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Gotta feel Great
taking the first 2 with CC and Sheets finishing the series.
"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."
by MadJimiBrewha on Jul 22, 2008 9:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
hopefully
torres will get 2 days off due to complete game.
by PagsBrewCrew on Jul 22, 2008 9:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Flying it
Lordz Of Vengeance....If I'm not drunk, I'm at work.
I am anti-Cameron.
by Dikembe Meiztombo on Jul 22, 2008 9:41 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
um...
wow? i am speechless.
YoGanna win with Gallardo on the mound.
by Griswald on Jul 22, 2008 9:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Can we just assume the sweep now?
The Brewers may be in first by the end of the week.
by Getting Yosted on Jul 22, 2008 9:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Let's not get too wild
Sheets has not been quite as good lately. Wellemeyer has pitched well for them too.
by dixieflatline on Jul 22, 2008 9:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
And a 4 game sweep is hard to do...
Lets not get all Cub fanny and just assume sweeps..
by SgtClueLs on Jul 22, 2008 9:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I do like the Sabathia matchup though
The cards have a decent amount of quality left handed bats that either sit or pay the price.
by dixieflatline on Jul 22, 2008 9:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It would be nice to pay them back for their sweep at Miller Park, but it’s a long road
Coffee is for closers
by drezdn on Jul 22, 2008 9:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i think
didn’t we win the sunday game of that series?
YoGanna win with Gallardo on the mound.
by Griswald on Jul 22, 2008 9:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m thinking of one in the middle of the week. August I think
Coffee is for closers
by drezdn on Jul 22, 2008 9:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
August 14th -16th, 2007
Coffee is for closers
by drezdn on Jul 22, 2008 9:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cubs fans are willing to assume a sweep against the Marlins 3 days before the series starts. At least I had the good taste to wait for two games to be played.
by Getting Yosted on Jul 22, 2008 9:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh there could be a sweep alright...
Not what they think
I am pro-Cameron
by Lake County on Jul 22, 2008 9:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes, exactly
But, great shot for at least 3-1, and that’s a net of two games up for the series, on the road.
No way to complain about that.
I am pro-Cameron
by Lake County on Jul 22, 2008 9:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wellemeyer
Wellemeyer got a lot of press over his hot start and the fact that expectations were so low for him, but his ERA is now up to 4.22 and his ERA over the last month is nearly 6.00.
He is fine as a rotation filler I suppose, but he hasn’t been pitching well.
by badgermaniac on Jul 22, 2008 10:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
But Jeff...
nothing overly positive in the gameday thread descriptions the next two days, okay;)
by PagsBrewCrew on Jul 22, 2008 9:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
yeah, yeah
I’ll focus on how it takes a lot of pitches to strike out so many guys.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Jul 22, 2008 9:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'll post to contact
In my comments
I am pro-Cameron
by Lake County on Jul 22, 2008 9:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was a little worried about after the game
I thought prince was going to kill Bill
by friendo on Jul 22, 2008 9:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
wgn
can they stop talking about food!
these announcers are making me hungry
"Maybe the universe was trying to tell us something with the Chicago Fire." -Former Cubs Fan Steve
by Michael M on Jul 22, 2008 9:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
...
And these pretzels are making me thirsty.
I have too much time to get anything done
by mschroeder on Jul 22, 2008 10:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
bob brenly
making the excuse that because the cubs had so many all stars and because that’s a tiring thing to do, with plane rides, batting practice ect…that’s why the players “look” sluggish
"Maybe the universe was trying to tell us something with the Chicago Fire." -Former Cubs Fan Steve
by Michael M on Jul 22, 2008 9:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
lil’ Babe Ruth – how’s that for hyperbole
by ol Pete on Jul 22, 2008 9:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
This season is reaching unprecedent levels of awesomeness
And neck size to baby eating ratio.
by Jordan M on Jul 22, 2008 9:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
2-1 now
by dixieflatline on Jul 22, 2008 9:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Hey do you have any idea why the gameday default view is at an angle? It drives me nuts.
by ol Pete on Jul 22, 2008 9:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah me too
Still a few bugs to work out. They are making some amazing progress. Not only if they can get some better data….
by dixieflatline on Jul 22, 2008 9:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
now only...
by dixieflatline on Jul 22, 2008 9:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Speaking of data but not that kind
For what it’s worth, my dad has covered games for STATS, inc., for years and can only think of one lefty umpire (now retired) – Ken Kaiser.
Obscure baseball records and more at my blog, Recondite Baseball.
by TheJay on Jul 22, 2008 9:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I also read something somewhere about the gameday operator setting something to match the height of the hitter and that doesn’t seem to happen to the cartoon man.
by ol Pete on Jul 22, 2008 9:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Man is Mosaic behind
that just happen on my puter
Its all about the Bullpen this season that is the key.
by WSB Chris on Jul 22, 2008 9:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
for some reason
i figured you had extra innings…
"Maybe the universe was trying to tell us something with the Chicago Fire." -Former Cubs Fan Steve
by Michael M on Jul 22, 2008 9:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No I have MLB.TV
I like to watch day games on my puter since my kids take over the big TV plus at night you can fire up Mosaic while watching the Brewers game on the Big Screen
Its all about the Bullpen this season that is the key.
by WSB Chris on Jul 22, 2008 10:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
26-26 in road games now
Remember how much we sucked on the road last year? This is a solid baseball team.
by dixieflatline on Jul 22, 2008 9:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
nice win
got your aces going next, right?
by lnewcomer on Jul 22, 2008 9:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Nope
by dixieflatline on Jul 22, 2008 9:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
huhuhuh
He said “aces”
Plural is cool
I am pro-Cameron
by Lake County on Jul 22, 2008 9:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
that's one of those enjoy it while it lasts things
most likely
by lnewcomer on Jul 22, 2008 9:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
hey man
sorry about how crazy things are going in Stros world.
by ol Pete on Jul 22, 2008 9:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
thx
our fate for the next few years was sealed when Drayton went conventional and picked Ed Wade to be our GM. talk about the kiss of death.
it’s just that over the past decade i’ve developed an intense dislike of the redbirds and I’d like to see them fail miserably in the second half.
by lnewcomer on Jul 22, 2008 9:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don't give up hope on the Astros yet (long term)
I agree Wade isn’t good but there is some bright spots. Drayton will open the purse when it is need too.
by dixieflatline on Jul 22, 2008 9:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
there's a decent chance he overspends for Sheets or Sabathia in the offseason
no offense, but Sheets is more likely (it seems to me) b/c I think Sabathia is probably closer to being the elite pitcher.
if that does happen, we’ll be slightly improved over this year. might tread water for a couple years and see if Bobby Heck can rebuild the farm.
by lnewcomer on Jul 22, 2008 10:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Absolutely none taken
CC pitched his career in the AL and never has been hurt. If he gets less than Sheets on the market his agent didn’t do his job.
by dixieflatline on Jul 22, 2008 10:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, tonight it seems like they got a punch in the gut. Lohse was outstanding and their bullpen spit it up.
by ol Pete on Jul 22, 2008 10:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
cards fans on their board
are pissed about Hall. showboating a bit on his HR the past couple nights? that could be fun tomorrow.
by lnewcomer on Jul 22, 2008 10:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Have to say...
.... I thought his stroll out the box and the flip of the bat, not to mention the primal scream in the on deck circle were a bit over the line. Tony LaDrunk certainly isn’t above ordering a plunk. Given the history, it would be interesting to see how Yost reacts.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jul 22, 2008 10:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
given the way pujols admires his own crap
I don’t see how anyone on that team can complain about the other team
by lnewcomer on Jul 22, 2008 10:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
ha ha
Poo Holes admires his crap.
by molitorfan on Jul 22, 2008 10:49 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
That's funny
I never really thought about how the Cards & Stros are natural enemies because of their frequent battles, while the Cubs & Brewers are because of geography, which leaves…the Reds and Pirates to fight for…what exactly?
BCB's "very own marginally deserving all-star!"
by battlekow on Jul 22, 2008 10:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
which state has the most delegates?
or Penn State versus Ohio State
by molitorfan on Jul 22, 2008 10:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pittsburgh football is pretty big
And Cincinnati is getting a lot better. Plus, they’ll always have the Dayne fumble game.
BCB's "very own marginally deserving all-star!"
by battlekow on Jul 22, 2008 10:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Parkersburg, WV?
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by TheJay on Jul 22, 2008 10:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah cards & stros
has mostly developed as a result of being around the top of the division since they realigned, plus several big playoff battles. not one of the big rivalries though b/c it’s relatively new.
i still maintain the biggest outcome from that pujols HR in the playoffs was not Lidge (he was already coming apart), but the fact that we had to use Oswalt in the following game and then start Clemens in game 1 of the WS outside in cold, windy chicago. not that i’m bitter or anything.
by lnewcomer on Jul 22, 2008 10:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Seriously
Mark Grace is loony.
Lordz Of Vengeance....If I'm not drunk, I'm at work.
I am anti-Cameron.
by Dikembe Meiztombo on Jul 22, 2008 9:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
How fun would it have been
to have a beer or nine with him during the whole Sosa roids debacle.
I am pro-Cameron
by Lake County on Jul 22, 2008 9:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He seems like he would be an awesome guy to hang out with
Like, that one buddy you have that when you’re really bored, you get him drunk and bring the camera.
BCB's "very own marginally deserving all-star!"
by battlekow on Jul 22, 2008 10:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Shousey
with another semi-legit win :)
by PagsBrewCrew on Jul 22, 2008 9:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
hehe
At least he got three guys out, including a righty on one pitch.
I am pro-Cameron
by Lake County on Jul 22, 2008 9:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
the fewer pitches the better, it seems.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Jul 22, 2008 9:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey Lake
did you catch the McGinley chat today?
by molitorfan on Jul 22, 2008 9:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
No
I got super busy. You got the link?
I am pro-Cameron
by Lake County on Jul 22, 2008 10:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Insider
but I have it copied into Word at work if you are really interested. I asked him if he drank out of the Stanley Cup (because he is friends with Chelios) and he said he did 3 or 4 years ago.
by molitorfan on Jul 22, 2008 10:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why does everybody assume
That Mark A won’t sign either Sheets or CC this off season? There’s money coming off the books by a lot. Sometimes I think you need to look at MLB like the NBA a little.
I’ve felt this way from the time the CC deal was made. I almost feel like this could be its own thread.
Am I really alone on this?
Lordz Of Vengeance....If I'm not drunk, I'm at work.
I am anti-Cameron.
by Dikembe Meiztombo on Jul 22, 2008 9:59 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I've got super secret inside information
that suggests CC will be testing the free-agent waters, and Milwaukee is not his preferred geographic destination.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Jul 22, 2008 10:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why not Ben?
Lordz Of Vengeance....If I'm not drunk, I'm at work.
I am anti-Cameron.
by Dikembe Meiztombo on Jul 22, 2008 10:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
CC said he likes Cleveland, right?
What’s the difference between there & Milwaukee?
Lordz Of Vengeance....If I'm not drunk, I'm at work.
I am anti-Cameron.
by Dikembe Meiztombo on Jul 22, 2008 10:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
West Coast.
He said he wants to be on the West Coast. So Dodgers?
by SgtClueLs on Jul 22, 2008 10:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dodgers would make sense
And you never know, the Giants might cough up stupid money for the umpteenth year in a row.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Jul 22, 2008 10:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Angels will finally be rid of the Replacement-level Outfielder Formerly Known As Garrett Anderson
I think CC definitely ends up in LA.
BCB's "very own marginally deserving all-star!"
by battlekow on Jul 22, 2008 10:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
CC
is also from the West Coast and has said he wouldn’t mind that area, Dodgers?
"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."
by MadJimiBrewha on Jul 22, 2008 10:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sheets though I think might be a possibilty
He wants to win. I mean he really wants to win and I think we are showing that we can win now.
by dixieflatline on Jul 22, 2008 10:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
What are the chances he gives us a discount for being hurt all the time.. and being family and stuff.
by SgtClueLs on Jul 22, 2008 10:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
What happens if we screw up and actually win?
Then he can go where there’s more money since he’ll already have won. :)
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by TheJay on Jul 22, 2008 10:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
well I do not see either Nor-Cal team signing him
I think the Crew has a chance but I keep going back to how the Zito contract is crushing the Giants do I want them to spend that much on one guy no matter how good.
Just between Sheets and Gagne they free up over 20 mil for next year so the first year is not a problem but after that I do not know
Figure he is going to get Santana like money
tough call
Its all about the Bullpen this season that is the key.
by WSB Chris on Jul 22, 2008 10:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Point being
I think they can/should sign at least one of the two
Lordz Of Vengeance....If I'm not drunk, I'm at work.
I am anti-Cameron.
by Dikembe Meiztombo on Jul 22, 2008 10:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
they can, I agree
And I would be surprised if we don’t acquire some top-rotation guy, though maybe not via free agency.
But Sheets … he’s going to get a big deal somewhere, and I think it’s too much risk for too much money for a mid-market team. The Yankees can screw up a Pavano-like deal and survive…if we give Ben $90 / 5yrs or something and he’s done…that’s really bad news for the franchise.
And CC…c above.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Jul 22, 2008 10:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Could be a different picture at season's end
Too many variables right now. What if a position player like Hall or Weeks goes completely bonkers and becomes a huge trade value? What if they actually get to the WS?
I am pro-Cameron
by Lake County on Jul 22, 2008 10:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't think that'll affect the likelihood of signing Ben
It just isn’t that smart for a mid-market team to give Ben the money he’ll be able to get elsewhere.
Also, we get draft picks if he leaves!
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Jul 22, 2008 10:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I love extra draft picks
So much that I often overlook that they’re actually for a purpose other than just nerding out.
BCB's "very own marginally deserving all-star!"
by battlekow on Jul 22, 2008 10:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Me too
I’d offer arbitration to Morineko’s grandmother if I thought it’d get us extra picks. (Sorry Morineko.)
"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 Jul 23, 2008 7:27 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I agree with this
Sheets is dangerous for a team like the brewers to sink a ton of money to. That said I think Doug just might do it. He has done that before with guys.
by dixieflatline on Jul 22, 2008 10:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
he tried with lee and cordero
"Maybe the universe was trying to tell us something with the Chicago Fire." -Former Cubs Fan Steve
by Michael M on Jul 22, 2008 10:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
well....
with cordero, yes.
I’m still convinced that the ‘attempt’ with Lee was for show, knowing he’d turn down the offer.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Jul 22, 2008 10:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd like to agree with you here but...
Brady Clark anyone? What was Doug thinking there? That wasn’t as huge of a problem as signing Lee would have been but still.
by dixieflatline on Jul 22, 2008 10:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
well, Brady was 2 years, $7MM
the conventional wisdom when that was signed was that it was a ‘tradable’ contract. A few more base hits drop the first year and it would’ve been.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Jul 22, 2008 10:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, we did trade him
Just…for Elmer Dessens.
BCB's "very own marginally deserving all-star!"
by battlekow on Jul 22, 2008 10:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
But there was no reason to ink the deal
He was only arby eligible. Just go to arby and if he turns to a pumkin next year you are covered. Obviously Lee was a different situation but you get my point.
by dixieflatline on Jul 22, 2008 10:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Especially on the heels of turning Podzilla into Carlos Lee
You’d think he would have flipped Brady when he was at the zenith of his value, not the nadir.
BCB's "very own marginally deserving all-star!"
by battlekow on Jul 22, 2008 10:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
your vocabulary
is cosmic in proportions
by PagsBrewCrew on Jul 22, 2008 10:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Did you see that he's selling a couple of his houses?
We’re not talking about $500k per spot…
I am pro-Cameron
by Lake County on Jul 22, 2008 10:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Josh, if you're still around
couple of questions for you about your observations of two players you didn’t cover in your stars stories:
Did you get to see Omar Aguilar pitch, and what do you think of him? He’s struggled at Huntsville but his velocity is supposedly fantastic.
and also.. do you think that Mike Bell is anything short of a potential backup? He's kinda a "sleeper". I'd be interested to know what he's like to watch, because I don't know a lot about him and only have the numbers.And neck size to baby eating ratio.
by Jordan M on Jul 22, 2008 10:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
screwed that up, the second question is about Mike Bell
And neck size to baby eating ratio.
by Jordan M on Jul 22, 2008 10:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Can you retype the Bell question
I didn’t get to see Aguilar pitch. Wright and Cate started the two games. Cate throws in the low 90’s but has little in the way of off speed stuff.
by dixieflatline on Jul 22, 2008 10:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cate got promoted to AAA today
I kinda like him. Better than Lindsay Gulin anyway. Could be a bullpen sleeper next year.
BCB's "very own marginally deserving all-star!"
by battlekow on Jul 22, 2008 10:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was looking at Sam Narron's stats
and I know he has never been a prospect, but at his age, he’s basically another Steve Hammond. So maybe the guy with a bit of prospect luster (Hammond) was viewed as expendable for that reason.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Jul 22, 2008 10:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Here's where scouting helps though
Narron literally throws like 85 mph. Hammond may be a “soft tosser” but his stuff is an order of magnitude better.
BCB's "very own marginally deserving all-star!"
by battlekow on Jul 22, 2008 10:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's why the trade is confusing
why did they have to include Hammond, with that “prospect luster” when they could’ve probably got it done for Narron?
And, FWIW, Narron throws really slow. Like Shousian levels of slow
And neck size to baby eating ratio.
by Jordan M on Jul 22, 2008 10:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
works for shouse :)
and narron can hit, too!
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Jul 22, 2008 10:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Shouse also throws it from first base though, practically
If you cringe watching Shouse pitch, imagine Shouse without a gimmick.
BCB's "very own marginally deserving all-star!"
by battlekow on Jul 22, 2008 10:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
if Pujols is cringing
can he make solid contact?
Chris Saenz says no.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Jul 22, 2008 10:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cringing Pujols
Don’t read that one out loud.
BCB's "very own marginally deserving all-star!"
by battlekow on Jul 22, 2008 10:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
For all we know, Shouse can hit, he just never got the chance.
(I wonder if he ever takes BP).
Coffee is for closers
by drezdn on Jul 22, 2008 10:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The gun at Principal Park got one of his pitches at 51 mph on Saturday.
Mom: “Do the Sounds have guys who can throw anything faster?”
by morineko on Jul 23, 2008 1:19 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
that's a chuckle
Has she taken the time to pen a letter to Seth to advise him on his weight?
by ol Pete on Jul 23, 2008 7:50 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I agree with this
I think his curve has potential but he kept leaving it up in the zone. The Smokies didn’t do much with it though. I gotta go with Gulin but maybe that is my heart speaking. Or maybe my interest in seeing PITCHf/x to get a look at him.
by dixieflatline on Jul 22, 2008 10:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I just am curious about Bell
he’s put up some decent numbers, nothing special and not a high average. Do you think he’s any more than filler or a potential major league backup? And how’s his defense at second?
And neck size to baby eating ratio.
by Jordan M on Jul 22, 2008 10:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's made a bunch of errors, and anyone who comes up playing 2B is automatically suspect, but you have to like his pop
Maybe he’ll be the next Joe Dillon.
BCB's "very own marginally deserving all-star!"
by battlekow on Jul 22, 2008 10:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He only was at second one game but he looked good at second
He started two double plays and got the ball to Escobar in good position both times and once was a play to his left. At the plate he was asked to sac bunt his first two times up and popped one up and then got the second one down. A little birdy behind me commented that he finally got the bunt down so the penut gallery didn’t seem too impressed.
by dixieflatline on Jul 22, 2008 10:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
hey, another run
Arizona’s up 3-1.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Jul 22, 2008 10:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
In the Mets-Phillies game
The Mets go into the 9th with a three run lead. Then they proceed to give up 6 runs.
Coffee is for closers
by drezdn on Jul 22, 2008 10:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
haven't kept up
but I was surprised when I saw Gagne’s name being mentioned in the game thread.
is he available? kinda thought he was hurt. how is he pitching?
by lnewcomer on Jul 22, 2008 10:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
He threw well yesterday
I am pro-Cameron
by Lake County on Jul 22, 2008 10:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
whoa.
current temperature in Phoenix: 102.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Jul 22, 2008 10:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
You know...
ovens are dry heat
I am pro-Cameron
by Lake County on Jul 22, 2008 10:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
They don't AC the field either
You can clearly see that in the PITCHf/x data. It really is like a mini-Coors.
by dixieflatline on Jul 22, 2008 10:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
it's interesting how the NL West parks mess with each other's park factors
if Petco weren’t so extreme, Coors and Chase would statistically be more hitter-friendly than they are.
And vice versa.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Jul 22, 2008 10:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah I wonder if a second order correction would be needed
My corrections go to 4th order so I am somewhat protected against this. AT&T is very pitcher friendly too.
by dixieflatline on Jul 22, 2008 10:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
well, it's not *wrong*
because park effects are meant to adjust a specific year, or small number of years.
but if you look at coors in 2000 and coors in 2008 and think that just because the 2008 PF is lower, coors is less hitter friendly…you’re missing the petco effect.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Jul 22, 2008 10:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah you are right
I was reading over the PF at baseball-reference again just now and I mis-spoke there.
by dixieflatline on Jul 22, 2008 10:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Brenly Angst
Hehe…Brenly suggesting that the Cubs put on a “must-steal” sign there.
Result?
No steal, 6-4-3. Inning over.
I am pro-Cameron
by Lake County on Jul 22, 2008 10:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
So is this good pitching by Petit or bad hitting by the cubs?
by dixieflatline on Jul 22, 2008 10:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
It's the lack of batting practice today
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by TheJay on Jul 22, 2008 10:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
They're still tired from being All-Stars
BCB's "very own marginally deserving all-star!"
by battlekow on Jul 22, 2008 10:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
SportsCenter
anyone watching that crazy report on Favre repeatedly calling the Vikes with a Packers issued cell phone?
by molitorfan on Jul 22, 2008 10:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Dude needs hormone therapy
I am pro-Cameron
by Lake County on Jul 22, 2008 10:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
he just has to figure out that...
he should work out a deal with one of the three teams that the Pack will trade him to for them to turn around and trade him to the team he wants for a contract kickback.
by PagsBrewCrew on Jul 22, 2008 10:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
trade agreements usually have language blocking that
by warwick5s on Jul 22, 2008 10:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
And this Commish would go ape-sh** if someone tried something like that.
I love that guy.
Can’t wait until the Vikings get a couple of picks taken away for NOT getting Favre. They should take away the second rounder just for those purple uniforms.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jul 22, 2008 10:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I am kind of luke warm on him
His blasting of rookie contracts really sounded stupid. The owners signed the CBA and they are making money hand over fist. Yet he complains about ow much rookies are earning? They aren’t getting a cent in college and you are making them stay there three years. Well I should say some of them aren’t getting a cent in college.
by dixieflatline on Jul 22, 2008 10:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Shousy
on WSSP right now. The guy’s great…..
“I’ll face 1 batter, or I’ll throw 2 innings. I’ll throw the 6th inning, or later in games. I just want the ball”
It is dangerous for an athlete to believe his own publicity, good or bad - Bob Uecker, 1982.
by Adam P on Jul 22, 2008 10:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
So I complained about some of Doug's signings earlier
But he has “won” better than 2 out of 3 trades I think. He also has picked up some nice free talent.
by dixieflatline on Jul 22, 2008 10:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I met Dave Lawson not long after the Shouse trade
and he pointed out that Enrique Cruz was really hitting well.
...yeah…
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Jul 22, 2008 10:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lol
by dixieflatline on Jul 22, 2008 10:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I just remember how terrified Enrique Cruz looked when he was on the Brewers, every time he came up to bat
BCB's "very own marginally deserving all-star!"
by battlekow on Jul 22, 2008 10:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
On that same trip, actually
I saw him play for Frisco. He did look ok at the plate, I think he doubled or tripled.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Jul 22, 2008 10:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I had no idea he got an AB for the Reds last year
.199/.239/.315 in AAA this year.
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by battlekow on Jul 22, 2008 10:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That AB was against the Brewers
Alex Gonzalez was on bereavement stint #41, I think.
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by TheJay on Jul 22, 2008 10:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sad Sea Bass
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by battlekow on Jul 22, 2008 10:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Topic: would you have traded Jonathan Lucroy for Jon Rauch?
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by battlekow on Jul 22, 2008 10:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I would for Sherrill.
I am pro-Cameron
by Lake County on Jul 22, 2008 10:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yes.
I also would’ve happily traded TGJr., who I think would be as appealing to Bowden as Bonifacio.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Jul 22, 2008 10:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I would trade Gwynn for a rauchbier
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by battlekow on Jul 22, 2008 10:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, I don't think it would have taken Lucroy.
Bonifacio doesn’t look all that special.
And neck size to baby eating ratio.
by Jordan M on Jul 22, 2008 10:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Isn't he on the 4 man PTBNL list for CC?
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jul 22, 2008 10:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
rumored
far from confirmed.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Jul 22, 2008 10:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Actually, I'm almost positive he's on there
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by battlekow on Jul 22, 2008 10:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Anyone watching WGN?
Pure obnoxious assholery from Cubs “fans” there.
I am pro-Cameron
by Lake County on Jul 22, 2008 10:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
What’s happening?
Coffee is for closers
by drezdn on Jul 22, 2008 10:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jumping up and down like morons
Just pathetic trash
I am pro-Cameron
by Lake County on Jul 22, 2008 10:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
And this watch cost more than your car
That’s my name.
I am pro-Cameron
by Lake County on Jul 22, 2008 10:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Coffee is for closers....
(and Shouse too….)
It is dangerous for an athlete to believe his own publicity, good or bad - Bob Uecker, 1982.
by Adam P on Jul 22, 2008 10:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
More SportsCenter
LaRussa just got pissed at a reporter who asked something about the bullpen costing them the last 2 games. LaRussa snapped that the Cards only scored 3 runs each game so it wasn’t the pen’s fault.
by molitorfan on Jul 22, 2008 10:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
he's right though
seven innings of suppan, five innings of mcclung, three from torres, and one each from shouse, mota, gagne, and riske, and you scratch out six runs? that’s why they lost…
by warwick5s on Jul 22, 2008 10:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I know the Cubs have scored almost 50 more runs than we have
But looking up and down their lineup even with Soriano back and I really think we match up pretty well with them. They are really coming back to earth as a team and their old legs might be more of an issue at the end of the year.
by dixieflatline on Jul 22, 2008 10:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
No problem, we'll just beat them 50-0 and it'll be even
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by battlekow on Jul 22, 2008 10:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
This isn't Webb and Haren shutting down the cubs either
by dixieflatline on Jul 22, 2008 10:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
It's Yusmero Petit!
And neck size to baby eating ratio.
by Jordan M on Jul 22, 2008 10:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
no, no
the only time it was acceptable to say, “It’s Yusmeiro Petit” is when Petit was a Mets farmhand. Then, he was super-awesome!
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Jul 22, 2008 10:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
and they're lucking out
missing both. Doug Davis vs. Lilly tomorrow.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Jul 22, 2008 10:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
but Lou
is saving Big Z for game 4
by molitorfan on Jul 22, 2008 10:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
But he’s got good numbers vs. Cubs.
Isn’t he somehing like 7 – 1 in his last starts vs. Cubs?
by SgtClueLs on Jul 22, 2008 10:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
we (stros) pretty much shut the cubs down for 2 games over the wknd
and the last only blew up in the 9th w/ the garbage timers in there. cubs offense is def. struggling lately. missing soriano?
by lnewcomer on Jul 22, 2008 10:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
They're under .500 since he went down, aren't they?
Small sample, of course.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jul 22, 2008 10:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think 17-17
by dixieflatline on Jul 22, 2008 10:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It could just be a regression to the mean, which they were due for anyway...
... but it’s awfully coincidental.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jul 22, 2008 10:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not sure if I saw it here or somewhere else
But apparently the Cubs are walking alot less.
Coffee is for closers
by drezdn on Jul 22, 2008 10:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't know the stats
but Lee did practically nothing against us. he usually kills us.
ramirez and soto were two other guys that hit well against us earlier (soto hit a freaking in the park home run last time), who were pretty flat.
and of course fukodome plummeted back to earth after his ridiculous first month.
except for jim edmonds being briefly resurrected by MMP (he always killed us), nobody on their team looked really good at the plate.
by lnewcomer on Jul 22, 2008 10:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
So what's the deal with Randy Wolf?
Is the guy you gave up worth nothing? Does the management really think they’re in it or something?
And neck size to baby eating ratio.
by Jordan M on Jul 22, 2008 10:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
the guy is one of our many middling AAAA pitchers
they put up decent numbers at Round Rock (AAA), but can’t pitch in the majors with any success.
so he wasn’t really part of our master plan (although I Paul DePodesta’s blog said he was in our top 10 Baseball America prospect list)
that being said, considering the GM’s involved, it’s certainly probable that Ed Wade got fleeced. Going to petco for 1/2 the games should help.
by lnewcomer on Jul 22, 2008 10:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Getting a rental like Wolf seems weird to me when the Astros certainly don't seem to be in contention
And neck size to baby eating ratio.
by Jordan M on Jul 22, 2008 10:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
pretty much everyone here is scratching their heads too
I think the explanation is that Drayton’s primary motive is butts in the seats and he is apparently of the opinion that anything that smacks of rebuilding will damage that. He’s also an incredible optimist (about everything, not just the team). combine that w/ the 2nd half runs the Astros have made the past several years, he thinks it’s important to pretend like we’re not as bad as we are.
at least the Wolf move doesn’t cost us a whole lot and there’s an outside chance we pick up a sandwich pick if he makes the Type B list.
by lnewcomer on Jul 22, 2008 10:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Two words: Matt Morris
Two more: ha ha
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by battlekow on Jul 22, 2008 11:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
his contract isn't anywhere near as bad as Morris'
FA after the season and we’ll pay about $3M the rest of the year. Drayton’s got lots of Wal Mart money
by lnewcomer on Jul 22, 2008 11:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
But...Dave Littlefield is crazy
Inept GM playing for 70 wins to maybe save his job? I don’t think Wade’s in totally the same boat.
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by TheJay on Jul 22, 2008 11:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I posted BA's scouting report of him in the Mug, if you want to check it out
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by battlekow on Jul 22, 2008 10:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was more interested in why the hell they gave up a live person
for a rental when they are fighting for fifth place in the best division in the NL. Especially when Wolf has a 6+ ERA away from Petco this year.
And neck size to baby eating ratio.
by Jordan M on Jul 22, 2008 11:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe they didn't have enough spare bats
If John Odom cost 10, Randy Wolf had to be at least 120.
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by TheJay on Jul 22, 2008 11:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ed needed to do something to seem like he was doing something
and he judged the warm body we sent to them to be not that big a loss. who can divine such dark ways?
by lnewcomer on Jul 22, 2008 11:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lou looks like he's about 1000 years old.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jul 22, 2008 10:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
No wonder he needs help moving his desk
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by TheJay on Jul 22, 2008 10:40 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
He’s got to put a little more in the church plate apparently.
Coffee is for closers
by drezdn on Jul 22, 2008 10:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
His press conferences are entertaining.
by ol Pete on Jul 22, 2008 10:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mike Ramlow
Validates the promotion to Brevard County: 5 IP, 1 hit, 1 BB, only 2 Ks but nice outing for a guy who wasn’t really on the radar to start the year and is turning into a decent prospect.
And neck size to baby eating ratio.
by Jordan M on Jul 22, 2008 10:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, BC must like him, they scored like 358 runs for him
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by battlekow on Jul 22, 2008 11:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
This guy
was driving to Wrigley for the weekend series
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/odd_extremely_drunk
Either that or he was a Brewers fan who started drinking when Gagne got up in the pen.
by molitorfan on Jul 22, 2008 10:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I was going to post that
Can’t decide if it’s funny or not.
okay, it’s funny
I am pro-Cameron
by Lake County on Jul 22, 2008 10:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
runners on first and second, two outs for D-Lee
I think Derrek is going to find a way to ground into a double play.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Jul 22, 2008 10:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
sweet Orlando Hudson
grabs a hot Lee grounder
by ol Pete on Jul 22, 2008 10:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
at the rate we're going
the excitement level in Milwaukee for the Cubs series is going to be unprecedented. (yeah, yeah, 1982, yeah)
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Jul 22, 2008 10:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
What's the over/under on fights in the stands per game?
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jul 22, 2008 10:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
how much does Sabathia weigh again?
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Jul 22, 2008 10:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
290 CC's of pure awesome.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Jul 22, 2008 10:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ha.
Unless CC’s stands for Craig Counsel’s as the standard unit of measurment, in which case Sabathia probably weighs 2.1 CC’s.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jul 22, 2008 10:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
wait until the one to end the season!
by molitorfan on Jul 22, 2008 10:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
nah
we’ll have clinched by then :)
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Jul 22, 2008 10:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
By then the Cubs won't matter.
"My thing is that you guys eat meat all day and you can't hit a ball. That's my thing." - P. Fielder
by SRB on Jul 22, 2008 10:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wasn't alive in 1982
As far as I’m concerned, I’d be fine if it was never brought up again.
BCB's "very own marginally deserving all-star!"
by battlekow on Jul 22, 2008 11:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I had the team poster on my wall
Wish I wouldnt’ have destroyed it, but seeing I was 5.. I guess it’s ok.
by SgtClueLs on Jul 22, 2008 11:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
My uncle gave me a handful of the first Mad magazines, like issues 5, 8, 11 and 15 or something like that and they got shot out in the trash. I’ve got a friend who had a first copy of Playboy who his mother tossed.
by ol Pete on Jul 22, 2008 11:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
But where would the team get coaches from?
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by TheJay on Jul 22, 2008 11:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
They'd have to scout NASCAR pit crews to find potential managers
And neck size to baby eating ratio.
by Jordan M on Jul 22, 2008 11:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wild Pitch Run!
"My thing is that you guys eat meat all day and you can't hit a ball. That's my thing." - P. Fielder
by SRB on Jul 22, 2008 10:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Geo not good gameo
I am pro-Cameron
by Lake County on Jul 22, 2008 10:53 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
Home Run!
"My thing is that you guys eat meat all day and you can't hit a ball. That's my thing." - P. Fielder
by SRB on Jul 22, 2008 10:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
wow
Lordz Of Vengeance....If I'm not drunk, I'm at work.
I am anti-Cameron.
by Dikembe Meiztombo on Jul 22, 2008 10:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
wild pitch
robbed the O Dog of an RBI
by molitorfan on Jul 22, 2008 10:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Trying to remember
What’s the farthest out of first the Brewers have been this year? IIRC, there was a point where they were nearly in the cellar.
Coffee is for closers
by drezdn on Jul 22, 2008 10:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
They were in last at one point
"My thing is that you guys eat meat all day and you can't hit a ball. That's my thing." - P. Fielder
by SRB on Jul 22, 2008 10:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It was 8.5 games on June 15
Lordz Of Vengeance....If I'm not drunk, I'm at work.
I am anti-Cameron.
by Dikembe Meiztombo on Jul 22, 2008 10:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
wheee
by PagsBrewCrew on Jul 22, 2008 10:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
it looks like a max of 6 games out of the WC
5/23-5/25
by PagsBrewCrew on Jul 22, 2008 11:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Put in 2002 NL Central Race
If you want fond memories of empty MP and being able to sneak down to the good seats.
by SgtClueLs on Jul 22, 2008 11:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
41 games back?
seriously? I guess I’m glad I was too busy then for baseball.
what’s the worst finish ever by any team?
by PagsBrewCrew on Jul 22, 2008 11:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not sure if this is the record
But the 1899 Cleveland Spiders finished 84.0 games back with a 20-134 record.
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by TheJay on Jul 22, 2008 11:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That was a rough rough season to watch. But at least it was really easy to get tickets….
by SgtClueLs on Jul 22, 2008 11:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nope
Miller Park opened in 2001.
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by TheJay on Jul 22, 2008 11:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah and since the novelty wore off, no one went to the games. I seriously remember 8 – 13k games.
by SgtClueLs on Jul 22, 2008 11:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
when did
bud sell to wendy
and wendy sell to mark a
i’m assuming there were no additional transitions?
by PagsBrewCrew on Jul 22, 2008 11:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well
Wendy is Bud’s daughter so it was pretty much just a transfer in 1998. Mark A bought the team in 2005.
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by TheJay on Jul 22, 2008 11:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I remember a front-page article after they won three in a row in May or something
IT’S FINALLY BREWING
Oh man…
BCB's "very own marginally deserving all-star!"
by battlekow on Jul 22, 2008 11:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Glad I bought this Lowenbrau
Imported!
I am pro-Cameron
by Lake County on Jul 22, 2008 10:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Double!
Wow.. things are going horrible for the Cubs…
by SgtClueLs on Jul 22, 2008 10:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Soon to be memories of 2003 NLCS
It’s gonna happen.
I am pro-Cameron
by Lake County on Jul 22, 2008 10:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Imagine the Cubs fans who bought tickets and flew down there
enjoy…
by ol Pete on Jul 22, 2008 10:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Speaking of flying out to see your team while presumably on vacation
There were a ton of Tigers fans at the game in Baltimore Saturday night.
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by TheJay on Jul 22, 2008 10:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Really
That seems like a pretty big trip. Surely a lot short road trips to be made.
by dixieflatline on Jul 22, 2008 11:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was thinking
Maybe it was like my aunt and I, people visiting DC who took a daytrip to Baltimore. There were a number of fans who rode the train back to DC with us after the game.
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by TheJay on Jul 22, 2008 11:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gotta be a lot of locals
AZ is full of midwesterners of course.
I am pro-Cameron
by Lake County on Jul 22, 2008 11:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey Lou, you're gonna need this:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cough_medicine
Cough medicine – Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
I am pro-Cameron
by Lake County on Jul 22, 2008 10:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
What are you talking about
According to a WGN series tonight, 60% of “fans” believe the Cubs have the best rotation in the NL….oh wait, that was on WGN….
But Sean Marshall looked really good tonight, only giving up 2 runs in .2 innings pitched, much better than our bullpen!
This simutax makes me feel like a koala bear crapped a rainbow in my brain!
by captainmurphey on Jul 22, 2008 11:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Sorry
I meant a WGN Survey
This simutax makes me feel like a koala bear crapped a rainbow in my brain!
by captainmurphey on Jul 22, 2008 11:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Now it’s a save opportunity.
Coffee is for closers
by drezdn on Jul 22, 2008 11:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Daryle Ward always had such a sweet swing
he’s just not consistent enough. lotta power though
by lnewcomer on Jul 22, 2008 11:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
That crowd in Arizona is crazy. First cheering because they think it’s going out, then cheering for the catch.
Coffee is for closers
by drezdn on Jul 22, 2008 11:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Different factions
I am pro-Cameron
by Lake County on Jul 22, 2008 11:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
1/3 of Hardy Hart Hart in the game for the Cubs
And neck size to baby eating ratio.
by Jordan M on Jul 22, 2008 11:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
6-2
"My thing is that you guys eat meat all day and you can't hit a ball. That's my thing." - P. Fielder
by SRB on Jul 22, 2008 11:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Hoffpauer (sic)
"My thing is that you guys eat meat all day and you can't hit a ball. That's my thing." - P. Fielder
by SRB on Jul 22, 2008 11:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Micah last name unpronounceable
I am pro-Cameron
by Lake County on Jul 22, 2008 11:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hoff-power?
Seems easy enough.
BCB's "very own marginally deserving all-star!"
by battlekow on Jul 22, 2008 11:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
But the Cubs have better defense
I am pro-Cameron
by Lake County on Jul 22, 2008 11:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
they're all tired from being All-stars though
And neck size to baby eating ratio.
by Jordan M on Jul 22, 2008 11:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Even the ones that weren’t.
Coffee is for closers
by drezdn on Jul 22, 2008 11:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Great game photos today
BCB's "very own marginally deserving all-star!"
by battlekow on Jul 22, 2008 11:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Fielder looks like he's wearing a cape
And neck size to baby eating ratio.
by Jordan M on Jul 22, 2008 11:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Superman wears Prince Fielder pajamas
BCB's "very own marginally deserving all-star!"
by battlekow on Jul 22, 2008 11:20 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
DLee
Wow.. now even Lee messes up defensively. Wheels are coming off.
by SgtClueLs on Jul 22, 2008 11:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
And neck size to baby eating ratio.
by Jordan M on Jul 22, 2008 11:23 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
haha
That pic should belong to www.despair.com under “Confidence”
I am pro-Cameron
by Lake County on Jul 22, 2008 11:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
In St. Louis
I bet that’s a hit since a Cardinal would’ve been batting.
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by TheJay on Jul 22, 2008 11:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hope someone brought a "Wrigley South" sign to this game
I am pro-Cameron
by Lake County on Jul 22, 2008 11:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Nearly a WP on the IBB.
Coffee is for closers
by drezdn on Jul 22, 2008 11:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
8-2!
"My thing is that you guys eat meat all day and you can't hit a ball. That's my thing." - P. Fielder
by SRB on Jul 22, 2008 11:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Ohhhhhhhhhhh
Ain’t that a shame…
I am pro-Cameron
by Lake County on Jul 22, 2008 11:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
FSN Arizona gettin their Schadenfreude on
showing all those long faced Cubs fans and the ones bolting for the exits. Now they’re mocking Piniella
by ol Pete on Jul 22, 2008 11:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Kevin Hart
Has given up at least one run in his last six MLB appearances going back to April (two month-long stints in the minors). He’s given up multiple runs in four of those outings.
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by TheJay on Jul 22, 2008 11:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Ball on bone there?
I am pro-Cameron
by Lake County on Jul 22, 2008 11:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Something gave..
That’s not good. I hope Hudsons ok, but that sounded pretty bad.
by SgtClueLs on Jul 22, 2008 11:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
9-2
"My thing is that you guys eat meat all day and you can't hit a ball. That's my thing." - P. Fielder
by SRB on Jul 22, 2008 11:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Remember how we were talking about the Mets' black hole of awful in LF?
Will Carroll on Adam Dunn:
I’m still stunned no one’s talking about Adam Dunn. I asked one FOT about how he’d fit on the Mets or Dbacks and his response was "I guess he’d help.”
BCB's "very own marginally deserving all-star!"
by battlekow on Jul 22, 2008 11:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
It's really shocking that baseball people just don't understand
And neck size to baby eating ratio.
by Jordan M on Jul 22, 2008 11:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cloggage and moon shots. Isn’t Pat the bat a free agent next year. That guy gets hated on too much as well.
by ol Pete on Jul 22, 2008 11:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Unless the Cubs have a huge comeback
Following this game they’ll be 20-21 since the end of a nine-game winning streak on June 3 (yay cherry-picking).
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by TheJay on Jul 22, 2008 11:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
reading vivaelbirdos
Besides the tantrums about Hall, there are people who don’t like the team untucking their shirts after the game. Another guy talks about how the Brewers haven’t been a “classy” organization the past couple years.
This from the team that is guided by Tony LaRussa
by ol Pete on Jul 22, 2008 11:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Could be worse...
Kevin Hart…your new AAAA pitcher.At least he hit Hudson.
Stay classy chicago.
by SgtClueLs on Jul 22, 2008 11:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hardy Hart 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!"
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