This is for both games of the doubleheader if possible.
Gameday (game 1)
| Padres | wOBA | wRC | RS | Cubs | wOBA | wRC | RS | |
| Will Venable | .323 | .49 | .01 | Starlin Castro | .342 | .56 | -.03 | |
| Jason Bartlett | .319 | .46 | .03 | Darwin Barney | .293 | .37 | .03 | |
| Orlando Hudson | .318 | .45 | .00 | Marlon Byrd | .338 | .52 | -.01 | |
| Chase Headley | .337 | .50 | .04 | Aramis Ramirez | .350 | .55 | -.03 | |
| Nick Hundley | .311 | .40 | -.01 | Carlos Pena | .378 | .63 | -.01 | |
| Ryan Ludwick | .340 | .48 | .01 | Alfonso Soriano | .339 | .48 | -.10 | |
| Brad Hawpe | .323 | .42 | -.07 | Tyler Colvin | .318 | .40 | .00 | |
| Eric Patterson | .310 | .36 | .03 | Geovany Soto | .362 | .53 | .00 | |
| Dustin Moseley | .175 | .00 | .00 | Matt Garza | .175 | .00 | .00 | |
| 3.6 | .0 | 4.0 | -.1 |
| Starting Pitcher | IP/GS | FIP |
| Dustin Moseley | 5.75 | 4.94 |
| Matt Garza | 6.30 | 4.38 |
| Bullpens | xFIP | |
| Padres | 3.75 | |
| Cubs | 3.61 | |
Score: Cubs 4.5, Padres 4
Win Probability: 60%
Gameday (game 2)
| Padres | wOBA | wRC | RS | Cubs | wOBA | wRC | RS | |
| Chris Denorfia | .304 | .42 | -.10 | Kosuke Fukudome | .342 | .56 | -.06 | |
| Jason Bartlett | .319 | .46 | .03 | Darwin Barney | .293 | .37 | .03 | |
| Chase Headley | .337 | .52 | .04 | Starlin Castro | .332 | .50 | -.03 | |
| Jorge Cantu | .309 | .40 | -.03 | Aramis Ramirez | .350 | .55 | -.03 | |
| Cameron Maybin | .312 | .40 | .03 | Carlos Pena | .378 | .63 | -.01 | |
| Ryan Ludwick | .340 | .48 | .01 | Alfonso Soriano | .339 | .48 | -.10 | |
| Rob Johnson | .282 | .28 | .00 | Geovany Soto | .362 | .54 | -.01 | |
| Alberto Gonzalez | .283 | .28 | .03 | Reed Johnson | .300 | .33 | .00 | |
| Aaron Harang | .175 | .00 | .00 | James Russell | .175 | .00 | .00 | |
| 3.2 | .0 | 4.0 | -.2 |
| Starting Pitcher | IP/GS | FIP |
| Aaron Harang | 6.26 | 4.13 |
| James Russell |
4.00 | 5.79 |
| Bullpens | xFIP | |
| Padres | 3.75 | |
| Cubs | 3.61 | |
Score: Padres 4.3, Cubs 3.9
Win Probability: 50.6%
Comments
If garza cant wun thus one cubs are fucked
bubblesdachimpQuote Reply
My lineup was better. (dying laughing)
MishQuote Reply
Question for the stat fags:
What’s an average BABIP for a hitter? I ask because you look at Ruth’s for his career and he’s at .340 and Bonds’ is at .285. Was Ruth lucky for his career or was Bonds unlucky for his career?
MuckerQuote Reply
[quote name=bubblesdachimp]I saw an article on bcb that the cubs and nats are discussing byrd. If this is tue we should make that deal asap and bring up brett jackson asap.[/quote]
I’d love it, but I’d rather BJax plays every day. I think the Cubs would give most of the innings to Colvin, at least to start with.
BerseliusQuote Reply
So who’s Acapulco Taco Pie? http://mlb.sbnation.com/2011/4/20/2121450/lincecum-no-hitter-jinx?login=1303311206#
MishQuote Reply
[quote name=Muck Muckintuck]Question for the stat fags:
What’s an average BABIP for a hitter? I ask because you look at Ruth’s for his career and he’s at .340 and Bonds’ is at .285. Was Ruth lucky for his career or was Bonds unlucky for his career?[/quote]
It’s the same as for pitchers, which is .300
BerseliusQuote Reply
[quote name=Mish]So who’s Acapulco Taco Pie? http://mlb.sbnation.com/2011/4/20/2121450/lincecum-no-hitter-jinx?login=1303311206#%5B/quote%5D
melissa
BerseliusQuote Reply
[quote name=Muck Muckintuck]Question for the stat fags:
What’s an average BABIP for a hitter? I ask because you look at Ruth’s for his career and he’s at .340 and Bonds’ is at .285. Was Ruth lucky for his career or was Bonds unlucky for his career?[/quote]
Usually between .290 – .310, depending on the run environment. Most hitters gravitate towards this range, but certain hitters have shown some ability to maintain high BABIPs, due to high LD% and lots of speed.
MishQuote Reply
A[quote name=Berselius]I’d love it, but I’d rather BJax plays every day. I think the Cubs would give most of the innings to Colvin, at least to start with.[/quote]Also if we dont get bryce harpwr in said deal we should fire hendry
bubblesdachimpQuote Reply
Looking at team stats between 1920 – 1930, BABIP is basically the same as the current day.
http://www.fangraphs.com/teams.aspx?pos=all&lg=all&stats=bat&type=8&season=1930&month=0&season1=1920
MishQuote Reply
[quote name=bubblesdachimp]A
Also if we dont get Tom Gorzelanny in said deal we should fire hendry[/quote].
MishQuote Reply
(dying laughing), did we address this sometime in the past 3 days? Holy shit.
http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2011/4/17/2117388/game-threads-101
BerseliusQuote Reply
Here’s the link on the Byrd rumor. He has a source!
http://www.bleachernation.com/2011/04/20/source-cubs-and-nationals-have-discussed-marlon-byrd/
BerseliusQuote Reply
[quote name=Berselius]It’s the same as for pitchers, which is .300[/quote]Thanks. For a career, would that mean that it’s indicative of their true talent level? You look at most of the legendary hitters i.e. Ruth, Gehrig, Mantle, Williams, Foxx etc and they are well above average. Or does that same something about the Defense from those eras?
MuckerQuote Reply
[quote name=Berselius](dying laughing), did we address this sometime in the past 3 days? Holy shit.
http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2011/4/17/2117388/game-threads-101%5B/quote%5DDon't do that!
Suburban kidQuote Reply
[quote name=Muck Muckintuck]Thanks. For a career, would that mean that it’s indicative of their true talent level? You look at most of the legendary hitters i.e. Ruth, Gehrig, Mantle, Williams, Foxx etc and they are well above average. Or does that same something about the Defense from those eras?[/quote]
I think it has more to do with an exceptional LD rate and to a lesser extent the type of swing. HR guys should hit more fly balls, which would mean a lower babip, while as Mish points out speed guys are likely to hit more grounders and use their speed to get on base
BerseliusQuote Reply
[quote name=Jame Gumb]My favorite butchered meme:
Apparently Cowboy Mario interrupted Taylor Swift at that award show.[/quote]
This is my new favorite post here ever for some reason.
The WreckardQuote Reply
There’s a BABIP skill for hitters.
mb21Quote Reply
Those who hit more in the air will have a lower babip and vice versa. LD rate is always around 20%, but there is a skill in hitting balls in the air or on the ground. Speed matters a little too.
What was the average babip when Ruth played? It may have been .340. I don’t know.
mb21Quote Reply
[quote name=mb21]
What was the average babip when Ruth played? It may have been .340. I don’t know.[/quote]
My FG link above is team stats for the 1920’s decade, and it doesn’t appear to be drastically different from the .300 we use now.
MishQuote Reply
[quote name=Berselius]I think it has more to do with an exceptional LD rate and to a lesser extent the type of swing. HR guys should hit more fly balls, which would mean a lower babip, while as Mish points out speed guys are likely to hit more grounders and use their speed to get on base[/quote]That’s what I figured. Just trying to increase my stat fag knowledge. Thanks.
MuckerQuote Reply
[quote name=The Wreckard]This is my new favorite post here ever for some reason.[/quote]
Because it was awesome?
Dr. Aneus TaintQuote Reply
Franklin——-> no longer a closer
BerseliusQuote Reply
[quote name=Berselius]Franklin——-> comin’ over to play[/quote]
Dadded.
Dr. Aneus TaintQuote Reply
On fangraphs, under leaders in the value section, there’s a batting and a fielding tab…..what do those represent? Anybody know? I looked in their glossary but didn’t see anything.
MuckerQuote Reply
[quote name=Muck Muckintuck]On fangraphs, under leaders in the value section, there’s a batting and a fielding tab…..what do those represent?[/quote]
I’m going with batting and fielding, respectively.
Dr. Aneus TaintQuote Reply
[quote name=Jame Gumb]I’m going with batting and fielding, respectively.[/quote](dying laughing) You sure? No they have a value associated to them.
MuckerQuote Reply
Garza shall strike out 14 and give up only 7 hits today for his first win as a Cub.
Suburban kidQuote Reply
Is Garza striking out more batters than normal this year.. He is on pace to break the all time record this game
bubblesdachimpQuote Reply
Does anyone know a way to listen to the game on my iPhone without having to get the MLB app?
jherkyQuote Reply
Suburban kidQuote Reply
“
FontentotBarney has sneaky power.”/Brenly
Suburban kidQuote Reply
[quote name=Muck Muckintuck]On fangraphs, under leaders in the value section, there’s a batting and a fielding tab…..what do those represent? Anybody know? I looked in their glossary but didn’t see anything.[/quote]
It’s just the number of runs that player is worth batting or fielding above average, I believe.
MishQuote Reply
We should trade Byrd ASAP while things like 2010 all star still might confuse teams
bubblesdachimpQuote Reply
[quote name=Mish]It’s just the number of runs that player is worth batting or fielding above average, I believe.[/quote]
Batting will be equivalent to wRAA (not exactly the same because Batting Runs goes through a park adjustment) and Fielding will equal UZR.
MishQuote Reply
[quote name=bubblesdachimp]He is on pace to break the all time record this game[/quote]4 for 4
Suburban kidQuote Reply
KG
#
# Jae-Hoon Ha, OF, Cubs (High-A Daytona): 4-for-5, HR (2), R, RBI, 2 CS. Home runs in back-to-back games lift line to .415/.418/.660. Zero walks in 53 at-bats is obviously a huge red flag.
MishQuote Reply
[quote name=Mish]KG
#
# Jae-Hoon Ha, OF, Cubs (High-A Daytona): 4-for-5, HR (2), R, RBI, 2 CS. Home runs in back-to-back games lift line to .415/.418/.660. Zero walks in 53 at-bats is obviously a huge red flag.[/quote]
That’s nothin. Bonds had 0 walks in 9847 at-bats…
XoomwaffleQuote Reply
5 for 5
Suburban kidQuote Reply
Cancel the postgame show, Garza won’t K 27.
Aisle424Quote Reply
5 k’s for Garza
bubblesdachimpQuote Reply
[quote name=Aisle424]Cancel the postgame show, Garza won’t K 27.[/quote]He can still break the record.
Suburban kidQuote Reply
[quote name=Suburban Kid]He can still break the record.[/quote]
False.
ZappBranniganQuote Reply
[quote name=Suburban Kid]He‘s
canstill on pace tobreak the record.[/quote].
XoomwaffleQuote Reply
[quote name=Mish]KG
#
# Jae-Hoon Ha, OF, Cubs (High-A Daytona): 4-for-5, HR (2), R, RBI, 2 CS. Home runs in back-to-back games lift line to .415/.418/.660. Zero walks in 53 at-bats is obviously a huge red flag.[/quote]
He is officially on my prospect watch list
bubblesdachimpQuote Reply
The pitcher was also credited with a pickoff on one of those CS, so Ha was really channeling his inner Theriot.
Chris DickersonQuote Reply
How empty are the stands? / What is the weather like?
bubblesdachimpQuote Reply
[quote name=bubblesdachimp]How empty are the stands? / What is the weather like?[/quote]The Cubs are wearing pinstripes, blue socks and blue shoes, while the Padres are in their traveling greys with blue numbers are their backs, blue hats, blue shirt sleeves, and black shoes.
Suburban kidQuote Reply
6 for 7
Suburban kidQuote Reply
[quote name=Suburban Kid]The Cubs are wearing pinstripes, blue socks and blue shoes, while the Padres are in their traveling greys with blue numbers are their backs, blue hats, blue shirt sleeves, and black shoes.[/quote]
Thank you Pat
bubblesdachimpQuote Reply
[quote name=Mish]KG
#
# Jae-Hoon Ha, OF, Cubs (High-A Daytona): 4-for-5, HR (2), R, RBI, 2 CS. Home runs in back-to-back games lift line to .415/.418/.660. Zero walks in 53 at-bats is obviously a huge red flag.[/quote]I’ve never understood where the hype is coming from for Ha. Dude has less patience than the least patient hitter you’ve ever seen at the big league level. He’s a RF who doesn’t have much power. He’s young so there’s that, but he’s not very good.
mb21Quote Reply
http://sports.espn.go.com/chicago/mlb/news/story?id=6396358&campaign=rss&source=CHICAGOHeadlines
MishQuote Reply
[quote name=jherky]Does anyone know a way to listen to the game on my iPhone without having to get the MLB app?[/quote]I doubt there is a way to do that. There’s probably a site you could find, but I can’t remember what it is.
mb21Quote Reply
It’s cold but not as cold as Monday, and the stands are pretty empty, especially the grandstands.
Suburban kidQuote Reply
[quote name=Mish]http://sports.espn.go.com/chicago/mlb/news/story?id=6396358&campaign=rss&source=CHICAGOHeadlines[/quote]I imagine several games were thrown in that era. You’d have to be a fool to think the only time a playoff game was thrown was 1919.
mb21Quote Reply
[quote name=Suburban Kid]It’s cold but not as cold as Monday, and the stands are pretty empty, especially the grandstands.[/quote]What’s interesting about the attendance is that the Cubs are only a game out of first place. They’re as mediocre as we expected, but so far so are the others.
mb21Quote Reply
Geovany Ocho with a double!
AndCountingQuote Reply
And now he’s out because of the nonsacrifice.
AndCountingQuote Reply
[quote name=AndCounting]Geovany Ocho with a double![/quote]
Hooray for sac bunting…
XoomwaffleQuote Reply
Nice play by Mosely
Suburban kidQuote Reply
This inning is weird.
AndCountingQuote Reply
What just happened?
ZappBranniganQuote Reply
Marlon Byrd with a single to score Matt Garza after the nicely played force out after the ridiculously botched double play after the unsuccessful sacrifice after the Geovany Soto double.
AndCountingQuote Reply
Soto doubled.
Garza bunted into a FC (Soto out).
Castro hit a comebacker, Bartlett dropped the throw from Mosely for an error, so nobody was out on that play.
Barney hit a ground ball resulting in one out at second.
With guys on first and third and two out, Byrd hit an RBI single to CF.
Ramirez walked.
Suburban kidQuote Reply
[quote name=AndCounting]Marlon Byrd with a single to score Matt Garza after the nicely played force out after the ridiculously botched double play after the unsuccessful sacrifice after the Geovany Soto double.[/quote]
Small ball at its finest
ZappBranniganQuote Reply
AC’s was more snarky.
Suburban kidQuote Reply
[quote name=AndCounting]Marlon Byrd with a single to score Matt Garza after the nicely played force out after the ridiculously botched double play after the unsuccessful sacrifice after the Geovany Soto double.[/quote]
(dying laughing)
MishQuote Reply
[quote name=AndCounting]Marlon Byrd with a single to score Matt Garza after the nicely played force out after the ridiculously botched double play after the unsuccessful sacrifice after the Geovany Soto double.[/quote]
That sounds about right for this team.
Aisle424Quote Reply
8 for 11
Suburban kidQuote Reply
This padres lineup is very stinky
bubblesdachimpQuote Reply
Pat just jinxed Garza. No 20 Ks for him.
XoomwaffleQuote Reply
If Castro cared about driving revenue, he would have let that ball drop so Garza could strike out the next batter.
Aisle424Quote Reply
[quote name=Aisle424]If Castro cared about driving revenue, he would have let that ball drop so Garza could preserve his .600 BABIP.[/quote]This season will be saved by the BABIP race.
AndCountingQuote Reply
[quote name=Xoomwaffle]Pat just jinxed Garza. No 20 Ks for him.[/quote]
Did paty mention that this reminds him of Kerrys game
bubblesdachimpQuote Reply
[quote name=bubblesdachimp]Did paty mention that this reminds him of Kerrys game[/quote]
He did. Same number of Ks through 4, same temperature.
XoomwaffleQuote Reply
I find it funny so many Cubs fans call for Fukudome’s head when Colvin hilariously has similar seasonal splits – Good in April and May, below average if not awful the rest of the year.
ZappBranniganQuote Reply
[quote name=bubblesdachimp]Did paty mention that this reminds him of Kerrys game[/quote]I doubt it. It’s nothing like that. Garza is pitching well, but he isn’t throwing magic circus pitches.
Suburban kidQuote Reply
[quote name=Xoomwaffle]He did. Same number of Ks through 4, same temperature.[/quote]
Kerry had 11 through 5 so Garza could still keep on Kerry’s pace. I don’t know why I remember that.
Aisle424Quote Reply
Nice to see Soto hitting,
MishQuote Reply
THe number 8 hitter with another multi-hit game.
Suburban kidQuote Reply
Good thing Soto is batting 8th.
WaLi2Quote Reply
[quote name=ZappBrannigan]I find it funny so many Cubs fans call for Fukudome’s head when Colvin hilariously has similar seasonal splits – Good in April and May, below average if not awful the rest of the year.[/quote]
Fukudome never got stabbed in the chest.
Aisle424Quote Reply
[quote name=Aisle424]That sounds about right for this team.[/quote]I know. I didn’t think twice when I read it. I thought it was copied from Gameday.
mb21Quote Reply
[quote name=Suburban Kid]THe number 8 hitter with another multi-hit game.[/quote]
Best #8 hitter in the league, folks.
Aisle424Quote Reply
[quote name=Aisle424]Fukudome never got stabbed in the chest.[/quote]He’s also not from Asia or Latin America. That helps.
mb21Quote Reply
Are you guys forgetting about Koyie Hill? No way is Soto a better 8 hitter than Hill. you should all have your Cubs fans cards taken away for suggesting otherwise.
mb21Quote Reply
Lmao. Moseley has the best AVG between the next 3 batters.
Kid KGarza has a chance for 11./jinxed
WaLi2Quote Reply
[quote name=Aisle424]Best #8 hitter in the league, folks.[/quote]Soto in the 8th spot has Ari Kaplan written all over it. He just hits better when he hits 8th. It’s a no brainer!
AndCountingQuote Reply
Anybody know what Garza’s pitch count is? I imagine it has to be high. He’s working a lot of deep counts in addition to all the K’s.
AndCountingQuote Reply
[quote name=Aisle424]Best #8 hitter in the league, folks.[/quote]
If Soto belongs in the 8th spot like the cubs insist. The rest of the lineup must be fucking amazing. I must be watching the wrong team or something.
LukasQuote Reply
Did you guys see that practice throw to 2nd by Soto? Castro was just standing at the bag and barely tried to tag the ghost runner. Talk about lazy.
mb21Quote Reply
66 pitches for Kid G.
mb21Quote Reply
[quote name=mb21]Did you guys see that practice throw to 2nd by Soto? Castro was just standing at the bag and barely tried to tag the ghost runner. Talk about lazy.[/quote]It is 4/20. I’ll let them have their day to chill.
AndCountingQuote Reply
The good news about tonight’s game is that Russell is likely to lower his ERA. It would be hard to increase it.
mb21Quote Reply
[quote name=AndCounting]It is 4/20. I’ll let them have their day to chill.[/quote]I think Soto should light up behind the plate.
mb21Quote Reply
Right now would be an ideal time for Soto to break out the bong.
mb21Quote Reply
I had a friend who bought a bong when in Germany. Unlike most bongs, this one had a carb/drawhole, so you didn’t have to pull the slide piece out to clear it. It was extremely efficient device. He astutely named it “Hitler”. Get it? Weed -> Take a hit -> hitler? LoL what a card that guy was.
Happy 420/Hitler’s BDay/Columbine/Waco day!
MishQuote Reply
Is 4/20 some kind of stoners’ holiday or something?
Suburban kidQuote Reply
The Kerry Wood 20 K game is the most amazing pitched game of all time me thinks. Kevin orie would have gotten an error ifg that ball is in the 9th
bubblesdachimpQuote Reply
[quote name=Mish]Unlike most bongs, this one had a carb/drawhole, so you didn’t have to pull the slide piece out to clear it.
[/quote]Huh? In my day, all bongs had carbs.
Suburban kidQuote Reply
[quote name=Suburban Kid]Is 4/20 some kind of stoners’ holiday or something?[/quote]Yeah, man.
AndCountingQuote Reply
Soriano lazes his way to his 3rd outfield assist of the year.
AndCountingQuote Reply
How has this padres team won 7 games with this offense?
bubblesdachimpQuote Reply
[quote name=Suburban Kid]Huh? In my day, all bongs had carbs.[/quote]The ones I used had carbs too, dude.
mb21Quote Reply
[quote name=Suburban Kid]Huh? In my day, all bongs had carbs.[/quote]
Really? You must be old. Was Woodstock ’69 a concert you recently enjoyed?
MishQuote Reply
Awesome play by Soriano.
Suburban kidQuote Reply
[quote name=mb21]The ones I used had carbs too, dude.[/quote]
Odd. Almost none I have used have. All of them are mostly elaborate glass pieces that break easily, like when your frat brother stands up and immediately passes out from chugging a bottle of Nyquil.
I know some quality people.
MishQuote Reply
[quote name=Mish]Really? You must be old. Was Woodstock ’69 a concert you recently enjoyed?[/quote]Yes. Yes. No. To paraphrase Sid Vicious, I was too busy playing with my GI Joe to go to Woodstock.
Suburban kidQuote Reply
I decided to spend my hard earned money on the MLB app. I hate it, but whatever.
Maybe Soto can break out the celebratory bong after the game.
jherkyQuote Reply
[quote name=Suburban Kid]Yes. No. To paraphrase Sid Vicious, I was too busy playing with my GI Joe to go to Woodstock.[/quote]
Is this like a penis joke?
MishQuote Reply
[quote name=Suburban Kid]Awesome play by Soriano.[/quote]
Soriano’s not here, man.
Aisle424Quote Reply
[quote name=bubblesdachimp]The Kerry Wood 20 K game is the most amazing pitched game of all time me thinks. [/quote]
Game Score agrees.
PerkinsQuote Reply
[quote name=Perkins]Game Score agrees.[/quote]
I think it’s universally agreed that Kerry’s game and Koufax’s perfect game are the top 2 pitched games of all time.
Aisle424Quote Reply
[quote name=Aisle424]I think it’s universally agreed that Kerry’s game and Koufax’s perfect game are the top 2 pitched games of all time.[/quote]
I remember hearing a story about the Koufax game that one of the Cubs hitters had found some kind of tell in Koufax’s delivery out of the stretch, and said they could get to him. Whoops.
The Wood game makes me laugh every time I see it. Every single hitter in that Astros lineup looked totally overmatched.
PerkinsQuote Reply
[quote name=Mish]Odd. Almost none I have used have. All of them are mostly elaborate glass pieces that break easily, like when your frat brother stands up and immediately passes out from chugging a bottle of Nyquil.
I know some quality people.[/quote]The glass ones don’t and yeah, they’re awesome, but the plastic pieces of shit had the. At least I think they did. I know some did.
mb21Quote Reply
[quote name=Perkins]I remember hearing a story about the Koufax game that one of the Cubs hitters had found some kind of tell in Koufax’s delivery out of the stretch, and said they could get to him. Whoops.
[/quote]
Santo always told the story that when Glenn Beckert (I think) got back to the dugout after his first at-bat, Santo asked him what Koufax was throwing, and supposedly he said, “He’s got nothing today.”
Aisle424Quote Reply
Yeah, so did the ceramic pieces of shit. And the homemade ones made out of plastic bottles and tennis ball cans.
Suburban kidQuote Reply
[quote name=Aisle424]I think it’s universally agreed that Kerry’s game and Koufax’s perfect game are the top 2 pitched games of all time.[/quote]You guys are nuts. How can you forget James Russell’s start? After tonight he’ll have the two best starts ever.
mb21Quote Reply
This is the first game I’ve actually gotten to watch (it’s on AFN) because bandwidth in Afghanistan is shit. Looks like Garza is at least missing low instead of high.
And those strikeouts are pretty nice.
PerkinsQuote Reply
[quote name=mb21]You guys are nuts. How can you forget James Russell’s start? After tonight he’ll have the two best starts ever.[/quote]
We meant besides Jeff Russell’s starts. Those shouldn’t even be compared. It’s like how we also disregard Koyie Hill when debating hitters, it’s just not fair to the other players.
Aisle424Quote Reply
[quote name=Perkins]This is the first game I’ve actually gotten to watch (it’s on AFN) because bandwidth in Afghanistan is shit. Looks like Garza is at least missing low instead of high.
And those strikeouts are pretty nice.[/quote]You’re still there? I figured you were home. How long have you been there now?
mb21Quote Reply
[quote name=Aisle424]Santo always told the story that when Glenn Beckert (I think) got back to the dugout after his first at-bat, Santo asked him what Koufax was throwing, and supposedly he said, “He’s got nothing today.”[/quote]
(dying laughing)
PerkinsQuote Reply
It seems forever ago when you left.
mb21Quote Reply
Ah, so basically I smoke with more class (or people who foolishly overpay for glass). Personally, I’ve never bought one of those fancy ones, because in ideal situations for showing them off, you run the risk of someone collapsing from chugging a bottle of nyquil.
MishQuote Reply
[quote name=Mish]Ah, so basically I smoke with more class (or people who foolishly overpay for glass). Personally, I’ve never bought one of those fancy ones, because in ideal situations for showing them off, you run the risk of someone collapsing from chugging a bottle of nyquil.[/quote]I had a glass one, but it’s hard to smoke out of a 2 foot bong while you’re driving. The smaller ones work perfectly though. (dying laughing)
mb21Quote Reply
[quote name=mb21]You’re still there? I figured you were home. How long have you been there now?[/quote]
I just got here a couple months ago. Had the trip to Haiti last year, and then tore my ACL soon after getting back. By some miracle, they let me deploy here 5 months after the surgery.
Let’s just say it’s been an interesting 12 months.
PerkinsQuote Reply
Don’t worry, guys. Grabow is up in the pen.
Suburban kidQuote Reply
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GBTSQuote Reply
I preferred joints when I was smoking. You could walk around and smoke one. Unless you’re up close to smell it, you can’t tell it’s not a cigarette.
mb21Quote Reply
[quote name=Perkins]I just got here a couple months ago. Had the trip to Haiti last year, and then tore my ACL soon after getting back. By some miracle, they let me deploy here 5 months after the surgery.
Let’s just say it’s been an interesting 12 months.[/quote]
It’s been an interesting 12 months.
Dr. Aneus TaintQuote Reply
[quote name=Perkins]I just got here a couple months ago. Had the trip to Haiti last year, and then tore my ACL soon after getting back. By some miracle, they let me deploy here 5 months after the surgery.
Let’s just say it’s been an interesting 12 months.[/quote]I was remembering Haiti I guess. I do remember the ACL. How’s that going? Is it 100% yet?
mb21Quote Reply
[quote name=Jame Gumb]It’s been an interesting 12 months.[/quote]
(dying laughing). How’s everybody doing?
PerkinsQuote Reply
Great start by Garza today.
mb21Quote Reply
http://www.isperkinsaclonehundredpercentyet.com
GBTSQuote Reply
[quote name=mb21]I preferred joints when I was smoking. You could walk around and smoke one. Unless you’re up close to smell it, you can’t tell it’s not a cigarette.[/quote]Hash under a glass.
Suburban kidQuote Reply
[quote name=mb21]I preferred joints when I was smoking. You could walk around and smoke one. Unless you’re up close to smell it, you can’t tell it’s not a cigarette.[/quote]
I like them too, but I grew up a glass man, and a glass man I shall remain. Joints are definitely best for concerts or social smoking, IMO. Lots of waste with glassware and water pipes with large rotations.
Yeah, I can’t imagine smoking a 2 footer in a car (dying laughing)
MishQuote Reply
[quote name=mb21]I preferred joints when I was smoking. You could walk around and smoke one. Unless you’re up close to smell it, you can’t tell it’s not a cigarette.[/quote]
I think it totally depends on the situation. When I was in college we had a vaporizer that we used for casual, sitting around on the couch getting stoned and watching tv smoking. We had a glass bong for when we would come back late at night and want to get really baked.
Of course, the best was when one of the roommates would roll a fatty and we would sit on the porch.
Hector VillanuevaQuote Reply
[quote name=mb21]I was remembering Haiti I guess. I do remember the ACL. How’s that going? Is it 100% yet?[/quote]
Well, I may have overestimated its progress. Feels like it’s getting weaker, so I’ll have to hit the bike more. Walking around on large gravel isn’t the best for it.
Fortunately, we’re in an area that almost never gets hit, so it’s not like I’m running from mortars and rockets. I’m what’s commonly referred to as a FOBbit (alternatively a staff weenie), since I work on BN Staff and pretty much don’t get to leave the FOB.
PerkinsQuote Reply
Since we’re on the topic, here are some timely 420 links:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/04/20/420-meanings-that-dont-mean-a-thing_n_851353.html#s266306&title=Active_Chemicals
http://blogs.menshealth.com/health-headlines/dazed-but-not-confused/2011/04/20?cm_mmc=Twitter-_-MensHealth-_-Content-MHNews-_-420
MishQuote Reply
[quote name=Perkins]Well, I may have overestimated its progress. Feels like it’s getting weaker, so I’ll have to hit the bike more. Walking around on large gravel isn’t the best for it.
Fortunately, we’re in an area that almost never gets hit, so it’s not like I’m running from mortars and rockets.[/quote]5 months was about the time where I wasn’t feeling pain anymore. If I worked out too much I’d feel some, but then I’d just take a couple days off and all is good.
mb21Quote Reply
Is Grablow coming in for the 7th, or are they warming up Marshall/Wood?
BerseliusQuote Reply
So the Cubs have scored 1 earned run in this series so far. Say what you want about the Padres offense, but the Cubs offense isn’t much better.
mb21Quote Reply
[quote name=mb21]So the Cubs have scored 1 earned run in this series so far. Say what you want about the Padres offense, but the Cubs offense isn’t much better.[/quote]
The Cubs offense is much better than the Padres offense. I think it has much more to do with the weather.
BerseliusQuote Reply
The Cubs are projected to score 124 more runs than the Padres.
BerseliusQuote Reply
[quote name=Berselius]Is Grablow coming in for the 7th, or are they warming up Marshall/Wood?[/quote]Yes
Suburban kidQuote Reply
blerg
BerseliusQuote Reply
Grabow’s miasma of putrescence must affect his infielders (dying laughing)
BerseliusQuote Reply
Close game: Bring in Grablow
Lets see what happens
bubblesdachimpQuote Reply
[quote name=Berselius]miasma of putrescence [/quote]I’m glad someone remembers my third album.
Suburban kidQuote Reply
[quote name=Berselius]The Cubs are projected to score 124 more runs than the Padres.[/quote]Part of that is because Wrigley is one of the best hitter’s park in the game while PETCO is one of the best pitcher’s parks.
mb21Quote Reply
Quade’s saving the bullpen for the second game. That’s more important than winning either game.
Suburban kidQuote Reply
Quade looked like he was bitching Grabow out. What for? He got 3 outs. It’s not his fault the defense can’t get them.
mb21Quote Reply
[quote name=mb21]Part of that is because Wrigley is one of the best hitter’s park in the game while PETCO is one of the best pitcher’s parks.[/quote]
True, but not 100+ runs worth of difference (dying laughing).
BerseliusQuote Reply
[quote name=mb21]Quade looked like he was bitching Grabow out. What for? He got 3 outs. It’s not his fault the defense can’t get them.[/quote]
Actually he got 4 outs (dying laughing)
BerseliusQuote Reply
I gave up smoking weed except for at concerts. I got high as shit at DMB at Wrigley. That was cool. But i prefered to be blunted up
bubblesdachimpQuote Reply
[quote name=mb21]Quade looked like he was bitching Grabow out. What for? He got 3 outs. It’s not his fault the defense can’t get them.[/quote]Maybe he was yelling at him for throwing the first pitch there when he was trying to call time for a pitcher’s change. It’s rare someone gets yanked in the middle of an at bat, and Quade ran out there right after the first pitch was delivered.
Suburban kidQuote Reply
I like the number 10 patches they’re all wearing on their sleeves. Subdued and tasteful.
PerkinsQuote Reply
[quote name=mb21]Quade looked like he was bitching Grabow out. What for? He got 3 outs. It’s not his fault the defense can’t get them.[/quote]He was letting him know that on June 4 he’ll be coming in to pitch the 7th.
AndCountingQuote Reply
So much for not wanting to burn through the pen in game one.
Suburban kidQuote Reply
[quote name=AndCounting]He was letting him know that on June 4 he’ll be coming in to pitch the 7th.[/quote]That’s good to hear. Grabow will be happy tonight. So will Millar.
mb21Quote Reply
[quote name=Berselius]True, but not 100+ runs worth of difference (dying laughing).[/quote]Yeah, but I also think the offensive projections for the Cubs are overly optimistic. Most of the projections seem to have them at about average as far as runs scored goes. Unless they face 50% lefties the rest of the season, that’s just not likely to happen.
mb21Quote Reply
[quote name=Suburban Kid]So much for not wanting to burn through the pen in game one.[/quote]
At least Mateo only threw 4 pitches.
BerseliusQuote Reply
Marshall’s curve is fun to watch.
PerkinsQuote Reply
[quote name=Perkins]Marshall’s curve is fun to watch.[/quote]
LHP with big curveballs are my favorite pitchers to watch. Too bad Rich Hill fell apart.
BerseliusQuote Reply
[quote name=bubblesdachimp]I gave up smoking weed except for at concerts. I got high as shit at DMB at Wrigley. That was cool. But i prefered to be blunted up[/quote]
Haha I actually didn’t smoke at the show because I was paranoid beforehand (in college I had gotten caught at a DMB concert…I know, WTF), but it became readily apparent that it wasn’t an issue. Luckily I was plenty drunk anyways.
MishQuote Reply
Use three relievers in one inning of a doubleheader.
Lets see what happens
bubblesdachimpQuote Reply
At least with the double switch Marshall will pitch the 8th too
BerseliusQuote Reply
[quote name=Berselius]LHP with big curveballs are my favorite pitchers to watch. Too bad Rich Hill fell apart.[/quote]
Yeah, he was really fun to watch in 06-07. Then he had to pull an Ankiel.
PerkinsQuote Reply
[quote name=Mish]Haha I actually didn’t smoke at the show because I was paranoid beforehand (in college I had gotten caught at a DMB concert…I know, WTF), but it became readily apparent that it wasn’t an issue. Luckily I was plenty drunk anyways.[/quote]
You going to the caravan stop in chicago?
bubblesdachimpQuote Reply
Re: all this weed convo
BerseliusQuote Reply
holy shit, that is a crazy delivery
BerseliusQuote Reply
I’m looking for a video of a guy drawing cartoons that look very lewd in the beginning but end up being innocent.
Anyone know what I’m talking about?
Dr. Aneus TaintQuote Reply
(dying laughing)
(dying laughing)
(dying laughing)
(dying laughing)
BerseliusQuote Reply
[quote name=Jame Gumb]I’m looking for a video of a guy drawing cartoons that look very lewd in the beginning but end up being innocent.
Anyone know what I’m talking about?[/quote]
It might not be who you are thinking of, but Horatio Sanz did something along those lines a few years ago on SNL.
BerseliusQuote Reply
WTF?! Popup single?!
Rice CubeQuote Reply
[quote name=Berselius]It might not be who you are thinking of, but Horatio Sanz did something along those lines a few years ago on SNL.[/quote]
Found it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HAHfcFWS69Y
Dr. Aneus TaintQuote Reply
[quote name=Rice Cube]WTF?! Popup single?![/quote]
Kosuke hit it a mile high, and the wind blew it away from Hundley
BerseliusQuote Reply
[quote name=Rice Cube]WTF?! Popup single?![/quote]
Popped up between home and the mound. The catcher called it, the wind took it a little and he missed it by a couple feet.
melissaQuote Reply
It’s entirely possible that a total of 3 runs will be scored in this series.
Suburban kidQuote Reply
[quote name=bubblesdachimp]You going to the caravan stop in chicago?[/quote]
Pretty sure yes, are you?
MishQuote Reply
[quote name=Suburban Kid]It’s entirely possible that a total of 3 runs will be scored in this series.[/quote]
Do you like anything?
LukasQuote Reply
[quote name=melissa]Popped up between home and the mound. The catcher called it, the wind took it a little and he missed it by a couple feet.[/quote]
He should have been on 2nd if he had been hustling.
/Cub fan’d
Aisle424Quote Reply
Dr. Aneus TaintQuote Reply
[quote name=Lukas]Do you like anything?[/quote]
Dr. Aneus TaintQuote Reply
(dying laughing)
LukasQuote Reply
[quote name=Aisle424]He should have been on 2nd if he had been hustling.
/Cub fan’d[/quote]
The wife had a baby yesterday, he’s obviously not mentally prepared to play today.
melissaQuote Reply
[quote name=melissa]The wife had a baby yesterday, he’s obviously not mentally prepared to play today.[/quote]
Screw his wife and new baby. Baseball is more important.
LukasQuote Reply
[quote name=Mish]Pretty sure yes, are you?[/quote]
Yea im going to all four
bubblesdachimpQuote Reply
Byrd swinging at ball 4 and 5.
EDIT: and 6.
Suburban kidQuote Reply
[quote name=Lukas]Screw his wife and new baby.[/quote]
That would kind of conflict with my morals, so no thanks.
Dr. Aneus TaintQuote Reply
[quote name=Jame Gumb]That would kind of conflict with my morals, so no thanks.[/quote]
Just the baby then?
LukasQuote Reply
[quote name=Jame Gumb]That would kind of conflict with my morals, so no thanks.[/quote]Oh, I was thinking he was just showing a cause/effect relationship. Screw his wife and . . . presto, new baby!
AndCountingQuote Reply
[quote name=Lukas]Screw his wife and new baby. Baseball is more important.[/quote]
At least he’s at the ballpark which is obviously more important than being present for the birth of your child. His wife is just lucky she had the baby on the day of a rain out, she gets it.
melissaQuote Reply
J.G., I didn’t realize you were a songwriter in the 60’s.
http://youtu.be/f20Oz9Yr_So
Suburban kidQuote Reply
[quote name=melissa]At least he’s at the ballpark which is obviously more important than being present for the birth of your child. His wife is just lucky she had the baby on the day of a rain out, she gets it.[/quote]
Quade planned the delivery date to coincide with the rain out during Spring Training.
Aisle424Quote Reply
[quote name=AndCounting]Oh, I was thinking he was just showing a cause/effect relationship. Screw his wife and . . . presto, new baby![/quote]
(dying laughing), that’s how I read it at first too
BerseliusQuote Reply
[quote name=melissa]she gets it.[/quote](dying laughing)
Suburban kidQuote Reply
[quote name=melissa]At least he’s at the ballpark which is obviously more important than being present for the birth of your child. His wife is just lucky she had the baby on the day of a rain out, she gets it.[/quote]If she really got it, she would have had the baby in Japan to save face.
AndCountingQuote Reply
Even bob is referencing fangraphs now
BerseliusQuote Reply
Dodgers —–> owned by MLB
WenningtonsGorillaCockQuote Reply
[quote name=AndCounting]If she really got it, she would have had the baby in Japan to save face.[/quote]
She wanted an American baby, damn it.
melissaQuote Reply
[quote name=Berselius]Even bob is referencing fangraphs now[/quote]
You keep saying that word. I do not think it means what you think it means.
ZappBranniganQuote Reply
Any time I seen Pena or Byrd up with runners on, the term munsoned comes to mind. (dying laughing)
LukasQuote Reply
[quote name=WenningtonsGorillaCock]Dodgers —–> owned by MLB[/quote]
Aisle 424 —–> jealous of the Dodgers
Aisle424Quote Reply
BerseliusQuote Reply
[quote name=Berselius]Even bob is referencing fangraphs now[/quote]
Someone must have faxed it to him.
Aisle424Quote Reply
[quote name=Aisle424]Aisle 424 —–> jealous of the Dodgers[/quote]
fwiw, MLB spent basically zero dollars on player development when they owned the Nationals.
BerseliusQuote Reply
[quote name=Aisle424]Someone must have faxed it to him.[/quote]
(dying laughing)
BerseliusQuote Reply
[quote name=AndCounting]If she really got it, she would have had the baby in Japan to save face.[/quote]
It was born in Japan, but there is a massive conspiracy underway so that it can be President one day.
Aisle424Quote Reply
[quote name=Berselius]fwiw, MLB spent basically zero dollars on player development when they owned the Nationals.[/quote]
I’m joking, sort of. At least the Dodgers will only be owned by MLB temporarily. We’re stuck with the Ricketts for awhile.
Aisle424Quote Reply
Cubs lose.
Suburban kidQuote Reply
Gragh
BerseliusQuote Reply
[quote name=Aisle424]I’m joking, sort of. At least the Dodgers will only be owned by MLB temporarily. We’re stuck with the Ricketts for awhile.[/quote]Somebody here needs to sleep with the several Mrs. Rickets and cause them all to get divorced and engage in costly litigation.
WenningtonsGorillaCockQuote Reply
Sigh
ZappBranniganQuote Reply
[quote name=WenningtonsGorillaCock]Somebody here needs to sleep with the several Mrs. Rickets and cause them all to get divorced and engage in costly litigation.[/quote]
If we can get at least one of them to sleep with Laura that may do the trick too.
melissaQuote Reply
I keep forgetting all these guys are going to have to pitch again in a few hours (dying laughing)
LukasQuote Reply
[quote name=melissa]If we can get at least one of them to sleep with Laura that may do the trick too.[/quote]Todd seems to have experience throwing his hot dogs into large smelly receptacles
WenningtonsGorillaCockQuote Reply
[quote name=WenningtonsGorillaCock]Todd seems to have experience throwing his hot dogs into large smelly receptacles[/quote]
I think Laura would prefer the Mrs. Todd or Tom.
melissaQuote Reply
[quote name=melissa]I think Laura would prefer the Mrs. Todd or Tom.[/quote]
Boom. Roasted.
Aisle424Quote Reply
http://www.avclub.com/chicago/articles/chicago-artist-creates-zombie-baseball-cards,54878/
WenningtonsGorillaCockQuote Reply
Why is Reed Johnson a defensive substitution for Kosuke?
ZappBranniganQuote Reply
[quote name=Aisle424]Cubs players —–> jealous of the Dodgers[/quote].
mb21Quote Reply
[quote name=ZappBrannigan]Why is Reed Johnson a defensive substitution for Kosuke?[/quote]
Reed is a gamer, Kosuke is not
/duh
BerseliusQuote Reply
[quote name=Berselius]fwiw, MLB spent basically zero dollars on player development when they owned the Nationals.[/quote]Yeah, but it was more wisely spent than the Cubs spend their money
mb21Quote Reply
Cubs, Padres and extra innings ———-> SUCK
mb21Quote Reply
If the Cubs somehow manage to win this game… can they just forfeit the evening one?
ZappBranniganQuote Reply
Samardzija’d
BerseliusQuote Reply
Oh my god… so much stupid… can’t understand
ZappBranniganQuote Reply
The Cubs have scored an earned run this series. In 19 innings at the plate. 1. Run. Earned. That’s. It.
mb21Quote Reply
Gamer!
mb21Quote Reply
Or as Nathan H would say, Gamer!!
mb21Quote Reply
[quote name=mb21]The Cubs have scored an earned run this series. In 19 innings at the plate. 1. Run. Earned. That’s. It.[/quote]
Don’t you like anything? I’m tired of all this negativity surrounding this team (dying laughing)
BerseliusQuote Reply
[quote name=Berselius]Don’t you like anything? I’m tired of all this negativity surrounding this team (dying laughing)[/quote]Didn’t you see the chart on BCB about game threads? It’s negativity time!
mb21Quote Reply
I wonder what the record is for most pitchers used in the first game of a doubleheader
ZappBranniganQuote Reply
I’d sure love to see Pena’s bat wake up here
BerseliusQuote Reply
I wonder if the Cubs brought in some AAA cannon fodder to activate in between games.
Aisle424Quote Reply
(dying laughing)
BerseliusQuote Reply
when I was a kid I went to a double header where the first game went into extras, then they filmed Rookie of the Year for an hour, and then the second game started late b/c they had to haul all the camera shit off and groom the infield. I’m pretty sure I was at Wrigley for about 12 hours and the Cubs lost both games (dying laughing)
WenningtonsGorillaCockQuote Reply
I feel bad for the birds. They must be starving since there is no one to buy food
WaLi2Quote Reply
Wait, so Shark isn’t starting the second game of the double-header? I thought I read somewhere that Quade was waiting until seeing who pitched in this game before deciding who to start in the 2nd game.
Hector VillanuevaQuote Reply
Isn’t the second game supposed to start in an hour?
Suburban kidQuote Reply
[quote name=Suburban Kid]Isn’t the second game supposed to start in an hour?[/quote]
Supposed to.
Muskat says it will start 45 minutes after the finish of the 1st game.
Aisle424Quote Reply
That’s one empty fucking stadium. I bet the game 2 gate is tiny.
Suburban kidQuote Reply
Cubs, Padres, 11 innings ————-> SUCK ^ 4
mb21Quote Reply
This is a suck fest. How many Padres have stole a base today? All of them?
mb21Quote Reply
Padres really making the least out of 9 walks, 9 hits and 5 SB.
Chris DickersonQuote Reply
Has Smardzjia ever gotten out of a bases-loaded jam before?
Hector VillanuevaQuote Reply
(dying laughing), it’s hilarious how evenly matched the cubs and padres seem to be.
Alvin is probably still convinced the cubs can contend though.
LukasQuote Reply
Shark, 2 IP, O R, 2 H, 3 BB, 50 pitches.
Hector VillanuevaQuote Reply
The Neverending Stooooryyyyy . . .
AndCountingQuote Reply
Reed motherfucking Johnson
mb21Quote Reply
GAMER!!!!!
Suburban kidQuote Reply
Wow. Didn’t see that coming.
PerkinsQuote Reply
GAMER!!!!!!!!!!!!
AndCountingQuote Reply
(dying laughing) WHITE POWER!!!!!
melissaQuote Reply
no way (dying laughing)
Horny GoatQuote Reply
[quote name=Perkins]Wow. Didn’t see that coming.[/quote]Reed Johnson saw it. He’s a visionary.
mb21Quote Reply
(dying laughing) OK
LukasQuote Reply
TIED FOR FIRST
mb21Quote Reply
Hilarious
WaLi2Quote Reply
There is no more appropriate ending to a suckfest than a Reed Johnson walk-off HR.
Hector VillanuevaQuote Reply
(dying laughing)
Rice CubeQuote Reply
Mike Quade told Reed Johnson he would hit that homerun in 2008 after Reed tripled in a game.
Aisle424Quote Reply
(dying laughing) Johnson crushed that pitch
mb21Quote Reply
[quote name=ZappBrannigan]Why is Reed Johnson a defensive substitution for Kosuke?[/quote]That’s why. Reed just shut you up
WaLi2Quote Reply
[quote name=melissa](dying laughing) WHITE POWER!!!!![/quote]Samardzija and Johnson!!!
Suburban kidQuote Reply
[quote name=Aisle424]It’s ironic that Mike Quade told Reed Johnson he would hit that homerun in 1996 after Reed tripled in a game.[/quote].
mb21Quote Reply
Reed Johnson 1, Carlos Pena 0
Horny GoatQuote Reply
Suckfest II will start at 6:05 as planned.
Horny GoatQuote Reply
Reed
(dying laughing) (dying laughing)
bubblesdachimpQuote Reply
That game was fun to watch for the first six innings. After that, not so much.
PerkinsQuote Reply
[quote name=Perkins]That game was fun to watch for the first six innings. After that, not so much.[/quote]
Reed Johnson’s Mom disagrees with you.
melissaQuote Reply
[quote name=Horny Goat]Suckfest II [/quote](dying laughing)
(dying laughing)
(dying laughing)
Suburban kidQuote Reply
Technically, wouldn’t it be Suckfest III?
melissaQuote Reply
[quote name=melissa]Technically, wouldn’t it be Suckfest III?[/quote]Good point.
Although a case could be made for Suckfest XVIII or even Suckfest MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMDCXXIII
Suburban kidQuote Reply
I added the game 2 preview to the thread if anyone is interested
mb21Quote Reply
There can’t be 5000 people in attendance based on what I’ve seen.
mb21Quote Reply
[quote name=mb21]I added the game 2 preview to the thread if anyone is interested[/quote]
Pass
MishQuote Reply
[quote name=WaLi2]That’s why. Reed just shut you up[/quote]
Do things that appear to be stupid…
…see what happens
ZappBranniganQuote Reply
[quote name=mb21]There can’t be 500 people in attendance based on what I’ve seen.[/quote]I know what you mean.
Suburban kidQuote Reply
DeRosa, my mlb.tv feed is several minutes behind
BerseliusQuote Reply
[quote name=Berselius]DeRosa, my mlb.tv feed is several minutes behind[/quote]So you haven’t seen the triple play that Castro hit into?
mb21Quote Reply
I haven’t seen Wrigley this empty since the 90s. I remember going to a series late in the 95 or 96 season against the Pirates and there were more people in attendance at those games.
mb21Quote Reply
[quote name=mb21]So you haven’t seen the triple play that Castro hit into?[/quote]
Castro is awesome enough to do that with only one baserunner (dying laughing)
BerseliusQuote Reply
Koyie and Blaker must be wondering what the fuck they have to do to start a game.
Suburban kidQuote Reply
[quote name=mb21]I haven’t seen Wrigley this empty since the 90s. I remember going to a series late in the 95 or 96 season against the Pirates and there were more people in attendance at those games.[/quote]
True, but a) it’s fucking cold, and b) they have to honor the tickets sold from yesterday’s cancelled game
BerseliusQuote Reply
Apart from becoming a shitty lefty RP, that is.
Suburban kidQuote Reply
I’m not surprised by the low turnout considering it’s a makeup game and it’s freaking freezing out. (It goes without saying that the team also sucks.)
melissaQuote Reply
[quote name=Berselius]True, but a) it’s fucking cold, and b) they have to honor the tickets sold from yesterday’s cancelled game[/quote]Yeah, there’s a reason for it, but in recent years even in these conditions there’s no way the ballpark has anywhere less than 20,000 there.
mb21Quote Reply
I’m sure Al can answer this but have the Cubs stopped wearing the blue jerseys altogether?
Suburban kidQuote Reply
[quote name=Suburban Kid]Apart from becoming a shitty lefty RP, that is.[/quote]That’s about what Koyie should have to do to play.
mb21Quote Reply
Harang is definitely the exception to my blanked dislike of Reds SPs. He should be a fantastic fit with the Padres.
BerseliusQuote Reply
[quote name=Suburban Kid]I’m sure Al can answer this but have the Cubs stopped wearing the blue jerseys altogether?[/quote]Didn’t they try that a few years ago and then went back to wearing the blue jerseys?
mb21Quote Reply
[quote name=mb21]Yeah, there’s a reason for it, but in recent years even in these conditions there’s no way the ballpark has anywhere less than 20,000 there.[/quote]Except in September in ’06, ’09 and ’10.
The sold-out game I went to in August ’09 got rained out and the make up game in September had a crowd like this, IIRC.
Suburban kidQuote Reply
[quote name=Suburban Kid]I’m sure Al can answer this but have the Cubs stopped wearing the blue jerseys altogether?[/quote]
I think you’re right SK, at least for this season. I think I’m the only person that likes the blue jerseys. The same goes for the red-brimmed caps.
BerseliusQuote Reply
It’s tough to tell because the announced attendances include the tickets sold to the original game.
BerseliusQuote Reply
[quote name=mb21]Didn’t they try that a few years ago and then went back to wearing the blue jerseys?[/quote]I think they did that for home games only, but this year I don’t think I’ve seen them wear the blue at all (although I’ve only seen about half the games).
Suburban kidQuote Reply
Can Soto throw anybody out?
mb21Quote Reply
I know there was a year 3 or 4 years ago that they didn’t wear the blue jerseys. Then after the season they said they’d have the blue jerseys. I like them too, b.
mb21Quote Reply
that was inevitable
BerseliusQuote Reply
HAHA!! Len says people who stayed for the end of game 1 were invited to stay for game 2 and there’s still less than 5,000 there.
Recalcitrant Blogger NateQuote Reply
18 stolen bases off of Soto so far in this his 16th game. The Padres announcers mentioned something about them having no respect for Soto’s arm and would test it whenever they got a chance. They have and it’s been with great success.
mb21Quote Reply
[quote name=Recalcitrant Blogger Nate]HAHA!! Len says people who stayed for the end of game 1 were invited to stay for game 2 and there’s still less than 5,000 there.[/quote]Wow. The Cubs can’t even fill the seats if they give tickets away. Then again, there weren’t that many in attendance for game 1 either.
mb21Quote Reply
[quote name=mb21]Wow. The Cubs can’t even fill the seats if they give tickets away. Then again, there weren’t that many in attendance for game 1 either.[/quote]
If I sat through 11 innings of 2-1 baseball in freezing temperatures, I sure as hell wouldn’t want more (dying laughing). There’s probably a selection bias at play here.
BerseliusQuote Reply
19 stolen bases against the Cubs overall this season in 17+ games. Isn’t that like a lot? (dying laughing)
mb21Quote Reply
I must be nine minutes behind you guys. Fuck this. Russell sucks. I’m out.
Suburban kidQuote Reply
Is it in the 20s or teens or something? Doesn’t look like it, but I don’t know.
mb21Quote Reply
I thought Harang hit that ball out. Still not sure how you can hit the underside of that basket.
mb21Quote Reply
They really like to steal bases
Harang (dying laughing) (dying laughing)
bubblesdachimpQuote Reply
Will harang try to steal third?
(dying laughing)
(dying laughing)
bubblesdachimpQuote Reply
[quote name=mb21]Is it in the 20s or teens or something? Doesn’t look like it, but I don’t know.[/quote]I got 43′ feeling like 33′.
MishQuote Reply
[quote name=Mish]I got 43′ feeling like 33′.[/quote]I could see how that’s too cold, but when I hear “freezing” I’m thinking teens. I realize freezing is 32, but growing up in Iowa that was just 30s. Not bad.
mb21Quote Reply
[quote name=mb21]I could see how that’s too cold, but when I hear “freezing” I’m thinking teens. I realize freezing is 32, but growing up in Iowa that was just 30s. Not bad.[/quote]
30 degrees doesn’t bother me at all if I’m moving around, but if you have your ass parked in a seat it feels a lot colder.
BerseliusQuote Reply
I’m out too
new thread up: http://obstructedview.net/articles/major-league-baseball/bunting.html
mb21Quote Reply
Reed not scrappy enough to steal second
bubblesdachimpQuote Reply
[quote name=Berselius]I think you’re right SK, at least for this season. I think I’m the only person that likes the blue jerseys. The same goes for the red-brimmed caps.[/quote]
I like them both as well. I associate the blue jerseys with Z, so I’ve never had an issue with them. Plus, a little variety is nice.
If I had it my way, though, I’d make the alternates navy blue with the 1914 bear and bat logo, with matching hats. I think that’d look pretty sharp.
PerkinsQuote Reply
http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2011/7/16/2279153/the-wall-street-journal-on-cubs-ticket-sales#72039380
(Dying laughing) at the entire exchange
The WreckardQuote Reply