, it does feel like a ziploc bag full of snot.”
santoswoodenlegs - September 23, 2009
Maybe Shark will surprise us with a good effort tonight.
I like tonight’s line up. It will be interesting to see how it plays. Let’s put up another 3 spot in the first!
Zeke - September 23, 2009
photo:
“I know you have a vegan hoho in there somewhere.”
KaliCub - September 23, 2009
Caption posting
Yep, Vegetarians colons are cleaner.
boysofzimmer - September 23, 2009
I like this one.
sloathcheck78 - September 23, 2009
Photo:
“You just struck out again, here, let me un-tuck your Jersey for you since this game is practically over.”
santoswoodenlegs - September 23, 2009
Caption:
The Prince stands tall with is mighty sword as the knight in the blue armor holds up his embarrASSing baggy trousers.
sloathcheck78 - September 23, 2009
I like the lineup. I am happy Colvin is getting a chance vs the lefty.
Let’s see what he can do
TJ11 - September 23, 2009
I Like the look of this lineup too....
it would be a nice one for next April…
Icubsfan - September 23, 2009
colvins OBP in the minors is pretty pathetic though
jesus christos - September 23, 2009
Just what our outfield needs...more OBP.
santoswoodenlegs - September 23, 2009
So you're saying we don't need OBP?
Hank493 - September 23, 2009
oh and theriot still should never leadoff
jesus christos - September 23, 2009
Photo:
Soto: "And now you know why Miles calls me ‘the puppet master’ "
santoswoodenlegs - September 23, 2009
caption:
♪♫ move ’em out, Rawhide! ♪♫
LAcarl519 - September 23, 2009
complete chorus...
♪♫Move ’em on, head ’em up
Head ’em up, move ’em on
Move ’em on, head ’em up
Rawhide
Count ’em out, ride ’em in,
Ride ’em in, count ’em out,
Count ’em out, ride ’em in
Rawhide! ♪♫
LAcarl519 - September 23, 2009
2 left fielders?
Fox and Johnson in left? Is Colvin good enuf to cover right from center?
santo4hof - September 23, 2009
my gas is Johnson is in RF
LAcarl519 - September 23, 2009
pee yew
Emelie - September 23, 2009
rf
Johnson is in right
KC in OK - September 23, 2009
Correct.
I mistyped it. I’ll fix it.
Al Yellon - September 23, 2009
Al, re: Tiger Stadium.
Various factions tried and tried to come up with plans to save portions of the park.
Some were grand, some more realistic. They ranged from turning portions of the park into apartments while keeping the field, to a full restoration and pitch to make it a minor league park.
Even Ernie Harwell formed a preservation group and had a plan that would have preserved a small portion of the stands and the field for use as a city park.
In the end, the city just felt they didn’t want any of the associated costs of maintenance. Apparently they would rather have yet another empty lot in the city of Detroit.
Sad indeed.
Zeke - September 23, 2009
I knew about the preservation efforts.
Sad that none of them succeeded. I was glad I got to see the place in 1999 before it closed.
Al Yellon - September 23, 2009
I have a lot of memories of seeing games there when I was a kid, teen and in my 20s.
Summer nights while in college sitting in the upper deck bleachers in CF smoking cigars and drinking beers watching Tom Veryzer at short, Gary Sutherland at second. Ron Leflore in CF Rusty Staub in RF. John Hiller pitching. Yes, the Tabbies stunk.
We had the place to ourselves. That is until that darn kid Fidrych came along, and then people started to notice the Tigers again.
Zeke - September 23, 2009
Tom Veryzer.
Not a very good player, but he was part of the 1984 Cubs NL East title team.
Al Yellon - September 23, 2009
Yep. I have his name on a 1984 World Series pennant.
Zeke - September 23, 2009
1984...
More painful than any other number in my life.
chilango2 - September 23, 2009
When I gave the pennant to Ryne Sandberg two years ago to sign
he gave it a long look before signing.
Zeke - September 23, 2009
2003?
KaliCub - September 23, 2009
1969.
Sigh.
Al Yellon - September 23, 2009
101?
santoswoodenlegs - September 23, 2009
Since you're a little older..
do you feel 1969 is worse?
I would think because of the 5 outs thing, 2003 would be worse.
KaliCub - September 23, 2009
I remember both vividly, including being in Wrigley for game 6 in 2003.
Each is awful in their own right. Trying to pick one as worse than the other is impossible for me.
Zeke - September 23, 2009
Fair, I guess it's all part of the collective heartbreak.
KaliCub - September 23, 2009
1969 hurt worse
since it was my first.
Then came 84, 89,and then 03. I was pretty jaded by then. I must confess, last year was almost as bad as 1969 because I really felt in my heart that they were too good up and down to choke again.
BigJohnAZ - September 23, 2009
1969 - more of a groan than a sigh
eths - September 24, 2009
Wasn't alive for 1969
2003 hurt real bad. But 1984 was right when baseball—through the Cubs and one Ryne Sandberg—grabbed my imagination. Being 8 years old then, my little soul was crushed and then stomped on. Last year was also like a kick in the shins with spikes.
chilango2 - September 23, 2009
me too...4th grade
cozmotaylor123 - September 23, 2009
Caption
Yes, my Prince, the adjustments to your regal gown will be ready for your coronation.
tharr - September 23, 2009
i am HAPPY
to see one of our young future stars (shark samardzija) being given an opportunity to start. this is a perfect example of trying to make lemonade out of a lemon of a season.
LET’S GO CUBS!
LET’S GO SHARK!
brian custer - September 23, 2009
Caption..
“psst, Prince..Can I fall down too when you homer off the shark?”
KaliCub - September 23, 2009
Tonight I fear
another journeyman pitcher will reclaim his lost youth against an inconsistent Cubs offense, And with Shark on the mound we may need double digit runs just to stay in the game.
tharr - September 23, 2009
Bradley Apologizes?
Worf just posted this in a related Fanpost:
http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=4498298
Zeke - September 23, 2009
It was just on WGN-TV
Whatever. I accept his apology but he remains dead to me.
chilango2 - September 23, 2009
Rec'd and agreed.
Al Yellon - September 23, 2009
to err is human
to forgive divine…
brian custer - September 23, 2009
santoswoodenlegs - September 23, 2009
i bet the racist teachers pressured him to do it
jesus christos - September 23, 2009
is it great that
Milton agreed to donate the $400,000 in salary for the rest of the year to charity.
(sarcasm)
It sure must be hard to apologize to get paid $400,000 for 3 weeks for sitting on your butt where your biggest decision is whether you will watch Ellen or Oprah.
LAcarl519 - September 23, 2009
Photo
Dude, no way am I being the back end of the horse costume with you for halloween! Erin Andrews you are not…
Chubby Hugs - September 23, 2009
I'm happy Reed is back tonight.
I wish I had more confidence in Shark. Hopefully things go well.
sue369 - September 23, 2009
Seems like Reed's been gone 6 months.
Zeke - September 23, 2009
+1
∞
chilango2 - September 23, 2009
More Photo
How about when you lose, instead of untucking your shirts, we take off your pants. Lets try it out!
Chubby Hugs - September 23, 2009
photo caption...
Hey, Mr. Macha, found your stat book…
sicubsfan - September 23, 2009
Photo:
When viewed @ 15X magnification
santoswoodenlegs - September 23, 2009
Bobby Scales must have the flu or something...
kanderber - September 23, 2009
or he just sucks...
Hank493 - September 23, 2009
I think he was being sarcastic.
sue369 - September 23, 2009
Some really good photo captions above.
Keep ‘em coming. I’ll read them all over in the morning and pick the winner.
Al Yellon - September 23, 2009
dont know if this was mentioned but
cubs sign rockford riverhawks jason james. http://www.rockfordriverhawks.com/news/?id=9036
joe mauer in disguise?
jesus christos - September 23, 2009
James is an outfielder.
I suspect he’ll get a spring training invite. The man can hit.
Al Yellon - September 23, 2009
the mauer part was about his BA
jesus christos - September 23, 2009
Right.
You’re right, the guy can hit. If he can play OF passably, he might have a shot at eventually making the team.
Al Yellon - September 23, 2009
plus hes left handed!
jesus christos - September 23, 2009
Right to the top of Lou's list!
Al Yellon - September 23, 2009
all of our problems are solved!
jesus christos - September 23, 2009
I know you probably shouldn't read TOO much....
…into his numbers, but damn……
EJThunder - September 23, 2009
but the numbers....are the truth!
santoswoodenlegs - September 23, 2009
James is already 25...
… so he’s not really a prospect. Still….
Al Yellon - September 23, 2009
Photo
Nice and firm…like a good melon!
ScottT - September 23, 2009
or -> I don' think it's ripe yet...
eths - September 24, 2009
Speak your mind, but at least be honest.
I detest the idiots that come onto this site and post their stupid comments, which indicate that Wrigley Field is nothing more than a 40,000 seat Cubs fan beer garden, filled with a bunch of rowdy alcoholics that have no interest whatsoever in the way the Cubs are playing baseball on any given day. I believe in the 14th amendment, but at least these dumbo’s should exercise their freedom of speech to tell the truth.
Case in point; Once the comments that these trashy people post here are eliminated, the reminder of the comments posted generally come from “Cubs Nation” fans which, express their sentiments be they good or otherwise to the manageability of the Cubs organization. The Cubbies, like the Yankees and Red Sox have always had the biggest and most loyal fan bases in major league baseball.
In conclusion, I suspect that the morons that criticize the Cubs organization and it’s fans have no self values and don’t even have a bit of loyalty to any team or anyone including their mothers.
GO CUBS.
Shambles - September 23, 2009
☣
chilango2 - September 23, 2009
great way to get a point across
call everyone who disagrees with you a moron and then cite the Constitution.
Awesome.
Allie - September 23, 2009
Blou, is that you?
Emelie - September 23, 2009
What's Cub's Nation?
katie casey - September 23, 2009
my guess is you will get more respect for your point of view by
1) avoiding the use of “moron” and
2) keeping the post a tad briefer (see “pontificating”)
LAcarl519 - September 23, 2009
Nice try, but......
EJThunder - September 23, 2009
Shambles rambles, then ambles
vonde6 - September 23, 2009
yeah I got a response...............what?
cozmotaylor123 - September 23, 2009
Caption...
“Hey ump, can I get a ruling? If the ball doesn’t come out, is it a ground rule double?”
or along the same lines
“I heard the ball getting stuck in the ivy, but…”
KaliCub - September 23, 2009
It's a foul ball.
santoswoodenlegs - September 23, 2009
I've heard of spitballs, but man...
Musicdude10 - September 23, 2009
I'm surprisingly upbeat about the Cubs..... even STILL!
What’s the matter with me?!?!
EJThunder - September 23, 2009
Ever since Sunday?
KaliCub - September 23, 2009
Damn.
You’re right. When they lose I’ll fall back into the rut.
EJThunder - September 23, 2009
Even I feel a little better.
Sometimes you just have to move on and Sunday felt like the first step in that process.
KaliCub - September 23, 2009
True
That’s kinda how I feel. Optimism or whatever it is…. I’m already counting down the days ‘til ST. It’s gonna be a LONG winter, lemme tell ya.
With the end of the season coming there’s some excitement for what could happen in the offseason.
EJThunder - September 23, 2009
The truth always hits home.
Brief!
Shambles - September 23, 2009
photo caption...
Guiness Book of World Records:
Category: Sports and Games
Record: Longest time spent before being found in a game of Hide-n-Seek
Current recordholder: Geovany Soto, 37 hours 22 minutes, September 21-22, 2009
ballhawk - September 23, 2009
+1
EJThunder - September 23, 2009
heh
chitownhawkeye - September 23, 2009
Can someone shed light?
Don’t feel like googling right now…
I heard (Carlos Zambrano / Red Sox / trade) in the same sentence on TV sometime recently.
Dunno if that was a sports anchor’s speculation or from somewhere else….
EJThunder - September 23, 2009
more than likely speculation
Zambrano can’t be traded right now, as it is.
Bill Potter - September 23, 2009
Yeah, he can't...
Just bugged me…. dunno where I heard from, either a Chicago media outlet, ESPN, etc. Wondered if anyone else heard it.
EJThunder - September 23, 2009
He's said he doesn't want to be traded
Despite his antics, he’s a great pitcher and our staff would be much weaker without him. He’s also said he doesn’t want to be traded and would use his NTC if given the opportunity. And personally, I love the guy so I’d hate to see him go.
Musicdude10 - September 23, 2009
One of the few games where I have more confidence in the line up
than the starter.
Doggie Stalker - September 23, 2009
im more confident in gregg and heilman
than the starter
jesus christos - September 23, 2009
for you
that is not saying much…
brian custer - September 23, 2009
ofcourse
because heilman is such a nice guy in real life…
jesus christos - September 23, 2009
and we all know off the field behavior
is the only thing that matters.
Allie - September 23, 2009
yes yes
jesus christos - September 23, 2009
He loves his Mom....
…that’s good for at least 1 good outing a season
carmen_fanzone - September 23, 2009
it is
the ONLY thing that matters. baseball is just a silly game, at it’s core.
brian custer - September 23, 2009
A team full of great guys
who don’t play well would be a great example… but it sure wouldn’t win many games.
I appreciate the fact that Heilmann is a nice guy. But that isn’t enough for him as a baseball player.
Allie - September 23, 2009
he's had a decent year
performing in a role he never asked for (middlerelief). every time heilman is offered up for trade, the gm’s stand in line.
brian custer - September 23, 2009
sometimes i cant tell if youre just one giant troll...
jesus christos - September 23, 2009
nor i you
brian custer - September 23, 2009
he is a nice guy
he interviews very well, even after the outrage he was subjected to in ny
brian custer - September 23, 2009
so he throws gopherballs to help their stats
i see i see
jesus christos - September 23, 2009
thats great
but i still don’t like him as a pitcher.
Allie - September 23, 2009
????
I am pretty much a pollyanna around here. Heck I STILL check the “magic” number.
Doggie Stalker - September 23, 2009
Oops ignore this
I thought Brian was saying I usually had no faith in the Cubs. Just got lost in the thread.
Doggie Stalker - September 23, 2009
OK, but what's the magic number?
katie casey - September 23, 2009
Well 7 before they can be eliminated.
Doggie Stalker - September 23, 2009
poor doggie got all lost in the thread...
KaliCub - September 23, 2009
lol
brian custer - September 23, 2009
no
i was responding to christos
brian custer - September 23, 2009
I realized that too late.
Doggie Stalker - September 23, 2009
Can't win for losing.
@LAcarl519; Thank you for dismissing my opinion with your imperious gesture.
Shambles - September 23, 2009
Try using the reply feature.
sue369 - September 23, 2009
reply helps...
Hank493 - September 23, 2009
he's got a point, guy
carmen_fanzone - September 23, 2009
Photo
“Can I use some of this? Bradley needs it for his apology tomorrow.”
Musicdude10 - September 23, 2009
Photo
“Can I use some of this? My son is making a science fair project: The Effects of Milton Bradley and Aaron Miles on the Chicago Cubs.”
Musicdude10 - September 23, 2009
-1
Hank493 - September 23, 2009
Aww you're no fun
Musicdude10 - September 23, 2009
Caption
Sorry sir, no ball in here
cubs ftw - September 23, 2009
Photo
Wow I never knew people could ACTUALLY have a stick up their ass. It’s amazing that you don’t even feel it.
Doggie Stalker - September 23, 2009
Evergrey rules
I just wanted to say that.
Ace Venom - September 23, 2009
Clutch16 - September 23, 2009
Photo Caption
Tag! Youre out!
JMG1984 - September 23, 2009
Photo Caption
I like big butts and i cannot lie!
JMG1984 - September 23, 2009
Caption
“Dude, your fat arse is blocking my view of Milwaukee!”
DudeVf11 - September 23, 2009
Caption
Where does it itch, Your Majesty?
Bradsbeard - September 23, 2009
Caption
Yep, still moving and your standing still. You CAN do the Homer Simpson jiggle!
Zy Toro Young - September 23, 2009 via mobile
Caption: Peek-a-boo, I feel you
eths - September 24, 2009
Caption: If I hide here, maybe that guy will stop throwing that ball at me....
eths - September 24, 2009
There are a lot of excellent captions here.
But I’m choosing ballhawk’s “Guinness Book” as the winner. Inspired. I’ll give you the DVD whenever you’re next at the ballpark.
Thanks for all the entries! I’ll probably run more little contests over the offseason.
Al Yellon - September 24, 2009
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