Game Thread #2: Brewers (1-0) at Cubs (0-1)
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 2, 2008 11:39 AM CDT
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Jeff Suppan versus Ted Lilly. Lilly's a lefty, so Gabe Kapler gets the start in center, batting second...that should be interesting.
Start time is 1:20, lineups after the jump. Go Brewers!
Brewers:
2B Rickie Weeks
CF Gabe Kapler
1B Prince Fielder
LF Ryan Braun
3B Bill Hall
RF Corey Hart
SS J.J. Hardy
RHP Jeff Suppan
C Jason Kendall
Cubs
(Maybe not official, but from a commenter at the Bizarro BCB)
SS Theriot
LF Soriano
1B Lee
3B Ramirez
RF Fukudome
2B Derosa
C Soto
CF Pie
P Lilly
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Kapler
I am getting sick already... MVP of the first game, and a day rest, and Yost benches Gwynn for a minor league manager...
I need this win more than another as my Marquette Basketball team is at a tipping point right now that could mark the end of a good run.
by Kyguy922 on Apr 2, 2008 11:56 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Ned and his 149 different line-ups
Completely agree, why are we doing this already, since when did Nedly decide to have a platoon in center till Cameron comes back?
by Scooter82 on Apr 2, 2008 12:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wasn't he saying that all spring?
I thought a center field platoon was the plan basically since camp opened. It would be more frustrating if he'd been saying that all along and then played Gwynn in the lineup because of the "hot hand" syndrome based on one game.
"He would have been among the league leaders in batting average for a majority of the season had he had enough plate appearances."
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by TheJay on Apr 2, 2008 12:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gwynn Please...
I do not like this move...especially having Kapler in the 2 hole. Yost must see the matrix, because all he seems to care about are statistics. Gwynn won game 1 for us offensively & DEFENSIVELY. I highly doubt Kapler will be making over the shoulder catches at the wall. I want Gwynn in just for his defense.
Watching Yovani pitch probably compares to driving a Lamborghini Gallardo.
by TAPmoney on Apr 2, 2008 12:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's a new season...
...and I'm giving Nedly the benefit of the doubt that he knows what he's doing. He did pretty well on Opening Day; I'd like to see if I can make it through the first week of baseball without complaining about him.
I'm guessing that on Saturday, Yost is going to take Braun out of the game in the 7th for Kapler as a defensive replacement, and then I'll go back to hating him.
"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 Apr 2, 2008 12:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's funny
There are legions of people that are already far more upset with Yost than I am. If it weren't for this Kapler foolishness, I'd be giving him high marks on the season.
Ah well. It's early.
by Marty McSuperFly on Apr 2, 2008 12:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
it's odd
I'm not quite as virulently anti-Ned as some, but I'm pretty close.
And platooning Kapler and Gwynn seems perfectly reasonable to me. I do like platoons, and I'm not very optimistic about Gwynn. Gwynn is probably the better defender, while Kapler has the platoon advantage versus lefties and might hit the ball multiple hundreds of feet. Given we're probably talking about no more than 10 starts between now and Cameron's return, it doesn't seem like something to get worked up about.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 2, 2008 12:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah
But can he bunt?
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by TheJay on Apr 2, 2008 12:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
probably, yes
I think that's the first interview question when being considered for a minor league managerial job.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 2, 2008 12:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's not the platoon
It's hitting them in the 2nd spot. Like I said, I think the team is much better if you give those extra 3-4 ABs per week to Hart.
But, it's not really a big deal. Lineup construction is a pretty small thing.
by Marty McSuperFly on Apr 2, 2008 12:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Absolutely
What has Nedly got against Hart? How much more does the kid have to do to prove he needs to be higher in the order!
The Wallbangers won because they played the game like kids! Let's do that again!!!
by 80badger on Apr 2, 2008 12:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's being Yosty
He said Cameron is going to hit in the 2 spot, and dammit, he's going to hit in the 2 spot. Whoever plays in place of Cameron will also need to hit in the 2 spot, because if someone like Hart thrives there, he won't be able to justify moving him when Cameron returns.
It's all about Ned saying what he's going to do, and then clapping his handing over his ears and yelling when someone tries to suggest a different approach.
by Marty McSuperFly on Apr 2, 2008 12:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yost has a man-crush on Kapler.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Apr 2, 2008 12:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
it's too bad Kapler can't catch
because (a) then he and Ned could really have a budding romance, and (b) having Kapler in the lineup wouldn't hurt the offense at all.
Kapler probably has a better arm than Kendall, too.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 2, 2008 12:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Who says he can't?
Is there any real doubt he's the emergency catcher?
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by TheJay on Apr 2, 2008 12:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
hmm, I don't know
I think Billy was the default emergency catcher the last couple of years, but yeah, it makes sense that Kapler would be the guy. He's definitely the guy who the Brewers wouldn't miss if he got hurt emergency catching.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 2, 2008 12:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It was Gross last year
Seem to recall it being an issue in the 13 inning game at Wrigley.
by Marty McSuperFly on Apr 2, 2008 12:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
right!
he of the good arm. Gross was also the 13th (or 14th, or whatever) pitcher, I think.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 2, 2008 12:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes, but who's grittier?
Do you get more grit from being out of baseball and making the roster as a non-roster invitee, or from years of major league experience despite fading skills?
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Apr 2, 2008 12:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Intern
Kapler and Counsell are so gritty that the Brewers have an intern whose only job is to follow them around with a broom.
by Marty McSuperFly on Apr 2, 2008 12:26 PM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
that is really funny.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 2, 2008 12:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah
of course you're right. but i've long since given up on reasonable lineup construction. I'm really psyched that ned has the cojones to go with Kendall at #9, and willing to forgive the rest of the conventional wisdom mistakes for that.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 2, 2008 12:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I agree
Kapler is going to have to prove his worth today. He was supposed to be a good bench player and now he is hitting in the 2 hole for us against the Cubs. Depending on how this game goes, I'll be giving Yost some slack or will continue my intense dislike for his managerial decisions.
Watching Yovani pitch probably compares to driving a Lamborghini Gallardo.
by TAPmoney on Apr 2, 2008 12:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Agreed
First of all I like Gwynn. But if he were the answer, Melvin would not have gone out to get Cameron.
Secondly, I think a platoon is fine too. Kapler is decent against lefties, and has a decent contact rate. Also it puts Gwynn in a position to impact the game late, as a pinch runner or lefty off the bench. He could also be a defensive replacement for Braun late.
I might swap JJ and Gabe when he starts (#2 and #7) but overall I don't have a problem with it.
by grant76 on Apr 2, 2008 1:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
What
You didn't expect the Nedster to jerk Gwynn in an out of the lineup? If Gwynn gets consistent playing time and does well, how will they explain it when TG gets sent down after 25 games while Gross continues to suck up a roster spot.
And you're better off without Creen. He's the basketball version of Ron Zook.
by Getting Yosted on Apr 2, 2008 12:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
If I had a signature
This would be it.
And you're better off without Creen. He's the basketball version of Ron Zook.
by Marty McSuperFly on Apr 2, 2008 12:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Depends
On a lot of things... if they can't lineup a good replacement for Crean, Marquette has the potential to be near the bottom of the Big East... especially if a lot of recruits decide to leave...
by Kyguy922 on Apr 2, 2008 12:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Go Panthers
Yeah, I don't have kind feelings toward Marquette, so we won't be able to commiserate :)
by Marty McSuperFly on Apr 2, 2008 12:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
marquette
does marquette even have a baseball team? if they do, I'm pretty sure it's not NCAA D-1, 2, or 3, or NAIA. I always think it's fascinating when a school has a powerhouse in one sport and nothing in another.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 2, 2008 12:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe
I don't know about the basketball team, but they sure produce some fine dentists.
by Marty McSuperFly on Apr 2, 2008 12:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
As far as I know
The UW-Milwaukee Panthers are the only Division 1 team in the state.
(and as a UWM alum, I'm with Marty)
by drezdn on Apr 2, 2008 12:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yes, that's true
Parkside is the only D2 team, and then there's a conference full of D3 teams, like Stevens Point, Oshkosh, Whitewater, Superior, and a couple of others. (Jordan Zimmerman, a Nats draftee in the supp. 1st round last year, came from Stevens Point.)
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 2, 2008 12:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I am such a friggin' nerd
Here are all the WI schools in my database, which should include NCAA 1, 2, and 3, plus NAIA:
Beloit College
Cardinal Stritch
Carroll College (Wisconsin)
Carthage College
Concordia University (Wisconsin)
Edgewood College
Lakeland College
Lawrence University
Maranatha Baptist Bible College
Marian College (Wisconsin)
Milwaukee School of Engineering
Northland College
Ripon College
St. Norbert College
Viterbo
University of Wisconsin La Crosse
University of Wisconsin Milwaukee
University of Wisconsin Oshkosh
University of Wisconsin Parkside
University of Wisconsin Platteville
University of Wisconsin Stevens Point
University of Wisconsin Stout
University of Wisconsin Superior
University of Wisconsin Whitewater
Wisconsin Lutheran College
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 2, 2008 12:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
UW-Madison
I thought you forgot to include University of Wisconsin Madison on that list, but then I remembered we only have a club baseball team. :(
Watching Yovani pitch probably compares to driving a Lamborghini Gallardo.
by TAPmoney on Apr 2, 2008 12:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
incidentally
one of the first baseball teams of any kind in Wisconsin was a UW-Madison team, right after the civil war.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 2, 2008 12:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Got something against the NJCAA?
Madison Area Technical College, Milwaukee Area Technical College, and Western Technical College all have teams, too.
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by TheJay on Apr 2, 2008 12:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I have nothing against the NJCAA
but I already have 1119 teams in my database, and that's quite enough already.
seriously, though, one of my clients is making noises about wanting JC coverage, and that might be my big project for next season.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 2, 2008 12:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good luck with that
I'm sure you'll be even more frustrated with rampant misspellings and shoddy statkeeping.
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by TheJay on Apr 2, 2008 12:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
no question
though, interestingly enough, i've found that many of the D2 and D3 teams I'm covering are much, much better than some sloppy D1 teams. My biggest concern is my hard drive -- the player database just crossed the 35,000 mark.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 2, 2008 12:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
My favorite not-too-old Marquette story
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by TheJay on Apr 2, 2008 12:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
For some reason
I get the feeling the offense will need to score a lot to win today.
"He would have been among the league leaders in batting average for a majority of the season had he had enough plate appearances."
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by TheJay on Apr 2, 2008 12:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
FWIW
April is Soup's best month.
"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 Apr 2, 2008 12:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow
We've only played one game, and we're 1 1/2 games up on Houston.
(If you haven't seen this yet, scroll down on the right sidebar to where the record is displayed. There's a link to "division standings," which pops right up without taking you to another page.)
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 2, 2008 12:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
but...
you have to be on the home page to view that?? Is there anyway to have that information in the comments pages?
Watching Yovani pitch probably compares to driving a Lamborghini Gallardo.
by TAPmoney on Apr 2, 2008 12:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yep, only on the home page
I might be able to put it on the comments pages. lemme check.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 2, 2008 12:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
ask and ye shall receive
I put a few new things on the comments pages -- record, division standings, as well as the fanshots list.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 2, 2008 12:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wind blowing hard from right to left
Advantage: Brewers
I'm saying braun hits 2 bombs today.
by brewfan2 on Apr 2, 2008 12:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Calling it now
I'll go with 3 from Braun today.
Fukudome goes hitless.
Ned Yost's Brewers: Braun Over Brains
by SRB on Apr 2, 2008 12:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
My HR predictions...
Braun 1
Prince 2
&
Kapler 4 (Yost sees the matrix)
Watching Yovani pitch probably compares to driving a Lamborghini Gallardo.
by TAPmoney on Apr 2, 2008 12:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gagne
He's on pace to give up more runs this year than the entire Angels pitching staff.
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by TheJay on Apr 2, 2008 12:49 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Hopefully...
Yesterday woke up Gagne and he now has little windshield wipers installed on his glasses. He looked so stupid when he was fanning his face.
Watching Yovani pitch probably compares to driving a Lamborghini Gallardo.
by TAPmoney on Apr 2, 2008 12:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Was that for the rain?
I thought he was getting the vapors...
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Apr 2, 2008 8:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
In his defense
He's also on pace to get 162 wins this season
by drezdn on Apr 2, 2008 12:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Vs. Fukudome
Is it a bigger disadvantage to a batter to have never seen a pitcher before, or for the pitcher to have very little information on the batter?
With Fukudome, I wonder if he's being helped mostly by the fact that there isn't a "book" on him yet. In spring training, he seemed to stop hitting as much as more games were played.
by drezdn on Apr 2, 2008 12:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
New site
Hey, just wanted to say great job on the new site, very impressive!
Personally, I think we got hosed on that one! - Harry Doyle
by reverse24 on Apr 2, 2008 1:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
MLB Radio
So what's the deal with MLB Radio? It didn't work on opening day, and I'm still not able to log in. It doesn't even give me the opportunity to log in. Anyone else having this issue, or know what I'm doing wrong?
by Getting Yosted on Apr 2, 2008 1:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Lost of Problems
I had that happen yesterday. Last year I had to install the AC3 codec or it wouldn't play, and on Opening day the feed just dropped and couldn't get back into their site.
by SgtClueLs on Apr 2, 2008 1:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
In play, run(s)
Always a beautiful thing to see on Gameday for the first pitch to your leadoff hitter.
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by TheJay on Apr 2, 2008 1:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Braun
Hits it onto Waveland as well, but foul.
by oconnobe on Apr 2, 2008 1:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I called in sick to work today....
'Cause I think I have strep throat.
But it won't stop me from watching the Crew!
by behnke411 on Apr 2, 2008 1:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Live Blogging
I'm trying to live blog this game over at http://throwingcheese.blogspot.com.
It's a little difficult since I'm not actually WATCHING the game...
Regards, Bloody P
by bloodyp on Apr 2, 2008 1:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
well then by all means...
I'll want to read your "live" blog!
by balldeagle on Apr 2, 2008 1:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don't knock "having sex with your pants on"
...until you've tried it;-)
by behnke411 on Apr 2, 2008 1:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh my god
jj must have missed the memo that the brewers weren't going to take any pitches today
by somethingvague on Apr 2, 2008 1:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
malkmus
here is a strange little interview I just found where Stephen Malkmus big ups Ryan Braun and Corey Hart. Stop reading when he starts talking about the NBA (nobody bashes my Baron and gets away with it) but it's pretty cool to see how big of a Brewers fan he is.
by somethingvague on Apr 2, 2008 1:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
First DP of the year
Nice of the defense to do that after Suppan walked Fukudome on four pitches.
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by TheJay on Apr 2, 2008 1:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Love the GIDP
The Wallbangers won because they played the game like kids! Let's do that again!!!
by 80badger on Apr 2, 2008 1:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
HD-TV
i wish more games were televised in high-def .. ive become spoiled i guess
by BrewerBlue87 on Apr 2, 2008 1:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Does anybody with Charter HDTV know how it works when FSN does show the game in HD? Is there a separate channel created for that game on that day?
by cwgannon on Apr 2, 2008 1:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i LOOOVEEE MLBTV!!!
it only took me 40 minutes to get this thing going... did the game start yet? ha...
by Jamie in LA on Apr 2, 2008 2:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
wow.
i'm glad my internet connection isn't good enough for mlb.tv today. I'd be climbing the walls.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 2, 2008 2:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
A balk!
Balks are always interesting. Instant drama.
"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 Apr 2, 2008 2:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
What was the balk call, what did Lilly do?
The Wallbangers won because they played the game like kids! Let's do that again!!!
by 80badger on Apr 2, 2008 2:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Rock sez
DLee played away from the bag, as if the pitch were going home and not to first. Apparently, that's a no-no. BA says Prince was called for that last season, though I don't remember 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!"
by roguejim on Apr 2, 2008 2:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i remember
he was called for it because he wasn't on the bag we he recieved the throw
"They're trying to make me the escape goat"-Michael Scott
by dux2bux on Apr 2, 2008 2:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
brauns D
looking good, but still scaring me a lil bit
by BrewerBlue87 on Apr 2, 2008 2:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Giant
strike zone for both teams again today. Hope this isn't going to be the norm.
by Braunstalker on Apr 2, 2008 2:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
interestingly
a few sources online (i just googled fieldin culbreth) suggest that he traditionally has a pretty tight zone. maybe he has been 'encouraged' by the powers that be to call more strikes.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 2, 2008 2:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
lillys
lillys leg went behind the rubber, plus D Lee was making a move towards his fielding position, both illegal, unless a pitch is thrown
by BrewerBlue87 on Apr 2, 2008 2:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Jim Powell's excellent analysis
"The starting rotations are somewhat comparable depending on who has a good year and who doesn't."
Gee, thanks.
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by TheJay on Apr 2, 2008 2:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Mock Jim Powell
at your own peril. You don't want a sportsbubbler to crash down on you, do you?
"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 Apr 2, 2008 2:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
bah
his stupid "think of the season as chapters in a book" thing last year was insulting.
by Marty McSuperFly on Apr 2, 2008 2:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Heh
At least use 18-game "innings" if you're going to split the season into parts, right?
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by TheJay on Apr 2, 2008 2:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Whaaaa?
"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 Apr 2, 2008 2:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
do the math
162/18 =9
The Wallbangers won because they played the game like kids! Let's do that again!!!
by 80badger on Apr 2, 2008 2:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Heh
I'm sure the last thing Jim Powell wants to do is spend more time having to "blog."
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by TheJay on Apr 2, 2008 2:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
ah, Bill Hall
Doesn't get any better than this. Well, if I could watch the game instead of listening to the audio stream, maybe
by Marty McSuperFly on Apr 2, 2008 2:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice play by Hall
That didn't look easy.
"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 Apr 2, 2008 2:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Braun
I'm sure he'll get called cocky again for clapping as he popped up at second base, but Soriano will get a free pass for hopping in the outfield as he caught Prince's fly out.
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by TheJay on Apr 2, 2008 2:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Lou
A friend sent this to me... I find it hilarious... Lou getting into his car on Clark Street, about a block from Wrigley... I love street view on google so much!
http://maps.google.com/maphp?ie=UTF8&ll=41.950027,-87.653496&spn=0.01023,0.019269&z=16&layer=c&cbll=41.946702,-87.656063&cbp=1,59.26822691026359,,1,21.015685839174928
by Kyguy922 on Apr 2, 2008 2:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
awesome
I had to cut and paste the whole link to see the pic
by Oakland Brewer Fan on Apr 2, 2008 2:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
am I
the only one who thinks that's creepy and weird and not something that should be legal?
by somethingvague on Apr 2, 2008 2:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Pentagon agrees with you
I've seen other articles of people mad their license plates and kids show up and there's a few objectionable pictures that have been caught as well.
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by TheJay on Apr 2, 2008 2:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm sure
that the Pentagon just wants a monopoly on illegal spying and invasion of privacy
by somethingvague on Apr 2, 2008 2:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Seems to do things, not truly concerned with the ramifcations... but it is nice to be able to see where you need to turn, instead of jsut street names... kind of fun!
Another example would be Google scanning EVERY BOOK in EVERY LIBRARY and posting them online... if you want to print out some books for free... I did!
by Kyguy922 on Apr 2, 2008 2:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I am a little creeped out
But it is the public property, the streets... I just don't know where you draw the line... I went to my parent's home, and saw a car in the driveway I didn't recognize... I could search the Liscense Plate and see who was there, kind of freaky!
by Kyguy922 on Apr 2, 2008 2:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Link doesn't work
Need to copy and paste it into your browser
by Kyguy922 on Apr 2, 2008 2:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
breaking news
JDLR has cleared waivers, so apparently he's headed to Colorado--which probably means he's headed to Colorado Springs to join Jose Capellan.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 2, 2008 2:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Billy RBI
Good to see.
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by TheJay on Apr 2, 2008 2:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
2-0
hall comes through for a change
"They're trying to make me the escape goat"-Michael Scott
by dux2bux on Apr 2, 2008 2:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Very 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!"
by roguejim on Apr 2, 2008 2:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Corey!
I think I like the middle of the order.
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by TheJay on Apr 2, 2008 2:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
c-money
another double
"They're trying to make me the escape goat"-Michael Scott
by dux2bux on Apr 2, 2008 2:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
As Ravenswood Rob would say
Baaaaaaaaaaa!
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by TheJay on Apr 2, 2008 2:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Yay 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!"
by roguejim on Apr 2, 2008 2:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Lilly
loves him his pick-off moves
"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 Apr 2, 2008 2:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Powell
Taking the opportunity to say the pitcher-batting-eighth strategy doesn't feel good right now.
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by TheJay on Apr 2, 2008 2:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
odd
I'll bet he never in his broadcasting career saw a rally about to end with the pitcher coming up and said, "you know, this pitcher-batting-ninth strategy doesn't look like it's going to pay off here."
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 2, 2008 2:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Indeed
Everyone acts like Kendall could drive in that run. He'd be more likely to get hit on the elbow, and then have the pitcher kill the rally anyway.
by Marty McSuperFly on Apr 2, 2008 2:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
this way he can get hit in the elbow
and start a rally!
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 2, 2008 2:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
When kendall starts a 4-run rally next inning
...he'll be happy again.
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."
by DaleCoop14 on Apr 2, 2008 2:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
braun
I think braun got injured on that slide into 2nd. It looked like he was stretching out his groin and then he was slow on billy hall's hit. When he got to the dugout the trainer was with him.
God i hope he's not that bad.
by brewfan2 on Apr 2, 2008 2:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Shoot
Hopefully Suppan keeps the Cubs at 1 this inning.
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by TheJay on Apr 2, 2008 2:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Braun should have caught that.
"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 Apr 2, 2008 2:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Lets see if they'll treat fukudome like barry bonds.
by brewfan2 on Apr 2, 2008 2:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Indict him?
"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 Apr 2, 2008 2:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
for obscenity, probably
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 2, 2008 2:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
that would be nice
i was thinking more of pitching around him.
by brewfan2 on Apr 2, 2008 2:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hoo boy
walk to A-Ram.
"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 Apr 2, 2008 2:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Double play again would be nice
Might as well make Fukudome's first Cubs out twice as sweet.
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by TheJay on Apr 2, 2008 2:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
near prophetic
nice to see that our catcher can actually throw someone out
"They're trying to make me the escape goat"-Michael Scott
by dux2bux on Apr 2, 2008 2:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
it's better than that
the ex-Cub catcher, throwing a Cub baserunner out? You can hear the howling from here.
"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 Apr 2, 2008 2:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
2 for 2
Fukudome getting stranded yesterday counts as a caught stealing, even though Kendall didn't throw.
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by TheJay on Apr 2, 2008 2:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
strikeem out throwem out
double play babayyy!!!
by BrewerBlue87 on Apr 2, 2008 2:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Heh
I can't imagine very many people figured on a strike-'em-out, throw-'em-out double play involving the Suppan-Kendall battery.
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by TheJay on Apr 2, 2008 2:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
DP
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."
by DaleCoop14 on Apr 2, 2008 2:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
FSN Audio - UVerse
So ATT Uverse lost audio about 20 minutes ago. I just got off the horn with ATT and they are "aware of the issue and working on it".
by SgtClueLs on Apr 2, 2008 2:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
when cub fans see more swings like that from fukudome
there won't be that many chants
by brewfan2 on Apr 2, 2008 2:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
So Fukudome is human
That is comforting to know.
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."
by DaleCoop14 on Apr 2, 2008 2:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Glad Ramirez was out before that double
Now to get Soto and end this inning.
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by TheJay on Apr 2, 2008 2:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
MLB Coaches
Can you be a major league coach without rocking back and forth in the dugout?
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by TheJay on Apr 2, 2008 2:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
that went surprisingly well
home run, walk, double ... lucky to get out of that with only one run.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 2, 2008 2:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
You run on Kendall
you pay the price.
"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 Apr 2, 2008 2:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
catcher
i like this guy....
"They're trying to make me the escape goat"-Michael Scott
by dux2bux on Apr 2, 2008 2:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Whoa
I thought Kendall's slugging percentage would match his batting average for at least a month.
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by TheJay on Apr 2, 2008 2:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
counsell and kendall
have all the power!
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 2, 2008 2:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sounds like...
A screwed up clubhouse dynamic to me.
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by TheJay on Apr 2, 2008 2:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
they've got hand...
...and they're going to need it!
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 2, 2008 2:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
And the 4-run rally begins...
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."
by DaleCoop14 on Apr 2, 2008 2:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
1-run rally?
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."
by DaleCoop14 on Apr 2, 2008 2:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Grrrr
NO BUNTING
"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 Apr 2, 2008 2:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
watching on gameday
can someone tell me how kendall got HBP and it ended up a double?
What? You mean he hit the ball?
by Marty McSuperFly on Apr 2, 2008 2:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Hit Ball Prettily
"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 Apr 2, 2008 2:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
is it just me
or is kapler barely swinging
by brewfan2 on Apr 2, 2008 2:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Ick
Right in the ribs.
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by TheJay on Apr 2, 2008 2:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
theres your hbp
"They're trying to make me the escape goat"-Michael Scott
by dux2bux on Apr 2, 2008 2:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
The New Capps?
Ouch... make em pay Prince.. make them pay.
by SgtClueLs on Apr 2, 2008 2:49 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Jesus
3 hit batters in a game and a half?
"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 Apr 2, 2008 2:49 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
brawl, coming right up
Barrett's gone, so I like our chances.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 2, 2008 2:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The only question is
Which Cub will McClung plunk in the 7th?
by drezdn on Apr 2, 2008 2:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
So long Lilly
Better luck next time.
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by TheJay on Apr 2, 2008 2:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Cubs announcers
They are very thoughtfully suggesting that THE LAST THING Lilly wanted to do there was hit Prince, with Braun coming up.
With first base open, I find that hard to believe. Especially since they intentionally walked him in the same situation on Monday.
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."
by DaleCoop14 on Apr 2, 2008 2:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I think Lilly
was pretty much coming out there unless he got Prince out.
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."
by DaleCoop14 on Apr 2, 2008 2:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I doubt it was intentional
Personally, I think he was just trying to go inside without hitting him.
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by TheJay on Apr 2, 2008 2:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not saying it was intentional, per se
just saying I don't think Lilly was thinking a HBP was THE LAST thing he wanted to do there.
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."
by DaleCoop14 on Apr 2, 2008 2:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Commercials
Is MLB trying to make games go faster? I feel like the commercial breaks are going faster this year. Which i like.
by brewfan2 on Apr 2, 2008 2:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I think they want faster...
but I find it extremely hard to believe that commercial breaks are shorter. MLB's first priority at all times is revenue.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 2, 2008 2:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I thought about that
they just seem faster
by brewfan2 on Apr 2, 2008 2:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Make em pay
Braun
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."
by DaleCoop14 on Apr 2, 2008 2:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Yay
Another pitcher, another run.
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by TheJay on Apr 2, 2008 2:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Kendall batting 9th
What do you think, Jim Powell?
by oconnobe on Apr 2, 2008 2:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
hey, careful there
baseball fans aren't allowed to hold pundits accountable. it's the #1 rule of the pundit/passive-receiver-of-pundit-wisdom relationship.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 2, 2008 2:54 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Hall homer =
4-run rally.... let's go Hall!
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."
by DaleCoop14 on Apr 2, 2008 2:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Doh
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."
by DaleCoop14 on Apr 2, 2008 2:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i really think corey should be in the 5 spot
"They're trying to make me the escape goat"-Michael Scott
by dux2bux on Apr 2, 2008 2:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Tony Gwynn would've caught that, too
Right? :)
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by TheJay on Apr 2, 2008 2:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I used to think Damian Miller looked like Jake Taylor but
Ted Simmons is a duplicate.
by brewfan2 on Apr 2, 2008 2:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I have a feeling its going to be 4-3 in a second
by brewfan2 on Apr 2, 2008 2:59 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I would have been 4-3
if Weeks could have gotten something on the throw.
"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 Apr 2, 2008 3:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nice
You can't find this amount of wittiness on any other blog.
by oconnobe on Apr 2, 2008 3:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's kinda sad
...that I JUST NOW got the joke.
by behnke411 on Apr 2, 2008 3:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's funny
Although it took some doing to get out of a jam a couple of innings ago, you wouldn't have guessed that Sheets and Suppan had such awful spring training stats.
"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 Apr 2, 2008 3:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
don't forget about gagne too
oh wait, forget it.
by brewfan2 on Apr 2, 2008 3:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah
It's that whole "working on different pitches more than results" thing in March, I guess.
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by TheJay on Apr 2, 2008 3:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hart to Hart
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."
by DaleCoop14 on Apr 2, 2008 3:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Thankfully Corey walked
So he couldn't make an out trying to bunt for a hit...
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by TheJay on Apr 2, 2008 3:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hahahaha
Kendall would have thrown Hart out. :D
"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 Apr 2, 2008 3:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
so far this series
Brewers vs. Soto 2 SB
Cubs vs. Kendall 2 CS
by drezdn on Apr 2, 2008 3:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
3 sbs on soto
gwynn had one on monday
by brewfan2 on Apr 2, 2008 3:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
One SB for every HBP
Coincidence?
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by TheJay on Apr 2, 2008 3:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
wow
speed demon
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."
by DaleCoop14 on Apr 2, 2008 3:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Jeff, I can be a nerd, too
Reading up from the batter to the pitcher to second is pretty funny.
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by TheJay on Apr 2, 2008 3:08 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
Har-dee-har-har
"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 Apr 2, 2008 3:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Quoth Powell
"No one is more excited about the pitcher batting eighth than Kevin Hart, I can tell you that."
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by TheJay on Apr 2, 2008 3:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Of course, as Uecker says
If Kendall was batting eighth, they could've just walked him to bring up the pitcher anyway and set up the double play.
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by TheJay on Apr 2, 2008 3:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
We woulda been much better off...
... if Kendall had walked and THEN Suppan had struck out.
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."
by DaleCoop14 on Apr 2, 2008 3:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hmmm
Why wasn't the Soupster bunting there?
"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 Apr 2, 2008 3:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Hart on third, 1 out
seems like a reasonable thing to do.
"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 Apr 2, 2008 3:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yahoo
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."
by DaleCoop14 on Apr 2, 2008 3:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
hahahahahahahahaha
"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 Apr 2, 2008 3:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Weird play
But whatever works, I guess.
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by TheJay on Apr 2, 2008 3:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
3 SB and 1 E on Soto
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."
by DaleCoop14 on Apr 2, 2008 3:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Man
Do the Cubs miss Kendall yet?
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by TheJay on Apr 2, 2008 3:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Instead of Zambrano vs. Barrett
Will it be Hart vs. Soto?
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by TheJay on Apr 2, 2008 3:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice
I'm loving that run... I have a feeling people aren't going to be heading for the El station if the Cubs are down by just three runs in the ninth.
Also, I love how Powell pours it on the Cubs fans.
by Dros on Apr 2, 2008 3:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
What is he saying?
"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 Apr 2, 2008 3:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You know
The Cubs, they don't look like a very good baseball team.
by Marty McSuperFly on Apr 2, 2008 3:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Sundays at Miller Park
You know how on Sundays at Miller Park, after the game, they let the kids run the bases?
That's what it looks like now.
"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 Apr 2, 2008 3:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Never too early
to start validating our actual record with our Pythagorean record.
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."
by DaleCoop14 on Apr 2, 2008 3:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I'll be glad
If and when Suppan gets through the middle of the Cubs order quickly here.
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by TheJay on Apr 2, 2008 3:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Kendall
If he walks just 10 more times this season, he will have walked as many times as Estrada did last season.
by drezdn on Apr 2, 2008 3:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Without checking his at-bats so far
I'd say he's probably still a good 230 swings at the first pitch away from matching Estrada's total in that category.
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by TheJay on Apr 2, 2008 3:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
So can we all agree
that this is a MUST WIN game for the Cubs? I think it sounds reasonable.
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."
by DaleCoop14 on Apr 2, 2008 3:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Last year
According to Bizarro BCB, they played about a month's worth of must-win games in 2007. I think they won about half of 'em.
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."
by DaleCoop14 on Apr 2, 2008 3:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good game Suppan
Who's got next?
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."
by DaleCoop14 on Apr 2, 2008 3:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm sure Turnbow will throw at some point today
I'm afraid we'll see Shouse for a full inning, too.
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by TheJay on Apr 2, 2008 3:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not a save situation
... so probably the top of the bottom of the pen... maybe McClung?
by Dros on Apr 2, 2008 3:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hunch
I have a theory that the Brewers are trying to change Shouse into a full inning guy.
by drezdn on Apr 2, 2008 3:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think...
... they did that last year - successfully.
by Dros on Apr 2, 2008 3:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
For a while
It definitely worked for a while, but I think righties bat something like .300+ against him.*
*I'm a huge Shouse fan.
by drezdn on Apr 2, 2008 3:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Riske
up in Brewer pen, apparently.
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."
by DaleCoop14 on Apr 2, 2008 3:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd think T-Bow
gets some action as well.
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."
by DaleCoop14 on Apr 2, 2008 3:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Station-to-station
This has been an inning of inches, huh?
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by TheJay on Apr 2, 2008 3:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Bases Loaded
No outs... somehow, the pitcher batting 8th is certainly going to kill us...
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."
by DaleCoop14 on Apr 2, 2008 3:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Even when the PH comes in
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."
by DaleCoop14 on Apr 2, 2008 3:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Look on the bright side
Someone has to score if that spot comes up.
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by TheJay on Apr 2, 2008 3:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good point
I was only joking, of course. it may not come to that though.
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."
by DaleCoop14 on Apr 2, 2008 3:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Stuck at work...
... so I just get the live box score to keep me up to date. But 2 errors... wasn't OUR poor defense cited as a major reason why the Brewers couldn't hang with the Cubs this year?
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Apr 2, 2008 3:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Sheesh
It'd be nice to score someone having loaded the bases with no one out.
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by TheJay on Apr 2, 2008 3:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Sure would have
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."
by DaleCoop14 on Apr 2, 2008 3:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ugh
Maybe a bit less painful with a four-run lead, but come on.
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by TheJay on Apr 2, 2008 3:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
This Cubs pitcher is just the
Wuertz.
"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 Apr 2, 2008 3:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I think I saw this movie last year
The failure to score with bases loaded/no outs is usually a big boost in the momentum for the other team.....
ridiculous
Personally, I think we got hosed on that one! - Harry Doyle
by reverse24 on Apr 2, 2008 3:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Bullpen
I trust the 2nd highest paid bullpen in the majors to take us home.
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."
by DaleCoop14 on Apr 2, 2008 3:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
After Soup is done, of course
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."
by DaleCoop14 on Apr 2, 2008 3:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Haha
Kendall saw Prince running full speed and took off like a rocket in another direction.
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by TheJay on Apr 2, 2008 3:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I was just gonna mention the same thing
I'd get out of the way, too.
by behnke411 on Apr 2, 2008 3:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ick
Too bad Suppan couldn't get through the bottom of the order unscathed.
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by TheJay on Apr 2, 2008 3:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Torres
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."
by DaleCoop14 on Apr 2, 2008 3:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
ack. 3 run lead
so...uh...who pitches the 9th for us?
[ducks]
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 2, 2008 3:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
i want to see
turnbow come in and pitch effectively
"They're trying to make me the escape goat"-Michael Scott
by dux2bux on Apr 2, 2008 3:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
If Torres can manage to get through this inning
I bet we see Turnbow in the 8th.
"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."
by MadJimiBrewha on Apr 2, 2008 3:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
to coin a phrase
it ain't over till johnny estrada shows up in a dress and starts singin'
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 2, 2008 3:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Ha
"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."
by MadJimiBrewha on Apr 2, 2008 3:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I want Gagne
Seriously... if he can't hold a three run lead again, we know it wasn't perhaps a 1 game abberation... and better to know now than mid june...
Three run lead is the easiest save... so i would say give it to gagne!
by Kyguy922 on Apr 2, 2008 3:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
yeah, you're right
still...it's a lot of stress for the first two games of the season!
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 2, 2008 3:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
3-run save...
can't get ahead of ourselves here.
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."
by DaleCoop14 on Apr 2, 2008 3:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
very true
But if he is our closer, he has to go in until he is not our closer... had the day off yesterday... and no matter the score, if the lead is ours, I expect him in to "redeem" himself
by Kyguy922 on Apr 2, 2008 3:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I am with you
I wouldn't throw a $10mil computer away the first time it froze up.
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."
by DaleCoop14 on Apr 2, 2008 3:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gagne
My brother called me last night to explain to me why he thought Gagne was finished (he's also a Bosox fan). I told him I'm willing to give him more than one game (plus his glasses were fogged up, the ump was pressing him, and jupiter was in the fourth house).
by drezdn on Apr 2, 2008 4:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
how about Turnbow?
... just to toy with his psyche. ;)
by keephopealive on Apr 2, 2008 3:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ugh
I don't like this inning. A nice routine double play ball from Theriot would be nice.
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by TheJay on Apr 2, 2008 3:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Okay, a short fly out is nice, too
Let's see the same from Soriano.
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by TheJay on Apr 2, 2008 3:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Whew!
I think our classy cub comment of the day might have something to do with Torres' display of emotion there.
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by TheJay on Apr 2, 2008 3:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is ridiculous
I got out of class early and returned to my hotel, only to find that WGN isn't carrying this game. And since I'm in Chicago, my mlb.tv is blacked out. Audio stream it is.
by Marty McSuperFly on Apr 2, 2008 3:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I think Comcast Sports has it
Channel 37 in Chicago
by Kyguy922 on Apr 2, 2008 3:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
we left the bases loaded
its only fair they don't score here
"They're trying to make me the escape goat"-Michael Scott
by dux2bux on Apr 2, 2008 3:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
nice block by kendall
"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 Apr 2, 2008 3:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
NICE
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."
by DaleCoop14 on Apr 2, 2008 3:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Very nice Torres!
"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 Apr 2, 2008 3:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Torres
Seems to like the drama. Both his outing so far have been a little dramatic.
"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."
by MadJimiBrewha on Apr 2, 2008 3:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
joltin' joe!
I almost forgot about him.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 2, 2008 4:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Oddly enough
BP has Dillon projected as one of the highest VORP right fielders this season, which I thought was pretty odd.
by drezdn on Apr 2, 2008 4:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Joltin' Joe Dillon
Obviously enjoying being on a major league roster in April!
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by TheJay on Apr 2, 2008 4:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
we own the left field line
"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 Apr 2, 2008 4:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I wish the pitcher was batting now :(
But I guess I'll take Kendall's infield single.
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