Game Thread #1: Brewers (0-0) at Cubs (0-0)
by Jeff Sackmann on Mar 31, 2008 12:28 PM CDT
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PrintThis Opening Day thing is confusing. Opening Day was last week, then it was last night, now it's today, but it might not be today because of weather.
Anyway, this is probably just a formality--consider this your thread for wishing there were a game, or for disparaging remarks in general about Chicago, the Cubs, Miller Park South, and the people who did scheduling for MLB this year.
Somethingvague posted the lineups here. Never has a player done so little to earn a higher spot in the lineup than Ben Sheets!
The game is supposed to be at 1:20, so if we're lucky, we'll have nine innings in by about 4:30 tomorrow afternoon.
Go Brewers!
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It's raining
Here in Chicago it is raining, atleast downtowm... but it is not too hard yet... maybe the lighter rain will allow the game to start. If the field is in good shape, I am optimistic they could get the game started.
Of course knowing they have tomorrow off, they might call it simply on the speculation of more rain coming.
Cynical prediction
They'll start the game, play two innings, call the tarp out, wait a while, and then postpone the game.
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Radar
Looks like it'll clear up in an hour or two but Missouri has a nice storm moving towards Chicago. Maybe it's better this way. We don't want ol' Ben Prior falling off the mound and tearing his hamstring from the bone or something....
::knocks on wood::
Check out The Blackhawk Experience
Rain delay material...
Yesterday I was channelsurfing while my son was sitting/napping/throwing up on my lap, and noticed that WGN was killing off a Sunday afternoon by showing a couple of decent-but-not-great baseball movies. At commercial breaks, various baseball folks (usually Cubs-related, naturally) provided commentary, including our very own Bob Uecker.
The funny part (I actually laughed out loud) was that when Uecker's cap came into full view of the camera, the logo was blurred out. It was obvious that he was wearing a Brewers cap, but they didn't want to show it on WGN!
(Yes, I realize there's probably a legal reason for WGN blurring a Brewers logo on their station during a non-MLB broadcast, but I found it funny anyway.)
It's called "playing the percentages."
what would be really funny
if WGN started blurring out Brewers logos during actual MLB broadcasts. Tee hee.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Mar 31, 2008 12:50 PM CDT up reply actions
If Hardy sees a strike today,
he better swing. I don't think he'll see more than one per at bat.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Mar 31, 2008 12:49 PM CDT reply actions
good point
(it took me a while to figure out what you meant, though)
gives me an idea, to do a study of walk rates for guys who sometimes bat in front of the pitcher. Counsell is a good example--he seems to rack up a lot more walks batting in front of the P than he does in the 2-hole. Could also look at the difference in strikes seen, as you point out.
It would be interesting to know how much to discount the walk rate (not just intentional ones) of #8 hitters.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Mar 31, 2008 2:21 PM CDT up reply actions
Hardy's walk rate
I know that when Hardy first came up, I thought he had fair patience because he took a good amount of walks. It turns out that his "plate discipline" was really just a combination of him hitting scared (his shoulder) and in front of the pitcher.
He's extremely quick and good.
Let it rain
I've got tickets to the Wed. game, wouldn't mind that one being the opener
by SunglassesAtNight on Mar 31, 2008 12:58 PM CDT reply actions
Me too
And any delay today means my commute home will hopefully be relatively free from drunk Cubs fans.
WGN said they're waiting for a patch of good weather anytime between 2 and 6.
by MillerParkSouth on Mar 31, 2008 1:38 PM CDT up reply actions
Free day tommorrow
I imagine that they will play tomorrow like the Yankee/Jays will be doing (game PPD)
well
we're suppose to be getting bad weather again tomorrow. basically hoping for two straight days of it, but that doesn't seem to matter too much now that we've officially started
by SunglassesAtNight on Mar 31, 2008 2:18 PM CDT up reply actions
Trying to get used to the new digs
Does having a SB Nation screen name I can be a total asshole over at Bizarro BCB now lol ?
Its all about the Bullpen this season that is the key.
unfortunately yes
though individual blogs can still ban you. and your posts can be flagged. (after a certain number of flags--2 on this site--the comment is deleted)
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Mar 31, 2008 1:47 PM CDT up reply actions
ha
nope. i haven't banned anybody for months. (though my trigger finger is getting itchy--I was on a roll there for a while last year.)
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Mar 31, 2008 1:55 PM CDT up reply actions
Next to the option to flag a comment, there's "Rec"? Is that to undo another's flag? I'd click it, but I don't want this whole blog to implode or anything.
I'm not sure exactly how they are combined...
but it isn't directly to undo a flag. If it's a good comment, (Rec)ommend it. I think comments that have been recommended a few times get highlighted somehow. You can also recommend stories and fanposts ... if enough people (4, I think) recommend a fanpost, it gets bumped up to the "recommended" fanposts section above the rest of the fanposts.
(yes, it's complicated. i think it'll make sense when everybody is using more of the features, though.)
and I don't think anything you could do would break anything ... at least that's what I'm assuming and I'm acting accordingly :).
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Mar 31, 2008 2:13 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Good timing
I got back from class just in time to see the game start. Just a little foggy from that center field camera, huh?
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Tony Gwynn
He's seen more pitches this plate appearance than Mike Cameron's average. :)
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Mordecai "Three Finger" Brown
The namesake of my projection system, and star of the Cubs back when the Cubs were likable. (And they won occasionally, too.)
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Mar 31, 2008 2:14 PM CDT up reply actions
HAT???
Braun has got to know he looks like a dork with the stocking cap on!!
The Wallbangers won because they played the game like kids! Let's do that again!!!
ugh
How did Stocker make the team?
And yes, one does need a parking pass to get in the lot on Friday
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by Dikembe Meiztombo on Mar 31, 2008 2:19 PM CDT reply actions
So...
If the camera adds ten pounds then is it like J.J. Hardy never had the flu?
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Too bad
All the pitcher-batting-eighth haters will have some ammo next inning.
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well
we'll just get to see how stubborn Ned can be when he's doing something against the conventional wisdom. We know he can be stubborn, but this is different.
(by the way, this live comment updating thing is really cool.)
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Mar 31, 2008 2:23 PM CDT up reply actions
Or the Gwynn-batting-second haters
If he got an infield hit batting immediately before Sheets, all the bunting fetishists would be happy.
He's extremely quick and good.
bunting fetishists
are probably the same people who think infield hit = mvp candidacy.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Mar 31, 2008 2:30 PM CDT up reply actions
double for fukudome
a vulgarity comes to mind.
"I will agree that the attitude [at BCB] is ridiculous and they have done so much to instigate animosity and then block us from responding. Real mature!"
I think your fantasy team
had a bit part in Austin Powers 3.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Mar 31, 2008 2:29 PM CDT up reply actions
Ha
A dude in my FMLB league has the same team name
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by Dikembe Meiztombo on Mar 31, 2008 2:46 PM CDT up reply actions
Stocking caps in the outfield...
Coaching wearing helmets...I don't know if I recognize this game anymore.
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don't worry
Ben Sheets will strike out soon, and it'll all be familiar again.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Mar 31, 2008 2:32 PM CDT up reply actions
Have some faith
He might get to first by nicking Soto's glove with his swing.
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Z vs. Z
There's good Z vs. Bad Z.
The bad Z is Carlos Zambrano, of course; boo at will.
The good Z is with the SBN 2.0. When you click on a post/entry and want to go straight to the new comments, press Z, and it'll take you directly to them. When you're done, press Z again to go to the next one.
"I will agree that the attitude [at BCB] is ridiculous and they have done so much to instigate animosity and then block us from responding. Real mature!"
by roguejim on Mar 31, 2008 2:34 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
Jason Kendall
Successfully avoids the double play and draws the walk!
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he's a genius!
Marty, shut down your site!
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Mar 31, 2008 2:37 PM CDT up reply actions
Apparently
Kendall was pretty much blind last season.
"I will agree that the attitude [at BCB] is ridiculous and they have done so much to instigate animosity and then block us from responding. Real mature!"
That was one ugle swing by TGJr
The Wallbangers won because they played the game like kids! Let's do that again!!!
Jeez
On the Evil BCB, they're already at 582 comments.
"I will agree that the attitude [at BCB] is ridiculous and they have done so much to instigate animosity and then block us from responding. Real mature!"
quantity over quality, dude
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Mar 31, 2008 2:39 PM CDT up reply actions
and the rain starts
The Wallbangers won because they played the game like kids! Let's do that again!!!
Gwynn
Missed a homer by only 300 feet.
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by TheJay on Mar 31, 2008 2:39 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
Rain delay
Let's say Sheets and Evil Z don't come back out. Who gets the advantage?
"I will agree that the attitude [at BCB] is ridiculous and they have done so much to instigate animosity and then block us from responding. Real mature!"
hate to say it
but I think the cubs may have a slight edge in that they have normal starter - Lieber in the bullpen
I wonder
how long it's been since having Lieber on your team was considered an advantage.
"I will agree that the attitude [at BCB] is ridiculous and they have done so much to instigate animosity and then block us from responding. Real mature!"
I hear Jon Lieber was a 20-game winner once
Either way, if they do continue, there's an off day tomorrow so everyone should be available.
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and we've got mcclung
who apparently can pitch 4 innings :).
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Mar 31, 2008 2:48 PM CDT up reply actions
I guess
Until Ned tells him to hit an umpire in retaliation for Sheets' early exit.
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Plunk Fukodome
They could always have him or Torres plunk Fukodome, though that wouldn't be very nice of them.
mcclung
isn't he still serving a suspension from the Pujols plunking? genius move, ned.
by SunglassesAtNight on Mar 31, 2008 3:05 PM CDT up reply actions
Stuck Watching WGN
And they are talking about hosting a program in commemoration of 60 years of Cubs baseball on WGN, featuring the best moments of the franchise during that time.
Anyone want to hazard a guess on how long that program will take?
I'm figuring they can squeeze it in between two infomercials with Chef Tony.
As an additional note
The segment they previewed on WGN featured the same music used in the Japanese version of "Iron Chef". They must have discovered it when doing cultural scouting for signing Fukudome.
But it would still be at least twice as long
as a Brewers highlight program. Unless I somehow missed all of the World Series the Brewers have won.
"My bed is pulling me, gravity, daysleeper. Daaaysleeper."
by markleonette on Mar 31, 2008 9:58 PM CDT up reply actions
Oh ho! Burn!
Except we weren't talking about the Brewers futility, we were talking about the Cubs' futility. Which is almost 100 years old. Which is a long time.
Plus, you have to remember, it would be twice as long because they've been losing for 50+ years longer than the Brewers have been losing. So there's that.
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*60+ years
Don't want to shortchange you your Cubs history, my friend. Deepest apologies.
Formerly "Ball and Glove"
Well
You might have. Though we've been down this path with Cubs fans before.
"I will agree that the attitude [at BCB] is ridiculous and they have done so much to instigate animosity and then block us from responding. Real mature!"
That wasn't the Brewers
To be fair. But the fact remains the Brewers have won just as many postseason series as the Cubs have since 1908.
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No, but it was Milwaukee baseball
It's not like people in Atlanta held a ticker-tape parade when they won.
"I will agree that the attitude [at BCB] is ridiculous and they have done so much to instigate animosity and then block us from responding. Real mature!"
Notice the didn't say
60 years of Cubs "winning" baseball. It should go quick unitl they get to Bartman and then they will spend a hour or so wondering what if????
The Wallbangers won because they played the game like kids! Let's do that again!!!
Richie Gardner
Anyone know anything about this pitcher the Brewers picked up off waivers from the Reds? Apparently he was their 2004 minor league player of the year.
Ichiro, on facing Daisuke Matsuzaka for the first time: "I hope he arouses the fire that's dormant in the innermost recesses of my soul."
delay
any word on when the game might resume
"They're trying to make me the escape goat"-Michael Scott
Not to dimish the quantity vs. quality ratio...
but I didn't realize how much I missed the game day threads until I got back to my desk and started chuckling my way through this thread.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Mar 31, 2008 3:11 PM CDT reply actions
Keep raining! Keep raining!
FSN is showing their top 50 Dynamic Duos. Normally I couldn't care less, but apparently somewhere on their list are two women's beach volleyball players in "uniform" (i.e., sport bikinis) who seem to like to hug each other.
Let's play two!
"I will agree that the attitude [at BCB] is ridiculous and they have done so much to instigate animosity and then block us from responding. Real mature!"
I wonder
I wonder who's number 1 on this list. I'm guessing Montana/Rice or Jordan/Pippen.
Or maybe Winkelsas/Simpson.
"I will agree that the attitude [at BCB] is ridiculous and they have done so much to instigate animosity and then block us from responding. Real mature!"
Malone/Stockton
is a good one, though not #1, I don't think.
"I will agree that the attitude [at BCB] is ridiculous and they have done so much to instigate animosity and then block us from responding. Real mature!"
No no...
Just rain long enough that I get to pop open a beer and watch the game when I get home from work.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Mar 31, 2008 3:17 PM CDT up reply actions
Watching the Tigers/Royals game on ESPN
Am I the first guy ever to have Denny Bautista on a fantasy team in two different years?
He's extremely quick and good.
I just noticed
...that Atlanta and Washington finished their, uh, one-game series last night. What the hell?
He's extremely quick and good.
A sweep!
"I will agree that the attitude [at BCB] is ridiculous and they have done so much to instigate animosity and then block us from responding. Real mature!"
If they resume tomorrow
is it still considered opening day?
by SunglassesAtNight on Mar 31, 2008 3:17 PM CDT reply actions
FSN crew
They said the game is supposed to resume around 3:30.
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Zambrano
Even longer delay for him, time he pitches it could be getting on for an hour between pitches.
sheets
if he does go back in, he should pull his best claudio vargas and take a looooong time between pitches, see if he can force zambrano out of the game
by SunglassesAtNight on Mar 31, 2008 3:31 PM CDT up reply actions
good idea
But Sheets was working sooo fast in the first inning, they couldn't even show replays between pitches... he got the ball and looked like he was hurrying to get mroe pitching in before the rain came down...
If he takes that long, then maybe I could watch the end of game at home instead of on MLBtv at work!
Cheater's Guide to Baseball
There's actually something in the Book "The Cheater's Guide to Baseball" about how to work a rain delay to your advantage (though it's easier for the home team).
He was hanging around the dugout
So the broadcast crew was speculating he'd go back on the mound, but their two cents probably don't have a favorable exchange rate even with the yen.
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by TheJay on Mar 31, 2008 3:24 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Looks like I didn't miss a whole lot
How did Sheets look through the first 3?
"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."
seemed pretty good
from what i 'saw' on gameday
"They're trying to make me the escape goat"-Michael Scott
Certainly looking good
for the first two hitters post rain delay
"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."
by MadJimiBrewha on Mar 31, 2008 3:33 PM CDT up reply actions
Struck out the side
In only 52 minutes!
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it like watching Varges
Except he would of mixed in a a hit and a walk into his 52 min inning - just to give it a bit of interest
Now another 20 minutes
until zambrano is warmed up
"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."
What rain delay?
Neither pitcher seemed too bothered.
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My video
MLBtv isn't loading, or anything on the entire MLB site... I can't even look at box scores... must be overloaded right now with everyone checking out their teams... hopefully this will be ironed out soon!
Yep
Glad I paid that extra money for Premium crap from MLB rather than that regular old crap.
Ichiro, on facing Daisuke Matsuzaka for the first time: "I hope he arouses the fire that's dormant in the innermost recesses of my soul."
More-than-expected
They are just surprised every year when people still want to watch baseball. Hmmm... That might not be a good sign.
Ichiro, on facing Daisuke Matsuzaka for the first time: "I hope he arouses the fire that's dormant in the innermost recesses of my soul."
They're just surprised so many are into this Internet fad
"This too shall pass..."
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nice concentration by gwynn
"If there is a more reactionary blog with idiotic commentary out there I'd be surprised." -On Bleed Cubbie Blue
Phew
That was close.
"I will agree that the attitude [at BCB] is ridiculous and they have done so much to instigate animosity and then block us from responding. Real mature!"
zito
is doing his best Bush impression with a rough first inning.
"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."
Hey
a baserunner would be nice
"I will agree that the attitude [at BCB] is ridiculous and they have done so much to instigate animosity and then block us from responding. Real mature!"
If Pie was on the Reds
He'd be benched for that.
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If Pie was on the Reds
He'd be the starting center fielder in Chattanooga.
He's extremely quick and good.
he already has pie in cincy
-corey patterson
"If there is a more reactionary blog with idiotic commentary out there I'd be surprised." -On Bleed Cubbie Blue
Naaa...
he would be on the bench because some savy gritty veteran would be signed to take the starting role off his hands.
"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."
by MadJimiBrewha on Mar 31, 2008 3:59 PM CDT up reply actions
weeks not doing too well against zambrano
"If there is a more reactionary blog with idiotic commentary out there I'd be surprised." -On Bleed Cubbie Blue
Who needs power
"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."
TG Jr!
"I will agree that the attitude [at BCB] is ridiculous and they have done so much to instigate animosity and then block us from responding. Real mature!"
Sheets
I wonder if this will be his last inning.
"If there is a more reactionary blog with idiotic commentary out there I'd be surprised." -On Bleed Cubbie Blue
He's at 92 pitches
So unless his spot comes up Yost might try and sneak one more.
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definitely
no reason Ben can't go to 110 or 120, especially since there's no sign that the delay fazed him at all.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Mar 31, 2008 4:14 PM CDT up reply actions
Haha
with two strikes on Soriano, I'm thinking to myself- throw it in the dirt, and you'll get him out. and sheets did, and soriano swung and hit a weak grounder to prince. haha
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that a boy billy
now drive him in corey
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Sigh
So much for that. Zambrano's finger looks like it's bothering him after the pickoff.
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The way he was holding it
It looked like it might be a little painful.
"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."
by MadJimiBrewha on Mar 31, 2008 4:24 PM CDT up reply actions
Interesting
If you asked 1000 baseball fans which one of this game's starting pitchers would leave with a finger injury, how many would have said Zambrano?
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real strange play
hall pickoff, zambrano injured.
"If there is a more reactionary blog with idiotic commentary out there I'd be surprised." -On Bleed Cubbie Blue
Heh
Marmol gets a strikeout credited to him for throwing that single pitch.
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doesn't zambrano get credit
because he had gotten 2 strikes on the hitter?
"If there is a more reactionary blog with idiotic commentary out there I'd be surprised." -On Bleed Cubbie Blue
ok schroeder just explained it
"If there is a more reactionary blog with idiotic commentary out there I'd be surprised." -On Bleed Cubbie Blue
that's something you don't hear every day
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Mar 31, 2008 4:34 PM CDT up reply actions
I was suprised too
"If there is a more reactionary blog with idiotic commentary out there I'd be surprised." -On Bleed Cubbie Blue
A double play would be nice
C'mon, Torres.
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Torres
Was always I guy I liked with the Pirates. It's nice to see him in a Brewers uniform.
"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."
Haha
You don't see a catcher tag a guy out halfway between 2nd and 3rd very often.
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one of the benefits of a blind catcher
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Mar 31, 2008 4:39 PM CDT up reply actions
Running out there and tagging him was the only option
there was no way he could throw him out.
"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."
by MadJimiBrewha on Mar 31, 2008 4:44 PM CDT up reply actions
ha
that would be an interesting solution for Juan Pierre, as well.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Mar 31, 2008 4:45 PM CDT up reply actions
a la Sandlot
"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."
by MadJimiBrewha on Mar 31, 2008 4:47 PM CDT up reply actions
Wow
Early season baserunning is so pleasant to watch.
"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."
Yeah
He was warming up in the pen even before Torres came in.
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phew
another close one.
"I will agree that the attitude [at BCB] is ridiculous and they have done so much to instigate animosity and then block us from responding. Real mature!"
Not a great outing for Torres
But no one scored, so I'll take it.
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unfortunately
I have to get to work. Go Brewers!
"If there is a more reactionary blog with idiotic commentary out there I'd be surprised." -On Bleed Cubbie Blue
for taste, of course
"I will agree that the attitude [at BCB] is ridiculous and they have done so much to instigate animosity and then block us from responding. Real mature!"
Those Tigers
who are supposed to win the world series...well, they lost to the Royals today.
Not a good start.
Also, cheese.
Royals in 2008!
"I will agree that the attitude [at BCB] is ridiculous and they have done so much to instigate animosity and then block us from responding. Real mature!"
Mota up in the pen
That's a bright blue glove he's got on.
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Zambrano
The radio picked up the press box announcement he left the game with a "forearm cramp."
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Someone watching on tv
Who is the long-haired guy they keep showing sitting next to Maddux?
"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."
He looks too young to be Simmons
but I don't think I've seen Simmons so it could be him I guess...
"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."
by MadJimiBrewha on Mar 31, 2008 4:57 PM CDT up reply actions
Well in that case
Give us some live bench blogging, maybe an in game Yost interview.
"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."
by MadJimiBrewha on Mar 31, 2008 5:01 PM CDT up reply actions
"How do you think the boys look today?"
"Given the conditions, really impressive. I mean very, very impressive."
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Mar 31, 2008 5:03 PM CDT up reply actions
Why
Why do you try to sneak another inning out of Sheets after 92 pitches and two rain delays totaling 90 minutes on a rainy 44 degree day when your entire bullpen is fresh and you have an off-day tomorrow on opening day?
Yost is apparently worried by the arrival of Dusty, and needs to take his game to another level.
Sitting next to Cubs fans at work
I am happy to say Sheets left the game uninjured... while Zambrano was the one hurt!
Nothing would be better than to see Wood get rocked.
damn
Mota's looking sick out there - then again, so did Turnbow on opening day '06
I'll warm up with you anytime
that last pitch was HOT
"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."
by MadJimiBrewha on Mar 31, 2008 4:58 PM CDT up reply actions
everything i said in the offseason
about the mota/estrada/wise transactions...
i take it all back.
(pending future dominance, of course!)
Also, cheese.
It's hit-a-second-baseman day!
That'll sting.
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Yeah
I'm pretty sick of seeing a closeup of the pitcher followed by a quick cut to the pitch as it crosses the plate.
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Man
I would hate to have to decide to pitch to Prince or Braun
"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."
clearly
either Lou or Wood is anti-semitic.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Mar 31, 2008 5:05 PM CDT up reply actions
I guess if you're going to pitch to one...
You might as well make it the righty-righty matchup with the potential for a double play.
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just saw your avatar
excellent choice!
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Mar 31, 2008 5:06 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah!
Kerry Wood is now the potential losing pitcher. :)
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gagne gets to prove himself
after seeing what maddux did with mota, i'm pumped
I'll warm up with you anytime
Maybe Wood's just not pumped up enough
It wasn't a save situation, blah blah blah
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Ah, but if he hadn't pitched earlier,
would it have still been 0-0 in the 9th?
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Mar 31, 2008 5:09 PM CDT up reply actions
i was thinking the same thing before
back when Marmol was mowing us down..."could Kerry really be better than THIS?"
apparently, no.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Mar 31, 2008 5:09 PM CDT up reply actions
Granted I'm not even remotely close to being a major league hitter
but watching their pitches on tv, Marmol's stuff just looks nasty while Woods looks good but nothing special.
"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."
by MadJimiBrewha on Mar 31, 2008 5:09 PM CDT up reply actions
given marmol's results last year
it's unthinkable to me that he wouldn't automatically be the closer.
but this is one of the many reasons why i'm not a big league manager.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Mar 31, 2008 5:10 PM CDT up reply actions
assuming we win
that's some fantastic pitching all around.
"I will agree that the attitude [at BCB] is ridiculous and they have done so much to instigate animosity and then block us from responding. Real mature!"
corey hart!!!
"I will agree that the attitude [at BCB] is ridiculous and they have done so much to instigate animosity and then block us from responding. Real mature!"
and a base to grow on
"I will agree that the attitude [at BCB] is ridiculous and they have done so much to instigate animosity and then block us from responding. Real mature!"
lol
anyone else see Braun fall getting out of the batter's box, pretty funny
"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."
He's just getting his uniform dirty
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harder to do as a left fielder, i'd imagine
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Mar 31, 2008 5:14 PM CDT up reply actions
Gagne
Best type of save for his Brewers debut - three run lead.
Booing Kerry Wood? Who would've thought Cubs fans would do that today?
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i'm always a little embarrassed
when I realize how much the Brewers have the ability to affect my mood :).
Also, cheese.
ha, same
rejected from my top college today - but hey, the brewers had a sick comeback, so all is well!
I'll warm up with you anytime
sorry to hear that...
...i was rejected from my top college multiple times. knowing what I know now, I'd happily accept that rejection in exchange for a couple of Brewers wins :).
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Mar 31, 2008 5:20 PM CDT up reply actions
I like the mark over the E
On Gagne's jersey.
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Steroids asterick?
"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."
by MadJimiBrewha on Mar 31, 2008 5:16 PM CDT up reply actions
Who's closer will suck less?
That will determine the outcome.
jeez
what the hell is wrong with him?
by Oakland Brewer Fan on Mar 31, 2008 5:19 PM CDT reply actions
I'm glad Hart got those other 2 runs across the plate.
"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."
someone gonna wake up ned?
"I will agree that the attitude [at BCB] is ridiculous and they have done so much to instigate animosity and then block us from responding. Real mature!"
Let him sleep
He needs his beauty sleep.
"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."
by MadJimiBrewha on Mar 31, 2008 6:09 PM CDT up reply actions
fukudome is hitting 1.000
but that doesn't mean you should pitch around him with runners on first and second.
Also, cheese.
Well, that sucks
At least it's not over yet.
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maybe Narveson, too
And how about that Richie Gardner?
Maybe Steve Bray?
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Mar 31, 2008 5:24 PM CDT up reply actions
Bray
Now you're just toying with me. You know I can't resist his siren song.
He's extremely quick and good.
can Hitaniel Arias close?
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Mar 31, 2008 5:26 PM CDT up reply actions
Because your closer is in
Ned is on his second trip thru the post-game buffet.
by Getting Yosted on Mar 31, 2008 5:25 PM CDT up reply actions
where's jacob?
I want to talk to him about that ridiculously optimistic PECOTA projection for Fukudome :)
Also, cheese.
Oh God!
I'm at work, so I've only got Gamecast. I'm glad.
Don't try to do too much with it. Just take the ball the other way.
He Hyatt, I didn't know that you and Battlekow were twins.
Don't try to do too much with it. Just take the ball the other way.
by shooty babitt on Mar 31, 2008 5:28 PM CDT up reply actions
that was supposed to be "hey"
Don't try to do too much with it. Just take the ball the other way.
by shooty babitt on Mar 31, 2008 5:28 PM CDT up reply actions
Maybe in Canada
they pitch batting practice in the 9th inning.
"I will agree that the attitude [at BCB] is ridiculous and they have done so much to instigate animosity and then block us from responding. Real mature!"
Maybe...
Gagne thought it was the 8th inning, so we would have the top of the 9th to get some runs...
Out or not
The game shouldn't have even gotten to that play at first.
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Maybe first base is made of meat?
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Mar 31, 2008 5:29 PM CDT reply actions 2 recs
zing! one recommend, coming up.
"I will agree that the attitude [at BCB] is ridiculous and they have done so much to instigate animosity and then block us from responding. Real mature!"
Love it or hate it
Welcome to baseball season guys.
"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."
Gagne's picture on Gamecast...
...still has him in a Red Sox cap. Does that mean we can send him back?
Don't try to do too much with it. Just take the ball the other way.
Riske is warming up
This could be... nah, too easy.
Sheesh
Finally through the inning. Maybe the PH, Kendall, and the top of the order can do some damage against Howry, etc.
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Here's a silver lining
Maybe with so many pitches for Gagne tonight, he won't be available for... a week or so? Sounds reasonable to me.
Ichiro, on facing Daisuke Matsuzaka for the first time: "I hope he arouses the fire that's dormant in the innermost recesses of my soul."
i can only hope he just gave us a little extra spring training
and the last four batters were a better indication of the future than the first three.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Mar 31, 2008 5:36 PM CDT up reply actions
At least we already got Marmol out of the way
Facing him for two innings here would really suck.
He's extremely quick and good.
In this situation
the 8 hitter (pinch hitter) leading off could be nice... Kendall advances him, and Weeks knocks him in?
I guess this 9th inning should teach us a lesson
do not make personnel decisions based on stats from 4 years ago.
Also, cheese.
Maybe we'll win the 2004 World Series
Don't try to do too much with it. Just take the ball the other way.
by shooty babitt on Mar 31, 2008 5:36 PM CDT up reply actions
Prince looked...
Shall we say, less than pleased?
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perturbed?
"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."
by MadJimiBrewha on Mar 31, 2008 5:36 PM CDT up reply actions
Gritty
"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."
Counsell
Man, slugging 2.000 in this young season.
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FSN with a great graphic
That was his first double this season.
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man, i was sure that he had one before.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Mar 31, 2008 5:38 PM CDT up reply actions
In a game like this
You need some GRIT to get the victory..
by throughhyperspace on Mar 31, 2008 5:37 PM CDT reply actions
Too bad Gwynn's not leading off
Then he could score Counsell on a squeeze play and grit would be omnipresent.
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Man
You could hear a pop over the radio when that one hit Rickie.
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Another great Graphic
this one from ESPN. Rickie is 0 for 3 this month.
Don't try to do too much with it. Just take the ball the other way.
Schroeder: "Gwynn has some pop"
Yeah Bill, Tony Sr was a great guy.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Mar 31, 2008 5:40 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
About as far as he just did
That looked like a solid 300 feet.
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What's the worst that could happen here
I'm envisioning some sort of bizarre double pick-off play.
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Riske or Turnbow?
Turnbow's got closer experience, but we've been over that before in this thread.
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Turnbow is officially the setup man, right?
It's gotta be him, or it's a big dis and then he and Ned will be feuding.
He's extremely quick and good.
I don't think there's been an announcement
but that's a lot of money to pay Riske so that Dbow is the setup man.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Mar 31, 2008 5:44 PM CDT up reply actions
Well, we have five relievers making > $3M
Do we have the most expensive pen in baseball?
He's extremely quick and good.
good question.
it's gotta be close.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Mar 31, 2008 5:49 PM CDT up reply actions
Even if it is,
The rest of the roster is making peanuts. Spend up to the budget, Melvin! Buy what you can't develop, I say.
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I have unkind words for Doug Melvin re: The Canadian Collapse
by Marty McSuperFly on Mar 31, 2008 5:42 PM CDT reply actions
i can already read the post-game stories
they will be ALL about TGJr and Counsell ... never mind that three of the four runs came from the usual sources.
Also, cheese.
they shoulda kept kendall :)
or barrett!
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Mar 31, 2008 5:44 PM CDT up reply actions
Gwynn's got more pop than Fielder
"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."
Signage
Foul fly aside, someone should make a "Ryno #8" sign with Braun's picture just to annoy fans at Wrigley.
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Counsell
Enjoying his well-earned rest on the bench.
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Probably for double switch purposes
"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."
by MadJimiBrewha on Mar 31, 2008 5:47 PM CDT up reply actions
It is amazing what happens when you don't through 8 straight balls.
"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."
by MadJimiBrewha on Mar 31, 2008 5:50 PM CDT up reply actions
Kendall
Reminding Cubs fans what it's like for a catcher to catch a 2008 pop-up in extra innings.
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or
that TGJr becomes the starting CF next year.
by Oakland Brewer Fan on Mar 31, 2008 5:59 PM CDT up reply actions
Go Riske
The Canadian Collapse must go.
by Marty McSuperFly on Mar 31, 2008 5:51 PM CDT reply actions
I have hope
His name is Jay Gibbons
by Marty McSuperFly on Mar 31, 2008 5:54 PM CDT up reply actions
Bold prediction
We finish the season 324 games ahead of the Cubs and win the division!!!
Ichiro, on facing Daisuke Matsuzaka for the first time: "I hope he arouses the fire that's dormant in the innermost recesses of my soul."
only 161 to go
"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."
by MadJimiBrewha on Mar 31, 2008 5:55 PM CDT up reply actions
And Gagne gets the win!
He must have had a good game, right? Because wins are important.
Turnbow
I had Turnbow in fantasy baseball last year. I got some good points when he'd blow a save and then win the game.
by Marty McSuperFly on Mar 31, 2008 5:55 PM CDT up reply actions
Now I'm loving that Fukudome hit that homer
Like Robin Williams' golf routine: "Just to give 'em hope".
He's extremely quick and good.
The time is right, the mood is right
"I will agree that the attitude [at BCB] is ridiculous and they have done so much to instigate animosity and then block us from responding. Real mature!"
by roguejim on Mar 31, 2008 6:02 PM CDT reply actions 11 recs
despite everything that happened
with the one inning with that candian pitcher, I can't get this smile off my face. Anytime you get a win in Wrigley I am a happy man. First place!
YoGanna win with Gallardo on the mound.
Classy Cubs Comment of the Game
If you picked Ravenswood Rob, be sure to bring your ticket stub to the courtesy counter.
"I will agree that the attitude [at BCB] is ridiculous and they have done so much to instigate animosity and then block us from responding. Real mature!"
Yeah.
I'll just go out on a limb and assume that Ravenswood Rob isn't clever enough to realize the irony of nicknaming a player from the Cubs division rival "Goat Boy" and thinking its an insult.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Mar 31, 2008 6:45 PM CDT up reply actions
Ted, my boy
I think the Classy Cub Comment of the Game needs to be a regular feature of the game thread, and you're just the person to do it. :)
"I will agree that the attitude [at BCB] is ridiculous and they have done so much to instigate animosity and then block us from responding. Real mature!"
I agree
I wish you luck in sifting through future classy comments.
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Time to troll the evil BCB for purposes of schadenfreude.
I'm evil.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Mar 31, 2008 6:23 PM CDT reply actions
other "bcb"
always glad to see the class IL has to offer
"They're trying to make me the escape goat"-Michael Scott
My chest...
Wow, we're already being thrown into the pressure cooker and it's NOT EVEN APRIL. You had to know it was going to be like this though, right?
I was definitely on the fence regarding Gagne coming into the season, but I was still somewhat surprised when he almost Turnblew it in the 9th. Tough game.
Good ol' nitty-gritty got 'er done for us! I knew those roast beef sandwiches I used to make for him in a now-defunct Mequon deli would pay off someday. Let's get 'em again tomorrow!
AP recap
I like the first sentence:
The start of the Cubs’ 100th season since winning the World Series ended like so many seasons at Wrigley Field—with a loss.
The rest is here and probably a few thousand other places.
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Gasoline Gagne?
Gagne reminded me of Mark "Gasoline" clear. Walk, walk, three run homer. I hope he turns it around. Uek seems to have confidence in him based on the radio call today.
by 16 Lezcano - RF on Mar 31, 2008 7:13 PM CDT reply actions
His stuff didn't look too bad when he was getting it across the plate and getting ahead of hitters.
"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."
by MadJimiBrewha on Mar 31, 2008 7:22 PM CDT up reply actions
I was worried
that after the Cubs tied it, we were going to assume we were going to extra innings and lose the game in the 9th.
"I will agree that the attitude [at BCB] is ridiculous and they have done so much to instigate animosity and then block us from responding. Real mature!"
Bah.
Looks like I missed a good one. But at least I can take solace in the boxscore and the fact that the Cubs are on pace to lose 162 games this season.
Ned Yost's Brewers: Braun Over Brains
BA and/or Rock
made it on to Fire Joe Morgan. I don't know who it was, because I don't remember hearing it. I wish I had- it's pretty funny.
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