| Cubs | wOBA | wRC | RS | Diamondbacks | wOBA | wRC | RS | |
| Kosuke Fukudome | .343 | .57 | -.06 | Chris Young | .339 | .56 | .00 | |
| Darwin Barney | .293 | .38 | .03 | Kelly Johnson | .360 | .62 | -.01 | |
| Starlin Castro | .332 | .51 | -.03 | Justin Upton | .381 | .68 | .03 | |
| Aramis Ramirez | .350 | .55 | -.03 | Stephen Drew | .341 | .52 | -.01 | |
| Jeff Baker | .312 | .41 | -.01 | Miguel Montero | .339 | .50 | -.01 | |
| Marlon Byrd | .338 | .49 | -.01 | Melvin Mora | .313 | .40 | -.15 | |
| Alfonso Soriano | .282 | .29 | -.10 | Russell Branyan | .376 | .59 | -.01 | |
| Geovany Soto | .362 | .53 | -.01 | Gerardo Parra | .327 | .42 | -.03 | |
| Carlos Zambrano | .175 | .00 | .00 | Armando Galarraga | .175 | .00 | .00 | |
| 3.7 | -.2 | 4.3 | -.2 |
| Starting Pitcher | IP/GS | FIP |
| Carlos Zambrano | 5.81 | 3.92 |
| Armando Galarraga | 5.83 | 5.19 |
| Bullpens | xFIP | |
| Cubs | 4.20 | |
| Diamondbacks | 3.45 | |
Score: Cubs 4.7, Diamondbacks 4.7
Win Probability: 45.6%
Cubs lose.
[quote name=Mercurial Outfielder]Cubs lose.[/quote]
Absolutely Correct
[quote name=melissa]Absolutely Correct[/quote]Is that like being correct in an absolute way?
[quote name=Mercurial Outfielder]Is that like being correct in an absolute way?[/quote]
I can’t argue with you today.
[quote name=melissa]I can’t argue with you today.[/quote]Amusing…but wrong.
In the pre-game, Kap said he wrote a blog, “suggesting the Cubs move Starlin Castro to second base and put Darwin Barney, a natural shortstop, at short.”
What the fuck is a “natural” shortstop and why wouldn’t Castro qualify as one as well? If he thinks Barney is a better defensive SS, then say so, he’s not somehow “naturally” more qualified to play there. I should have known better than to turn on Comcast before the game began.
[quote name=Mercurial Outfielder]Amusing…but wrong.[/quote]
Nice Snark.
[quote name=melissa]In the pre-game, Kap said he wrote a blog, “suggesting the Cubs move Starlin Castro to second base and put Darwin Barney, a natural shortstop, at short.”
What the fuck is a “natural” shortstop and why wouldn’t Castro qualify as one as well? If he thinks Barney is a better defensive SS, then say so, he’s not somehow “naturally” more qualified to play there. I should have known better than to turn on Comcast before the game began.[/quote]
Great. The Brenly-Kap-FPM Stone Human Centipede has gone into Barney > Castro overdrive.
[quote name=melissa]In the pre-game, Kap said he wrote a blog, “suggesting the Cubs move Starlin Castro to second base and put Darwin Barney, a natural shortstop, at short.”
What the fuck is a “natural” shortstop and why wouldn’t Castro qualify as one as well? If he thinks Barney is a better defensive SS, then say so, he’s not somehow “naturally” more qualified to play there. I should have known better than to turn on Comcast before the game began.[/quote]
Kap outstupided himself with that one. I didn’t hear it, but Castro is a gem at SS.
[quote name=Mercurial Outfielder]Great. The Brenly-Kap-FPM Stone Human Centipede has gone into Barney > Castro overdrive.[/quote]
That’s exactly what I thought. We’re going to hear more of this. Quade was asked about it in the dugout before the game and he said absolutely not. I’m glad he gave it no credence but it also means that some trollish little dickhead beat writer has latched onto Kap’s BS.
Kaplan was serious? that spray tan juice has leaked into his brain. I knew it.
What’s the difference in replacement level between SS and 2B? I think it’s like 5 runs over a season, but I can’t recall.
Barney is older and probably more consistent at short, right now. But, I will hazard to guess that he doesn’t possess the range or arm that Castro does. Castro has the higher ceiling at SS and to me it’s way too soon to be moving him elsewhere. I believe Castro’s desire to play SS should be given credence since he’s the only player on your team who really matters going forward.
[quote name=melissa]That’s exactly what I thought. We’re going to hear more of this. Quade was asked about it in the dugout before the game and he said absolutely not. I’m glad he gave it no credence but it also means that some trollish little dickhead beat writer has latched onto Kap’s BS.[/quote]Stone’s been say it all week, and I imagine Sully, Gordo, and Brenly will start in tonight on it.
[quote name=Horny Goat]Kaplan was serious? that spray tan juice has leaked into his brain. I knew it.[/quote]
He was dead serious. Said he wrote it on his blog and someone asked Quade about it in the dugout before the game. They rolled the tape and then Kap said again that he thinks Barney is a “natural” SS who has played there in college and should go back to short.
Kudos on the HumanCentiPad reference, MO
I didn’t know FPM was talking about it, I’m sure that’s what inspired Kap’s blog. Makes sense, he doesn’t usually have an original thought.
Not to mention that Barney is not the guy you want in the starting line-up for a big market club despite his nice little batting average thus far.
What’s the over/under on whole long Barney stays good?
[quote name=Mish]Kudos on the HumanCentiPad reference, MO[/quote]
Not funny. Humans being sewn together is no laughing matter.
[quote name=Mish]What’s the over/under on whole long Barney stays good?[/quote]
Hmmm. Is someone developing a slight man-crush on Barney? (dying laughing)
[quote name=Mercurial Outfielder]Stone’s been say it all week, and I imagine Sully, Gordo, and Brenly will start in tonight on it.[/quote]
I made it a goal of mine to not listen to Stoney again. EVER. It’s working.
HG: Winning
Also, fuck RCN. I have to watch this in lo def til CSN switches over. #firstworldproblems
[quote name=melissa]Hmmm. Is someone developing a slight man-crush on Barney? (dying laughing)[/quote]Someone’s typing on a humancentipad and is getting fucked by autocorrect. I wish it would at least kiss me before it fucked me.
The defensive adjustment for WAR is .75 for SS and .25 for 2B, so it’s half a win over 700 plate appearances. However, a SS would be 5 runs better on defense so he wouldn’t be any less valuable at 2nd. I just don’t see why you’d move him to 2nd base when he’s the youngest person in the league. Just doesn’t make any sense, which is exactly why the headlines will soon read: Castro moves to 2nd, Barney takes over SS.
[quote name=Mish]What’s the over/under on whole long Barney stays good?[/quote]3 weeks before regression hits him square in the ass.
Thanks mb
[quote name=Mish]Someone’s typing on a humancentipad and is getting fucked by autocorrect. I wish it would at least kiss me before it fucked me.[/quote]
(dying laughing)
I think Barney’s defense is good enough that he can be a valuable player even if he cools off a bit at the plate. The guy can play defense with the best of them.
[quote name=mb21]Just doesn’t make any sense, which is exactly why the headlines will soon read: Castro moves to 2nd, Barney takes over SS.[/quote]
If this happens it would tell me Ricketts is micro-managing and even dumber than I’ve previously imagined.
Walk aggressive hitters…see what happens.
[quote name=mb21]I think Barney’s defense is good enough that he can be a valuable player even if he cools off a bit at the plate. The guy can play defense with the best of them.[/quote]I don’t think he’s going to “cool a bit.” I think he’s going to drop off the fucking table. (dying laughing) Dude has a career MiLB OPS of .708.
No Grace on the dbacks tv tonight? amen
[quote name=Horny Goat]No Grace on the dbacks tv tonight? amen[/quote]He had a hot date with Wanda.
[quote name=Mercurial Outfielder]I don’t think he’s going to “cool a bit.” I think he’s going to drop off the fucking table. (dying laughing) Dude has a career MiLB OPS of .708.[/quote]
no doubt, and like I said the cubs can do better and SHOULD do better.
fuck
The Cubs rotation is just awful. Might be the worst in baseball.
sigh
[quote name=Horny Goat]No Grace on the dbacks tv tonight? amen[/quote]Who is the color man? I’m liking him so far.
[quote name=Mercurial Outfielder]He had a hot date with Wanda.[/quote]
Are you referring to my leather-faced friend, Wanda? That Wanda?
[quote name=mb21]Who is the color man? I’m liking him so far.[/quote]
racist!
[quote name=melissa]Are you referring to my leather-faced friend, Wanda? That Wanda?[/quote]Oh, indeed.
With pitching like this, who needs enemies?
Zambrano’s 89 mph fastball isn’t long for any rotation. You can get by with that velocity if you throw strikes, but Zambrano can’t. He makes too many mistakes (see Upton, Justin) because he doesn’t have very good control and that
fastball is worthless.Sutton has always had it in for Ramirez not running it out. Did you hear that?
[quote name=mb21]Zambrano’s 89 mph fastball isn’t long for any rotation. You can get by with that velocity if you throw strikes, but Zambrano can’t. He makes too many mistakes (see Upton, Justin) because he doesn’t have very good control and that
fastball is worthless.[/quote]Let’s See What Happens.(dying laughing) only 7 pitches so far for Galarraga
one time Aramis didn’t run out a ground ball and Darren sutton shouted “what a JOKE”
5 outs, 11 pitches. (dying laughing)
[quote name=Horny Goat]one time Aramis didn’t run out a ground ball and Darren sutton shouted “what a JOKE”[/quote]Dbags pbp guy?
[quote name=Horny Goat]one time Aramis didn’t run out a ground ball and Darren sutton shouted “what a JOKE”[/quote]I remember that, HG. Did he get him on already tonight?
at that AB Sutton said “let’s see how far Ramirez makes it to first base”
[quote name=Horny Goat]one time Aramis didn’t run out a ground ball and Darren sutton shouted “what a JOKE”[/quote]He was actually looking down his pants when he said that.
[quote name=Horny Goat]at that AB Sutton said “let’s see how far Ramirez makes it to first base”[/quote]Sutton’s just jealous because he’s never made it to first base.
It’s been nice to see Soriano hit for some power this year, but it would be nice to see an OBP better than .2fucking58.
Grace defended Aramis last night before Sutton got a chance to pounce. I despise Sutton.
HG, who is the color announcer for the Dbacks?
[quote name=mb21]It’s been nice to see Soriano hit for some power this year, but it would be nice to see an OBP better than .2fucking58.[/quote]This hacktastic approach has made a bad offense markedly worse.
This team makes me sad.
[quote name=mb21]It’s been nice to see Soriano hit for some power this year, but it would be nice to see an OBP better than .2fucking58.[/quote]
like you said earlier, it doesn’t seem possible, though he’s made the most of so many hits, his production has been a bit deceiving.
[quote name=Mercurial Outfielder]He was actually looking down his pants when he said that.[/quote]
(dying laughing)
(dying laughing) Upton’s home run was hit right at a Cubs fan and he dropped it.
[quote name=Mercurial Outfielder]This hacktastic approach has made a bad offense markedly worse.[/quote]
he was seeing many more pitches earlier in the season so needs to get back to it.
[quote name=mb21]HG, who is the color announcer for the Dbacks?[/quote]
no idea
In unrelated news, the Rays found another way to forfeit the DH. Matt Joyce was ejected.
[quote name=Horny Goat]no idea[/quote]You’re supposed to know this shit. What good are you?
[quote name=mb21](dying laughing) Upton’s home run was hit right at a Cubs fan and he dropped it.[/quote]It’s a way of (L)ife.
[quote name=Mercurial Outfielder]Sutton’s just jealous because he’s never made it to first base.[/quote]
or 2nd or 3rd.. or all the way (dying laughing)
[quote name=mb21]You’re supposed to know this shit. What good are you?[/quote]
no idea
[quote name=Horny Goat]no idea[/quote]Can you pitch? The Cubs need starters.
[quote name=mb21]Can you pitch? The Cubs need starters.[/quote]
…Let’s see what happens.
[quote name=mb21]Can you pitch? The Cubs need starters.[/quote]
I threw a no hitter in high school, but the other team wasn’t mentally prepared.
when is the last time the cubs won?
[quote name=Horny Goat]when is the last time the cubs won?[/quote]www.whenisthelasttimethecubswon.com
[quote name=Horny Goat]when is the last time the cubs won?[/quote]
http://www.whenisthelasttimethecubswon.com[quote name=Mish]www.whenisthelasttimethecubswon.com[/quote]
I knew that was coming (dying laughing)
the jokes around here are getting as old as Jack Benny, who is dead.
no offense (dying laughing)
I’m really just a bot that posts Al quotes, Rays facts, and question urls randomly.
[quote name=Horny Goat]I threw a no hitter in high school, but the other team wasn’t mentally prepared.[/quote]I came in relief in the 7th inning in a game that went 14. We won and I didn’t allow a single hit. Does that count as a no-hitter? (dying laughing)
[quote name=Horny Goat]the jokes around here are getting as old as Jack Benny, who is dead.
no offense (dying laughing)[/quote]
Jack Benny being dead isn’t offensive to me.
[quote name=Horny Goat]when is the last time the cubs won?[/quote]They were 10-10 and now they’re 10-14. I don’t know when it was they last won though.
people in Arizona are complaining about the cold?
[quote name=melissa]Jack Benny being dead isn’t offensive to me.[/quote]Because it’s not something you recently enjoyed.
For some reason I’m actually surprised Brenly just diagrammed and drooled over Koyie’s “perfect form” on the homer he hit last night.
[quote name=mb21]I came in relief in the 7th inning in a game that went 14. We won and I didn’t allow a single hit. Does that count as a no-hitter? (dying laughing)[/quote]
I think it does in American legion ball (dying laughing)
[quote name=Mish]Because it’s not something you recently enjoyed.[/quote]
That makes sense. I don’t like anything.
[quote name=melissa]For some reason I’m actually surprised Brenly just diagrammed and drooled over Koyie’s “perfect form” on the homer he hit last night.[/quote]Johnny Cakes is the most fuckfaced, biased announcer in the bigs. He make Marty Brennaman look like Vin Scully.
[quote name=mb21]They were 10-10 and now they’re 10-14. I don’t know when it was they last won though.[/quote]
last saturday’s 10-8 wild one vs LAD was the last victory by our lovable CHC
[quote name=Mercurial Outfielder]Johnny Cakes is the most fuckfaced, biased announcer in the bigs. He make Marty Brennaman look like Vin Scully.[/quote]
are you sure? I think the MIL homers and a few others have Brenly beat.
Wow, Sutton is really raving about Zambrano. Cakes is the reason why I haven’t switched over. I hate Sutton, but Brenly is brutal.
I could actually tolerate Brenly more if he were the type of homer that praised all of the Cubs and not just his “guys.”
[quote name=Horny Goat]Wow, Sutton is really raving about Zambrano. Cakes is the reason why I haven’t switched over. I hate Sutton, but Brenly is brutal.[/quote]
Well, you just missed the break down of Koyie’s annual homer, sucks to be you.
they’re talking about dollar hot dogs at wrigley. I might drive there for that.
They showed Upton’s home/road splits without mentioning how many games. Stupid to bring that up this early in the year.
[quote name=Horny Goat]are you sure? I think the MIL homers and a few others have Brenly beat.[/quote]I’m not talking about homerism. I’m talking about Brenly’s incessant need to pick out the “scrappers” and praise everything they do and using his denigration of the actually good players to make them seem far better than they are. It’s revolting. Koyie Hill is an awful baseball player, one that would not make the roster for probably any other team in this league, and Brenly treats the guy like he’s some maligned superstar who is hopelessly trapped behind an overpaid waster.
[quote name=melissa]I could actually tolerate Brenly more if he were the type of homer that praised all of the Cubs and not just his “guys.”[/quote]
I don’t like many announcers (dying laughing)
And Jerry Angelo strikes again. Takes a no-name FS from Cal with his 3rd rounder, has one 6th round pick left to address needs at LB, WR, and CB. Well done, JA.
[quote name=Mercurial Outfielder]I’m not talking about homerism. I’m talking about Brenly’s incessant need to pick out the “scrappers” and praise everything they do and using his denigration of the actually good players to make them seem far better than they are. It’s revolting. Koyie Hill is an awful baseball player, one that would not make the roster for probably any other team in this league, and Brenly treats the guy like he’s some maligned superstar who is hopelessly trapped behind an overpaid waster.[/quote]
I know what you mean.
[quote name=Mercurial Outfielder]And Jerry Angelo strikes again. Takes a no-name FS from Cal with his 3rd rounder, has one 6th round pick left to address needs at LB, WR, and CB. Well done, JA.[/quote]Fucking Christ. No WR?
[quote name=Mercurial Outfielder]And Jerry Angelo strikes again. Takes a no-name FS from Cal with his 3rd rounder, has one 6th round pick left to address needs at LB, WR, and CB. Well done, JA.[/quote]
“We’re not here to show our geniusness.”
-Jerry Angelo
[quote name=Mish]Fucking Christ. No WR?[/quote]No. Wasted a 3rd rounder with a lot of value on the board.
[quote name=Mish]Fucking Christ. No WR?[/quote]
who needs a WR when you got.. never mind (dying laughing)
Angelo: “Let’s not get into judging souls here.” (dying laughing) I have no idea what that means.
Thoughts on Paea, MO?
Apparently, JA is getting raked by the local scribes for that pick. I wish I had audio of this.
watch the bears sign butterfingers Niles Paul because he has speed.
[quote name=melissa]Thoughts on Paea, MO?[/quote]I only saw him play twice this year. Pretty classic Angelo DT pick, and, to be fair to JA, he’s had a lot of success over the years picking out good DT talent for the Cover-2. Paea is a bit light, but he’s really strong, plays with good leverage and has a very quick first step. Skill-wise, similar to Anthony Adams, but not nearly as bulky. He’s got the frame of a pass-rushing DT, but he’s very strong vs. the run.
[quote name=Horny Goat]watch the bears sign butterfingers Niles Paul because he has speed.[/quote]I’d like to see them sign Jackson or Rice.
[quote name=melissa]Thoughts on Paea, MO?[/quote]
it’s a Spanish dish made with meat and fish, very tasty.
[quote name=Horny Goat]it’s a Spanish dish made with meat and fish, very tasty.[/quote](dying laughing)
Gallarraga has thrown 38 ppitches so far. Way to work ‘em, Cubs. (dying laughing)
[quote name=Horny Goat]it’s a Spanish dish made with meat and fish, very tasty.[/quote]I may have to don my Executive tonight.
[quote name=Mercurial Outfielder]Gallarraga has thrown 38 ppitches so far. Way to work ‘em, Cubs. (dying laughing)[/quote]
Swing wildly at everything…Let’s see what happens.
The future 2B displaying his average speed again.
[quote name=Mercurial Outfielder]I may have to don my Executive tonight.[/quote]
he also had an idea for a brimless rainhat, but that never did materialize.
[quote name=Horny Goat]it’s a Spanish dish made with meat and fish, very tasty.[/quote]
Maybe I would like the American version that’s double the meat and no fish.
/Ron Swanson’d
[quote name=Horny Goat]he also had an idea for a brimless rainhat, but that never did materialize.[/quote]I’ll have to sport my urban sombrero, then.
[quote name=melissa]Maybe I would like the American version that’s double the meat and no fish.[/quote]
no sardines then I take it
[quote name=Horny Goat]no sardines then I take it[/quote]Nah. They don’t pair well with the marble rye.
[quote name=Mercurial Outfielder]I’ll have to sport my urban sombrero, then.[/quote]
put it on the cover
Why don’t you white people consider fish meat?
[quote name=Mercurial Outfielder]Nah. They don’t pair well with the marble rye.[/quote]
(dying laughing)
(dying laughing)
(dying laughing)
[quote name=Mercurial Outfielder]Nah. They don’t pair well with the marble rye.[/quote]
Shut up, you ole bag!
Marlon Byrd hates pitches.
[quote name=Mish]Why don’t you white people consider fish meat?[/quote]Racist!
[quote name=Mish]Why don’t you white people consider fish meat?[/quote]
Are you aware of the Ron Swanson, Pyramid of Greatness? Berselius will have to share it with you.
Yes. My question is honest tho.
[quote name=Mish]Yes. My question is honest tho.[/quote]Who knows why white people do the shit they do. Fax that question to Len and Bob.
[quote name=Mish]Why don’t you white people consider fish meat?[/quote]White people don’t consider it meat?
Get the swordfish Jerry, the best swordfish in the city. The BEST.
I don’t know anyone that doesn’t think fish is meat.
[quote name=mb21]White people don’t consider it meat?[/quote]Idk, I’m no cracker.
I’m going as Ron Swanson for Halloween this year. I grow an awesome fucking stache and I look just like Ron Swanson.
[quote name=Mercurial Outfielder]Who knows why white people do the shit they do. Fax that question to Len and Bob.[/quote]
Absolutely Correct.
[quote name=Mish]Why don’t you white people consider fish meat?[/quote]
It’s practically a vegetable.
[quote name=mb21]I don’t know anyone that doesn’t think fish is meat.[/quote]I can’t argue with you today.
[quote name=Muck Muckintuck]I’m going as Ron Swanson for Halloween this year. I grow an awesome fucking stache and I look just like Ron Swanson.[/quote]
You, sir, are a great American.
Ok, everyone, shut up and look at me. Welcome to Visions of Nature. This room has several paintings in it. Some are big and some are small. People did them and they are here now. I believe that after this is over they will be hung in government buildings. Why the government is involved in an art show is beyond me. I also think it’s pointless for a human to paint scenes of nature when they could just go outside and stand in it. Anyway, please do not misinterpret the fact that I am talking right now as genuine interest in art and attempt to discuss it with me further. End of speech.
The white people thing is just because all of you are. The question is more about popular usage, same with eggs. Some people differentiate other meats from seafood.
[quote name=mb21]I don’t know anyone that doesn’t think fish is meat.[/quote]
Jessica Simpson? (dying laughing)
Sorianos OBP just went up.
I don’t know if it’s true but I’ll blame the Catholics for making white people think fish isn’t meat. They didn’t want to go totally vegetarian on Fridays during lent.
ADLOPHO!
GEO!
A Geovany Soto sighting.
visions of 2001 game 7 for Soriano.
holy shit! another one. we tied
[quote name=melissa]I don’t know if it’s true but I’ll blame the Catholics for making white people think fish isn’t meat. They didn’t want to go totally vegetarian on Fridays during lent.[/quote]
Yeah, that’s a big part of it. Also that fish is regarded as healthier than other meats.
Mish, I’m wondering what you’ve heard people say they consider or think fish is. I grew up in the Midwest where fish isn’t nearly as popular as other parts of the country. I didn’t know anyone who didn’t consider it meat. If you went up to someone in Iowa and asked them what meat they wanted for dinner they’d immediately think about beef, pork, chicken, and fish. Iowa is like 187% white.
Meat, fish and poultry seem to be common classifications of white people food.
[quote name=Berselius]Yeah, that’s a big part of it. Also that fish is regarded as healthier than other meats.[/quote]
by FAR.
/preaching
I’ve never lived outside Chicago.
I guess fish fry/boil culture isn’t nearly as strong in Iowa as it is in WI
[quote name=melissa]Meat, fish and poultry seem to be common classifications of white people food.[/quote]OK, I get what you’re saying now. That’s not just white people though. That’s the entire restaurant industry as well. Everyone knows the others are meat, but when you say meat I think most people immediately think of beef.
[quote name=mb21]Mish, I’m wondering what you’ve heard people say they consider or think fish is. I grew up in the Midwest where fish isn’t nearly as popular as other parts of the country. I didn’t know anyone who didn’t consider it meat. If you went up to someone in Iowa and asked them what meat they wanted for dinner they’d immediately think about beef, pork, chicken, and fish. Iowa is like 187% white.[/quote]
you can’t get fresh fish here in the midwest and it tastes completely different.
I grew up on a farm here in IL and it’s not that people think fish isn’t meat but they would never call fish, meat. If you asked my grandpa what he wanted for dinner and he told you some kind of meat, he would expect beef or pork.
Something tells me I’m not going to get detailed breakdowns of Sori and Geo’s HR from Johnny Cakes. (dying laughing)
[quote name=Berselius]I guess fish fry/boil culture isn’t nearly as strong in Iowa as it is in WI[/quote]It might be. The only locally caught fish I had much of any interest in eating as a child was trout and you don’t fry or boil trout. I do remember a friend I used to have whose family would fry fish a lot.
[quote name=Horny Goat]you can’t get fresh fish here in the midwest and it tastes completely different.[/quote]
Well, salt-water fish. You can get lake perch at pretty much any local place in Wi
[quote name=Mercurial Outfielder]Something tells me I’m not going to get detailed breakdowns of Sori and Geo’s HR from Johnny Cakes. (dying laughing)[/quote]
He won’t be pointing out their laser beam focus on the ball or their “perfect” form.
[quote name=melissa]I grew up on a farm here in IL and it’s not that people think fish isn’t meat but they would never call fish, meat. If you asked my grandpa what he wanted for dinner and he told you some kind of meat, he would expect beef or pork.[/quote]This
Is it true that fish don’t fry in the kitchen?
[quote name=Berselius] You can get lake perch at pretty much any local place in Wi[/quote]
Same in IL small towns. Fish fry every friday night, and not just during lent.
[quote name=mb21]It might be. The only locally caught fish I had much of any interest in eating as a child was trout and you don’t fry or boil trout. I do remember a friend I used to have whose family would fry fish a lot.[/quote]
Pretty much every bar/non-ethnic restaurant in WI does a fish fry on Friday nights. Some places do a fish boil, which is surprisingly good if done right (you wouldn’t think so). And most places that do boils know how to do it well. They’re basically flash-boiled.
[quote name=Muck Muckintuck]Is it true that fish don’t fry in the kitchen?[/quote]Would you ask Bootsy Collins that question?
[quote name=melissa]I grew up on a farm here in IL and it’s not that people think fish isn’t meat but they would never call fish, meat. If you asked my grandpa what he wanted for dinner and he told you some kind of meat, he would expect beef or pork.[/quote]My grandpa was the same way. I get what you guys are saying now. I grew up in Iowa. It’s cow country. Beef and corn. And kickass cantaloupe from the meth capital in Iowa.
one of the worst things about living in the middle of the country is not getting good salmon, etc.
You can tune a piano but u can’t tuna fish.
[quote name=Mercurial Outfielder]Would you ask Bootsy Collins that question?[/quote]Well…………..no.
MO ——-> Lompoc Barrel-Aged Ale tasting.
Out, fuckfaces.
[quote name=mb21]My grandpa was the same way. I get what you guys are saying now. I grew up in Iowa. It’s cow country. Beef and corn. And kickass cantaloupe from the meth capital in Iowa.[/quote]
Fuck cantaloupes. They ruin 99% of fruit salads. I think bell peppers are the only vegetables I hate more (dying laughing)
sad thing is most fish is fried here. why take a good thing and turn it into… french fries?
[quote name=Ron Swanson]Ok, everyone, shut up and look at me. Welcome to Visions of Nature. This room has several paintings in it. Some are big and some are small. People did them and they are here now. I believe that after this is over they will be hung in government buildings. Why the government is involved in an art show is beyond me. I also think it’s pointless for a human to paint scenes of nature when they could just go outside and stand in it. Anyway, please do not misinterpret the fact that I am talking right now as genuine interest in art and attempt to discuss it with me further. End of speech.[/quote]
Are you a normal American or an artsy weirdo?
http://www.nbc.com/parks-and-recreation/games/rons-art-quiz/
[quote name=Berselius]Fuck cantaloupes. They ruin 99% of fruit salads. I think bell peppers are the only vegetables I hate more (dying laughing)[/quote]
you hate bell peppers? wtf is wrong with you? (dying laughing)
And yes I know that cantaloupe aren’t vegetables. You know what I mean.
good job Z!
[quote name=Horny Goat]you hate bell peppers? wtf is wrong with you? (dying laughing)[/quote]
I fucking despise them. I hate the way they smell. I don’t mind other peppers though.
[quote name=mb21]And kickass cantaloupe from the meth capital in Iowa.[/quote]
Don’t they call it muskmelon in IA?
[quote name=Berselius]And yes I know that cantaloupe aren’t vegetables. You know what I mean.[/quote]
do you seriously dislike bell peppers? I’m speechless. I have no speech.
[quote name=Berselius]I fucking despise them. I hate the way they smell. I don’t mind other peppers though.[/quote]
wut?
OK, let’s talk hot peppers.
I still can’t believe.. oh nevermind.
[quote name=Berselius]Fuck cantaloupes. They ruin 99% of fruit salads. I think bell peppers are the only vegetables I hate more (dying laughing)[/quote]
I’m more surprised by the cantaloupe hatred. I can’t believe anyone wouldn’t like it fresh and ripe. The problem is that people often don’t let it ripen and it’s hard and lacking flavor.
[quote name=melissa]I’m more surprised by the cantaloupe hatred. [/quote]Meh. Honey dew is the money melon.
greens, reds, yellows, all of them? seriously? sauteed in olive oil. really? It’s gold jerry! gold!
[quote name=Mish]Meh. Honey dew is the money melon.[/quote]
I hate all of the melon family – honeydew, muskmelon, watermelon, what have you.
I love watermelon and honey dew, gladly would eat cantaloupe. I eat most fruits, save dried ones like raisins.
[quote name=melissa]I’m more surprised by the cantaloupe hatred. I can’t believe anyone wouldn’t like it fresh and ripe. The problem is that people often don’t let it ripen and it’s hard and lacking flavor.[/quote]
I could do without that. Fruit has sugar, which is evil. Evil I say, except for ripe mango.
[quote name=Berselius]I hate all of the melon family – honeydew, muskmelon, watermelon, what have you.[/quote]
An anti-melonite, I’ve never met your kind.
I fixed the title of this post
[quote name=Berselius]I fixed the title of this post[/quote]
is that Orson Welles?
[quote name=Berselius]I fixed the title of this post[/quote]
(dying laughing)
I think Z has gotten pretty lucky tonight.
[quote name=Berselius]Fuck cantaloupes. They ruin 99% of fruit salads. I think bell peppers are the only vegetables I hate more (dying laughing)[/quote]You obviously haven’t had a good cantaloupe. Not like a good cantaloupe is the equivalent of not liking fun, you fun-sucker.
[quote name=Berselius]I fixed the title of this post[/quote](dying laughing) well done
[quote name=Berselius]I hate all of the melon family – honeydew, muskmelon, watermelon, what have you.[/quote]You’re worse than a fun-sucker.
yes!!!!!!!!!!! another HR for Soriano.
OPPO
[quote name=mb21]You obviously haven’t had a good cantaloupe. Not like a good cantaloupe is the equivalent of not liking fun, you fun-sucker.[/quote]
I’d disagree with you, but I pretty much said the exact same thing to Julie the other day with respect to pie crusts (dying laughing).
[quote name=Berselius]I fixed the title of this post[/quote]Well done. I tried making a UV post about fish but firefox crashed so I gave up.
[quote name=Mish]Well done. I tried making a UV post about fish but firefox crashed so I gave up.[/quote]quitter.
9th HR of the month
Also,
Adolpho!
[quote name=Berselius]I’d disagree with you, but I pretty much said the exact same thing to Julie the other day with respect to pie crusts (dying laughing).[/quote]
Ok, I can’t hold out any longer. Don’t you like anything?
Jeez…Soriano is so lazy, that should’ve been a grand slam.
[quote name=melissa]I’m more surprised by the cantaloupe hatred. I can’t believe anyone wouldn’t like it fresh and ripe. The problem is that people often don’t let it ripen and it’s hard and lacking flavor.[/quote]Yeah, if it’s not ripe it’s not any good. The same is true for most fruits though. Most people eat bananas several days before they’re ripe and they don’t even realize it.
[quote name=melissa]Ok, I can’t hold out any longer. Don’t you like anything?[/quote]
(dying laughing), I fucking love pie. Julie is the pie hater.
[quote name=Berselius]I’d disagree with you, but I pretty much said the exact same thing to Julie the other day with respect to pie crusts (dying laughing).[/quote]She doesn’t like pie crusts? Who doesn’t like pie crusts?
[quote name=mb21]She doesn’t like pie crusts? Who doesn’t like pie crusts?[/quote]Terrorists.
[quote name=mb21]Yeah, if it’s not ripe it’s not any good. The same is true for most fruits though. Most people eat bananas several days before they’re ripe and they don’t even realize it.[/quote]
I love me some green bananas
[quote name=mb21]Yeah, if it’s not ripe it’s not any good. The same is true for most fruits though. Most people eat bananas several days before they’re ripe and they don’t even realize it.[/quote]
I generally don’t like a most watery fruits/vegetables, at least if they’re raw or close to it. I don’t think many people roast canaloupe though (dying laughing)
[quote name=Mish]Terrorists.[/quote]Exactly.
[quote name=mb21]She doesn’t like pie crusts? Who doesn’t like pie crusts?[/quote]
folks with diabeetus?
[quote name=mb21]She doesn’t like pie crusts? Who doesn’t like pie crusts?[/quote]
FWIW, replacement level pie crust is pretty terrible. And even a lot of homemade pie crusts are way too dry. I feel like I need a glass of water after eating anything made with my mom’s secret family pie crust.
[quote name=Horny Goat]folks with diabeetus?[/quote]
[quote name=Horny Goat]folks with diabeetus?[/quote]Paula Dean has diabetes.
[quote name=Berselius]I generally don’t like a most watery fruits/vegetables, at least if they’re raw or close to it. I don’t think many people roast canaloupe though (dying laughing)[/quote]
maybe you should roast your fruit/veggies, b. (dying laughing)
[quote name=Horny Goat]maybe you should roast your fruit/veggies, b. (dying laughing)[/quote]
(dying laughing), I do. We eat tons of roasted squash.
[quote name=Horny Goat]I love me some green bananas[/quote]Green bananas are better for you, but I eat fruit when I need a sugar fix. (dying laughing)
[quote name=mb21]Green bananas are better for you, but I eat fruit when I need a sugar fix. (dying laughing)[/quote]
I actually like yucca
[quote name=Berselius]I generally don’t like a most watery fruits/vegetables, at least if they’re raw or close to it. I don’t think many people roast canaloupe though (dying laughing)[/quote]Fruit and vegetables are primarily water. I think apples are about 85% water, strawberries and melons around 92% water.
Alfonso Soriano has an ISO > OBP.
It’s hard to get good melons in Kansas. There’s about a week where you can get Muscatine melons here, but most of the rest are a waste.
[quote name=mb21]Fruit and vegetables are primarily water. I think apples are about 85% water, strawberries and melons around 92% water.[/quote]
Yeah, I just mean particularly watery ones (dying laughing). Stuff like cantaloupe or watermelon or cucumbers taste like they were soaked in rancid water or something to me. On a related note I hate restaurants that put cucumbers in their water without asking.
[quote name=Mish]Alfonso Soriano has an ISO > OBP.[/quote]
That takes some mad skill.
I’m excited for peach season to be starting soon here. I’m going to make a shit ton of peach pies.
[quote name=Berselius]Yeah, I just mean particularly watery ones (dying laughing). Stuff like cantaloupe or watermelon or cucumbers taste like they were soaked in rancid water or something to me. On a related note I hate restaurants that put cucumbers in their water without asking.[/quote]To get rid of the water in a cucumber put a little salt on it. Toss it in a bowl a few times and let it sit for about 5 minutes. Drain it. Add a little cracked pepper and toss again. Snack time. (dying laughing)
[quote name=Berselius]FWIW, replacement level pie crust is pretty terrible. And even a lot of homemade pie crusts are way too dry. I feel like I need a glass of water after eating anything made with my mom’s secret family pie crust.[/quote]
If you know good homemade pie crust, you really can’t settle for less. Most pie crust is awful.
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[quote name=Berselius]I’m excited for peach season to be starting soon here. I’m going to make a shit ton of peach pies.[/quote]
[quote name=melissa]If you know good homemade pie crust, you really can’t settle for less. Most pie crust is awful.[/quote]
It’s so fucking easy. I don’t even need the recipe any more. Stick of butter, cup of flour, a little salt + food processor = WIN.
[quote name=Berselius] On a related note I hate restaurants that put cucumbers in their water without asking.[/quote]
TGIFridays, is the place for you!
[quote name=Berselius]I’m excited for peach season to be starting soon here. I’m going to make a shit ton of peach pies.[/quote]That’s my second favorite dessert behind cheesecake. A good peach pie is awesome. Pecan pies kick ass too.
Does Julie just not like pies or just pie crust in general?
Spurs (NBA) ———> watch the rest of the playoffs at home
[quote name=mb21]That’s my second favorite dessert behind cheesecake. A good peach pie is awesome. Pecan pies kick ass too.
Does Julie just not like pies or just pie crust in general?[/quote]
She hates pie crust and hot fruit.
Darwin Barney just missed one.
That would have been a HR on the moon
Fife!
[quote name=Berselius]That would have been a HR on the moon[/quote]
maybe even a phone booth
[quote name=Berselius]It’s so fucking easy. I don’t even need the recipe any more. Stick of butter, cup of flour, a little salt + food processor = WIN.[/quote]Pie crust is like pound cake. If you’ve even looked at a recipe you will forever remember it.
Ruh roh…Castro got hit in the wrist!
fuck, Castro hit on the finger but looks OK
[quote name=mb21]That’s my second favorite dessert behind cheesecake. A good peach pie is awesome. Pecan pies kick ass too.
[/quote]
We had peach-blueberry pies at our wedding. So good.
Pecan pie is one of my favorites too (pecans are by far my favorite nut) but it’s something I always fucked up at making. My custard is always too runny and or bubbles over and burns. My wife’s not a huge fan so it’s not something I’ve tried to make in a few years.
Offense decided to show up late.
I love cheesecake but it’s way too rich. I can never finish a slice.
I don’t like most cake frostings but I could eat a fucking bowl of cream cheese frosting.
[quote name=Berselius]I love cheesecake but it’s way too rich. I can never finish a slice.
I don’t like most cake frostings but I could eat a fucking bowl of cream cheese frosting.[/quote]
That sounds awesome.
they just replayed Soriano’s HR off shilling in 2001 game 7
[quote name=Berselius]I love cheesecake but it’s way too rich. I can never finish a slice.
I don’t like most cake frostings but I could eat a fucking bowl of cream cheese frosting.[/quote]I love the rich desserts. Flourless chocolate is another one of my favorites. With raspberry sauce and white chocolate ice cream topped with a chiffonade mint.
[quote name=mb21]I love the rich desserts. Flourless chocolate is another one of my favorites. With raspberry sauce and white chocolate ice cream topped with a chiffonade mint.[/quote]
Dammit mb, now I want to go cook some stuff and it’s too damn late (dying laughing)
I gave up dessert like 15 years ago. Haven’t had ice cream, cookies, pie, cake, candy bars, anything, in about 15 years. I’m serious. Probably why I’m still alive (dying laughing)
[quote name=Horny Goat]they just replayed Soriano’s HR off shilling in 2001 game 7[/quote]
That game was great. Couldn’t believe that Rivera could blow a save.
[quote name=Berselius]Dammit mb, now I want to go cook some stuff and it’s too damn late (dying laughing)[/quote]You want to know what’s funny? Thinking about desserts has me thinking about butternut squash soup. (dying laughing) I must have had that soup sometime around when I had flourless chocolate cake or the white chocolate ice cream. Doesn’t matter though. I love the soup.
[quote name=Rice Cube]That game was great. Couldn’t believe that Rivera could blow a save.[/quote]
It sucked. I was at game 5 at yankee stadium and was so wishing they would win it.
[quote name=Horny Goat]I gave up dessert like 15 years ago. Haven’t had ice cream, cookies, pie, cake, candy bars, anything, in about 15 years. I’m serious. Probably why I’m still alive (dying laughing)[/quote]You’ve had some health issues, haven’t you? It is probably best that you stay away from that stuff.
Wow Kosuke.
[quote name=mb21]You want to know what’s funny? Thinking about desserts has me thinking about butternut squash soup. (dying laughing) I must have had that soup sometime around when I had flourless chocolate cake or the white chocolate ice cream. Doesn’t matter though. I love the soup.[/quote]
That’s something I’ve wanted to make for awhile. Maybe I’ll dust off the cookbooks (dying laughing)
Kosuke barely got there. jesus
[quote name=Horny Goat]It sucked. I was at game 5 at yankee stadium and was so wishing they would win it.[/quote]
Must have been crazy when BH-Kim blew up again. I don’t recall if he pitched Game 5 but I remember him getting shelled in consecutive games.
[quote name=Horny Goat]It sucked. I was at game 5 at yankee stadium and was so wishing they would win it.[/quote]I was thinking about Game 7 earlier this afternoon. That was probably the first and only time that most of the country was rooting for the Yankees.
[quote name=Berselius]That’s something I’ve wanted to make for awhile. Maybe I’ll dust off the cookbooks (dying laughing)[/quote]I can send you a recipe if you want.
Actually, I think I make Emeril’s recipe.
[quote name=mb21]I can send you a recipe if you want.[/quote]
That would be awesome.
http://www.emerils.com/recipe/8046/Roasted-Butternut-Squash-Soup
That’s basically what I make. I probably did steal that recipe, but I can’t remember for sure.
I have Bittman’s book, there’s probably one in there. Maybe in the Trotter book too.
[quote name=mb21]You’ve had some health issues, haven’t you? It is probably best that you stay away from that stuff.[/quote]
not really, just drank too much. It’s tapered off. I’m basically healthy. I’ve never had high blood sugar. High blood pressure, yes, but that goes down when I drop the weight. I’m back down to a healthy weight again.
I haven’t made this recipe before, but it’s close enough to the one I used to make a lot: http://recipes.epicurean.com/recipe/16347/blue-cheese-and-apple-soup.html
Surprisingly good soup.
I can’t believe AZ isn’t pinch hitting for Branyan here
[quote name=Berselius]I have Bittman’s book, there’s probably one in there. Maybe in the Trotter book too.[/quote]I think you’re right about the Trotter book. I can picture the dish now that you mentioned it. If I wasn’t about to go to bed, I’d go grab that book.
[quote name=Berselius]I can’t believe AZ isn’t pinch hitting for Branyan here[/quote]
Would’ve been a nice spot for Hank White.
[quote name=Rice Cube]Would’ve been a nice spot for Hank White.[/quote]
Or Roberts, but nice strikeout by Marshall to make that moot.
[quote name=mb21]I was thinking about Game 7 earlier this afternoon. That was probably the first and only time that most of the country was rooting for the Yankees.[/quote]
it was awesome. after the game all the fans were high-fiving every single cop and security person in yankee stadium while Sinatra’s “New York” was playing on the PA. Never experienced anything like it. The whole stadium was shaking after than HR too, and after Soriano’s game winning single. goose bumps.
Now I’m hungry for soup.
Fixed the title again. (dying laughing)
I’ll be making soup tomorrow, AC.
[quote name=Horny Goat]it was awesome. after the game all the fans were high-fiving every single cop and security person in yankee stadium while Sinatra’s “New York” was playing on the PA. Never experienced anything like it. The whole stadium was shaking after than HR too, and after Soriano’s game winning single. goose bumps.[/quote]Still can’t believe that game.
[quote name=AndCounting]Now I’m hungry for soup.[/quote]
a nice bowl of mulligatawny would hit the spot.
[quote name=Colin Wyers]Sean Marshall’s a nice pitcher to have, but when your team is rolling out James Russell as a starter using him in short relief is galling.[/quote]
I can’t believe this never crossed my mind
Kosuke’s April powers are fading….
[quote name=Rice Cube]Kosuke’s April powers are fading….[/quote]
He’ll probably pick it up tomorrow, one more day of official April before extended April hits.
[quote name=Rice Cube]Kosuke’s April powers are fading….[/quote]We’re not even to April 50th yet.
[quote name=mb21]Still can’t believe that game.[/quote]
and game 4 when Tino did the same thing. then Jeter ended it in extras with a HR. Man, that was an exciting time to be in NY, but sad too. you could still smell the stench of ground zero. the weather was unseasonably warm for late Oct/early Nov. We were having dinner at outside cafes at night. Surreal.
10 years ago already. damn.
RIP
Marmol is evil.
fuck yeah Marmol
I’ve never eaten at white castle (dying laughing)
cubs win
eat shit Kaplan!
[quote name=Horny Goat]I’ve never eaten at white castle (dying laughing)
cubs win[/quote]
HG win
I’m tempted to “dine” at white castle just once…
naw
[quote name=melissa]HG win[/quote]
probably because we don’t have one here (dying laughing)
If you do, don’t get the regular sliders…get the chicken rings instead. White Castle burgers are fucking nasty.
Cubs don’t lose.
Nothing is better than a good demi-glace. Seriously. Nothing.
mb21 out, fuckfaces!
[quote name=Rice Cube]If you do, don’t get the regular sliders…get the chicken rings instead. White Castle burgers are fucking nasty.[/quote]Dude, take that back. White Castle burgers are awesome. The chicken rings are shit.
The important thing at White Castle, though, is not to mix foods. Don’t eat a slider and the chicken. Don’t have a slider and the fish. you mix them up, you get lethal gas.
[quote name=mb21]Nothing is better than a good demi-glace. Seriously. Nothing.
mb21 out, fuckfaces![/quote]
yeah, get lost frenchie
[quote name=AndCounting]Dude, take that back. White Castle burgers are awesome. The chicken rings are shit.
The important thing at White Castle, though, is not to mix foods. Don’t eat a slider and the chicken. Don’t have a slider and the fish. you mix them up, you get lethal gas.[/quote]
I like the jalapeno slider. The regular ones are too bland and gross. But the chicken rings are yummy.
[quote name=Rice Cube]If you do, don’t get the regular sliders…get the chicken rings instead. White Castle burgers are fucking nasty.[/quote]
Correct
[quote name=AndCounting]Dude, take that back. White Castle burgers are awesome. The chicken rings are shit.
The important thing at White Castle, though, is not to mix foods. Don’t eat a slider and the chicken. Don’t have a slider and the fish. you mix them up, you get lethal gas.[/quote]
they don’t call ‘em sliders for nothing
I still regret not going to In n out when I was on the west coast several times. I blame my vegetarian friends who wouldnt take me there.
[quote name=Horny Goat]I still regret not going to In n out when I was on the west coast several times. I blame my vegetarian friends who wouldnt take me there.[/quote]
They are fail. In-N-Out is must-have food.
I’m really glad Z was able to keep it together and keep the team in the game tonight. Not a bad outing after that stormy first.
[quote name=Horny Goat]I still regret not going to In n out when I was on the west coast several times. I blame my vegetarian friends who wouldnt take me there.[/quote]
I went to a fantastic vegan chain place when I was at UCLA last year. Can’t remember the name of it but it was fucking amazing.
[quote name=Berselius]I went to a fantastic vegan chain place when I was at UCLA last year. Can’t remember the name of it but it was fucking amazing.[/quote]
you’re in Austin now right? you been to Juan in a million?
[quote name=Horny Goat]you’re in Austin now right? you been to Juan in a million?[/quote]
Nah, though Ryno recommended it. It’s not near my house and I don’t car commute.
what a great game for Z and Soriano. Latin faction action! (dying laughing)
most exciting player indeed
http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/index.php/alcides-escobars-magnified-incompetence/
[quote name=Horny Goat]what a great game for Z and Soriano. Latin faction action! (dying laughing)[/quote]
Don’t forget Soto! (Hope he breaks out of his slump soon)
[quote name=Rice Cube]Don’t forget Soto! (Hope he breaks out of his slump soon)[/quote]
correct
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[quote name=Berselius]Nah, though Ryno recommended it. It’s not near my house and I don’t car commute.[/quote]
here we go again..
That one squinty white guy did hit a triple though. So there’s diversity at work.
Tried something else:
http://www.obstructedview.net/unobstructed-views/mlb/derrek-lee-talks-about-cubs-fans.html
I tried looking for the “help” stuff but couldn’t find anything. Mostly I just wanted to figure out how to set up quote boxes and hyperlinks. Feel free to re-edit the format. Interesting interview though.
Also tried to insert multiple tags, but I don’t know how to use the editor correctly and it made it into an amalgam tag.
D-Lee wasn’t too specific though was he, RC. I know other Cub players in the past have gotten racist mail when Dusty was there, and we haven’t heard about it since. I wonder how many other teams get it and to what extent.
Soriano has a .269 OBP and .584 SLG (dying laughing)
[quote name=Rice Cube]If you do, don’t get the regular sliders…get the chicken rings instead. White Castle burgers are fucking nasty.[/quote]
Amusing, but wrong.
Hobbiton has obviously received its marching orders from Former Playgirl Mode3l Central: http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cubs/ct-spt-0430-bits-cubs-diamondbacks-ch20110429,0,7150045.story
[quote name=Mercurial Outfielder]Hobbiton has obviously received its marching orders from Former Playgirl Mode3l Central: http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cubs/ct-spt-0430-bits-cubs-diamondbacks-ch20110429,0,7150045.story/quoteBefore this week’s chatter, I’ve heard some talk about Castro eventually moving to 3B. I think from Moreland, and from some other team’s announcer. WTF? The guy is a potentially great shortstop who just needs seasoning. You don’t give up on that shit in less than one year.
Bruce Miles ——–> Paul Sullivan
http://oneminutecubs.blogspot.com/2011/04/so-whats-with-exs-exes-whats-plural-of.html
[quote name=Suburban Kid]Before this week’s chatter, I’ve heard some talk about Castro eventually moving to 3B. I think from Moreland, and from some other team’s announcer. WTF? The guy is a potentially great shortstop who just needs seasoning. You don’t give up on that shit in less than one year unless you’re a retarded organization like the Cubs.[/quote]
It’s kind of like that.
Greinke —> Wednesday?
http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/04/30/zack-greinke-could-make-his-brewers-debut-wednesday/
mb – can we do polls at UV? My “Is fish a meat?” thread would have been better served with a poll.
Yeah, maybe Soriano should be batting ahead of Byrd, maybe. Gonna have to ponder that…see what happens…
Just going by wOBA though, that OBP is really bad.
[quote name=Mish]mb – can we do polls at UV? My “Is fish a meat?” thread would have been better served with a poll.[/quote]I’m not sure. Let me look into it today. In the meantime, I can set one up and send you the code to embed it. Let me know.
It’s not that big of a deal – it would have been more fun at the time, but now it’d just be a funsucker.
[quote name=Rice Cube]It’s kind of like that.[/quote]Well, at least Quade (and presumably Hendry — who has been very invisible this season by the way) isn’t thinking that way yet.
[quote name=mb21]Bruce Miles ——–> Paul Sullivan
http://oneminutecubs.blogspot.com/2011/04/so-whats-with-exs-exes-whats-plural-of.html/quote
That was a strange exchange when it happened. But I can’t judge too much since I once helped set off a blog war by taking offense to a single tweet.
[quote name=Aisle424]That was a strange exchange when it happened. But I can’t judge too much since I once helped set off a blog war by taking offense to a single tweet.[/quote]I just think it’s silly to block someone from your twitter feed. Especially for a journalist. I’m not a huge fan of the site I linked and rarely check it out, but I actually agree with him here. The only reason you’d refer to McGehee as a former Cub is to start shit. It wouldn’t be much different than constantly referring to Johan Santana as a former Astro or Jeff Bagwell as a former Red Sox.
Miles was obviously trying to draw attention to the fact that McGehee was given away by the Cubs sine they didn’t protect him on their roster. It ignores the fact that not only did the Cubs have Ramirez at 3rd base, but also that McGehee wasn’t very good at the time. Through the age of 25 in the minors he had a career .740 OPS. Not bad, but there was no way anybody could expect he’d do has in the big leagues. If the Cubs kept McGehee and traded Ramirez while McGehee aged as you’d expect, we’d hear all about how the Cubs traded Ramirez so they could play this shitty 3rd baseman.
Maybe I’m nitpicking, but that stuff annoys me.
I agree, but trying to look at it from Miles’ perspective since he has earned the benefit of the doubt, I can see where he might be coming from. As a beat writer covering the Cubs for decades, he probably first met McGeehee when he was first signed/drafted in 2003, or the following spring. He probably knew him as a Cub during four or five spring trainings, and not just in September 2008.
But I agree it’s probably said with the intent to stir a little shit, which is surprising from Bruce.
[quote name=Suburban Kid]I agree, but trying to look at it from Miles’ perspective since he has earned the benefit of the doubt, I can see where he might be coming from. As a beat writer covering the Cubs for decades, he probably first met McGeehee when he was first signed/drafted in 2003, or the following spring. He probably knew him as a Cub during four or five spring trainings, and not just in September 2008.[/quote]
I didn’t get the sense that Bruce was trying to sensationalize the tragedy of losing Casey McGehee, and while it may be a bit of a reach to call him an ex-Cub, as SK mentions, he was a part of the organization for years.
I thought it was a slight over-reaction on OMC’s part, and I’m not 100% sure why Bruce blocked him over one reactionary tweet, but that’s how some folks roll on Twitter. I get called an idiot pretty much every day on Twitter, so I can imagine Bruce and the other beat guys get it way worse.
To Steve Rosenbloom’s credit, he’s never blocked me and I give him more crap on Twitter than anyone else besides Jose Canseco.
[quote name=mb21]Bruce Miles ——–> Paul Sullivan
http://oneminutecubs.blogspot.com/2011/04/so-whats-with-exs-exes-whats-plural-of.html/quoteOoh, look who commented on that post!
I’ll take your (SK and 424) words for it. It just seem Sullivanish of Miles do block someone over something silly like that.
[quote name=GBTS]Ooh, look who commented on that post![/quote]So which of you guys is Dick Cheese then?
[quote name=mb21]I’ll take your (SK and 424) words for it. It just seem Sullivanish of Miles do block someone over something silly like that.[/quote]
I seem to remember OMC calling out Miles on something before this incident. I could be wrong and it isn’t something I have time to look up, but I don’t think this was an isolated incident.
I’m going to go write a whole long post defending my GOOD FRIEND Bruce Miles now…
[quote name=mb21]So which of you guys is Dick Cheese then?[/quote]
Bruce Miles.
fontenot—–>starting ss
[quote name=GW]Ex-Cub fontenot—–>starting ss[/quote]
Fixed.
Panda —–> hand surgery, out 4-6 weeks
I’m not sure who Panda is, but it’s not Castro is it?
Nevermind. Pablo Sandoval. I was thinking Cubs and I remembered Castro got hit on the hand last night. Then I started to think there was literally no reason to watch this team for the next 4-6 weeks.
[quote name=mb21]Nevermind. Pablo Sandoval. I was thinking Cubs and I remembered Castro got hit on the hand last night. Then I started to think there was literally no reason to watch this team for the next 4-6 weeks.[/quote]
Oh holy hell, that would be the worst thing every.
Aisle 424 out to walk around SF, fuckfaces.
Interesting tweet from K law last night
sign me the fuck up
I really want Trevor Bauer or Sonny Gray though
[quote name=mb21]Nevermind. Pablo Sandoval. I was thinking Cubs and I remembered Castro got hit on the hand last night. Then I started to think there was literally no reason to watch this team for the next 4-6 weeks.[/quote]Thumbs down for even making me think of this scenario.
bairz on clock. I hope they take a south carolina player