So that kind of sucked. How do you handle such an ass-kicking, Carlos?
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OV Pic of the Day: Anger Management
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Wooosaaaah.
It’s kind of funny because earlier this season the average fan was thinking Carlos had become a better pitcher while berselius and I couldn’t stop focusing on his low strikeout rate. Very few pitchers can be all that good with a 6 K per 9 like Carlos has.
I’m amazed people thought the Yankees were interested in him. He’d probably get shelled like this a lot in the AL east.
[quote name=mb21]It’s kind of funny because earlier this season the average fan was thinking Carlos had become a better pitcher while berselius and I couldn’t stop focusing on his low strikeout rate. Very few pitchers can be all that good with a 6 K per 9 like Carlos has.[/quote]
I’m sure this has more to do with his volatile personality than some fagety statistic. I assume the media will back me up on this.
[quote name=Aisle424]I’m sure this has more to do with his volatile personality than some fagety statistic. I assume the media will back me up on this.[/quote]Yeah, there’s no doubt they’ll start bashing him again. He’s not very good at this point in his career. A lot of mileage on that arm and it’s only going to get worse over the next year and a half.
The “We stinks” boost in his popularity is probably pretty much eroded away now.
Hamels got owned today it seems.
Next week I’m going to see the Phillies, but as luck would have it, I will probably miss Halladay, Lee AND Hamels (Oswalt still on the DL I believe). So there’s an outside chance that the Cubs can win (dying laughing)
[quote name=Aisle424]The “We stinks” boost in his popularity is probably pretty much eroded away now.[/quote]
Yup…everybody I saw a status from pretty much blamed today’s loss on Z even though the Cubs offense was shut out for five innings.
[quote name=Aisle424]The “We stinks” boost in his popularity is probably pretty much eroded away now.[/quote]Especially since just yesterday Quade said this was the team they thought they would have.
[quote name=Bromine Barium]
[/quote]tomorrow night can’t get here fast enough.
Based on the photos for the upcoming season Gus captures Jesse. In that situation I don’t see why Gus wouldn’t kill Jesse. He does seem to have any incentive to keeping Jesse alive b/c he needs Walt. Kill Jesse and Walt will still be alive to cook. I don’t see Walt having any leverage in that situation.
*doesn’t seem to have any incentive
[quote name=Bromine Barium]Based on the photos for the upcoming season Gus captures Jesse. In that situation I don’t see why Gus wouldn’t kill Jesse. He does seem to have any incentive to keeping Jesse alive b/c he needs Walt. Kill Jesse and Walt will still be alive to cook. I don’t see Walt having any leverage in that situation.[/quote]It sounds like it’s a bit of a cat and mouse game this season between Walt and Gus. Walt’s an intelligent person and I imagine he can and will gain some leverage. The one ad it looks like Walt kills Gus, but I doubt that happens early in the season.
phil is saying the cubs are about done with signing Vogelbach for 1 mill over slot
[quote name=dylanj]phil is saying the cubs are about done with signing Vogelbach for 1 mill over slot[/quote]
Nice. That fat fucker can hit the ball far.
Gus needs to find a way to replace Walt to make a serious play at killing Walt. I see two options 1) find another Gale (If quality drops off revenue will be reduced but that seems acceptable to eliminate Walt) or 2) put Walt’s family or Jesse in danger to force him to teach his cooking process. I’d try #2 with #1 as a contingency plan.
DeVoss is the biggest over sign in this years class so far. 1 mill over slot to get our 2nd round pick. So far Ricketts is backing up his talk about spending on young talent
[quote name=dylanj]DeVoss is the biggest over sign in this years class so far. 1 mill over slot to get our 2nd round pick. So far Ricketts is backing up his talk about spending on young talent[/quote]
Perhaps there is a plan after all.
[quote name=Rice Cube]Perhaps there is a plan after all.[/quote]
Well, they’re looking at a farm system that suddenly is very under-whelming and not capable of replacing the expensive players as their contracts expire. So they’ll sign these guys, get close, trade away the depth in an attempt to become and 82-win team and start this fucking bullshit all over again. It’s getting pretty fucking old.
I want to spend lots of $$ on young players
[quote name=Aisle424]Well, they’re looking at a farm system that suddenly is very under-whelming and not capable of replacing the expensive players as their contracts expire. So they’ll sign these guys, get close, trade away the depth in an attempt to become and 82-win team and start this fucking bullshit all over again. It’s getting pretty fucking old.[/quote]
I sincerely hope that this does not happen but it would not surprise me one bit.
[quote name=bubblesdachimp]I want to spend lots of $$ on young players[/quote]
Short of killing Gus & taking his infrastructure and market (or to that end), Walt could turn the Cartel on Gus. They were a presence in the final episode.
Wait is this a Cubs blog? At least Ricketts is investing in the minor leagues. Even if the Cubs get value out of that investment by turning themselves into a 82 win team it is still a…aww fuck it. I’m going to root for Pedobear.
[quote name=Bromine Barium]Gus needs to find a way to replace Walt to make a serious play at killing Walt. I see two options 1) find another Gale (If quality drops off revenue will be reduced but that seems acceptable to eliminate Walt) or 2) put Walt’s family or Jesse in danger to force him to teach his cooking process. I’d try #2 with #1 as a contingency plan.[/quote]Jesse killing Gale immediately gives Walt some leverage. I doubt it lasts long as Gus is every bit as intelligent as Walt.
I did read that the family feels the impact of Walt’s decisions more this year so you may be onto something.
[quote name=Aisle424]Well, they’re looking at a farm system that suddenly is very under-whelming and not capable of replacing the expensive players as their contracts expire. So they’ll sign these guys, get close, trade away the depth in an attempt to become and 82-win team and start this fucking bullshit all over again. It’s getting pretty fucking old.[/quote]It’s like a soap opera. A very bad one, but one you keep fucking watching.
[quote name=Bromine Barium]Short of killing Gus & taking his infrastructure and market (or to that end), Walt could turn the Cartel on Gus. They were a presence in the final episode.
Wait is this a Cubs blog? At least Ricketts is investing in the minor leagues. Even if the Cubs get value out of that investment by turning themselves into a 82 win team it is still a…aww fuck it. I’m going to root for Pedobear.[/quote]The Cartel is going to be after Gus no matter what. I’m assuming when Hank gets healthy he’s going to get closer to both Walt and Gus if Gus is still alive. It’s also possible that Walt convinces Mike that Walt’s taking over and if he wants to survive, that he has to take care of Gus.
[quote name=mb21]It’s like a soap opera. A very bad one, but one you keep fucking watching.[/quote]
Like Dallas?
A discredited one so we can keep talking about Breaking Bad. I’ll post a BB thread on Unobstructed Views tomorrow so we can talk there about the episode this week so we don’t ruin it for anyone.
I wish it was Sunday night already. Hopefully as a part of this Sunday night time travel all this shit I have to do will already be dealt with (dying laughing)
Not only do I wish it was Sunday night, I wish they were airing about 4 episodes.
[quote name=mb21]Jesse killing Gale immediately gives Walt some leverage. I doubt it lasts long as Gus is every bit as intelligent as Walt.
[/quote]
Yeah, I think Gus will realize quickly that the leverage is only good for Walt’s life, at the moment. Gus knows Walt needs to cook and needs this life where he can be himself unrestrained from selfless inhibitions. Plus, Walt cares about his life which gives Gus the leverage b/c Gus needs Walt dead once production is secured.
[quote name=mb21]The Cartel is going to be after Gus no matter what. I’m assuming when Hank gets healthy he’s going to get closer to both Walt and Gus if Gus is still alive. It’s also possible that Walt convinces Mike that Walt’s taking over and if he wants to survive, that he has to take care of Gus.[/quote]
You are right about the Cartels. The fact they are already on Gus should make it easier for Walt to gain the Cartel’s favor. (Enemy of my enemy is a friend, inside information, etc). The Hank situation could be interesting. Convincing Mike to betray Gus will be a full measure. I like seeing Mike and Walt on screen so I hope that plays out.
I think Mike cares mostly about self-preservation so if he’s convinced by Walt (or more likely Saul on Walt’s behalf) that Mike can help him or be an enemy I’m thinking Mike helps out. I don’t know if the show goes that way, but it’s possible. Walt is going to have to get more people than Jesse on his side if he wants to eliminate Gus. The Cartel would be huge, but he also needs muscle that’s loyal to him.
Too bad Tuco is dead. (dying laughing)
[quote name=mb21]Not only do I wish it was Sunday night, I wish they were airing about 4 episodes.[/quote]
If you managed to convince AMC that you are a TV critic, you could have the first 3-4 episodes in your hand already (dying laughing)
It’s too bad Walt/Jesse have poisoned the well with Gus. I get the vibe that he would be much more preferable of an employer than the cartels.
It seems like Mike or the Cartel has to provide the muscle. You seem to be pushing that and it makes sense. Victor has to go if Walt takes Gus’s infrastructure.
I like the idea of Saul having a role in turning Mike to Walt. I think Saul has to come along for Mike to turn. But I’m not sure Saul lives through the season. He’s a great character but I could seem him getting killed by Gus to undercut Walt’s rise.
[quote name=Berselius]It’s too bad Walt/Jesse have poisoned the well with Gus. I get the vibe that he would be much more preferable of an employer than the cartels.[/quote]
Oh, indeed. But Walt’s relationship with Jesse got in the way. If Walt’s moral demise wasn’t still tied to some form of empathy Gus and Walt would be just fine. But that point is crucial to Walt’s vector right now.
Just because it needs posting again
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My feeling about Saul may be wrong though…he could always go out like this,
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I know a guy who knows a guy who will take care of it. (dying laughing) I love that line.
Bubbles is thinking of doing this
http://www.buytigers.com/
also brett jackson with another double and a walk.
flaherty with a hit
Tigers eat chimps.
Kevin Gregg just walked the bases loaded. Maybe both he and Marmol think it’s 2009.
Gregg just gave up a bases-clearing double. Thank god he had a 4-run cushion.
[quote name=bubblesdachimp]also brett jackson with another double and a walk.
flaherty with a hit[/quote]
Shit, how about Casey Coleman? He’s gone 6 IP without issuing a walk tonight. After walking everyone on the planet with both the Chicago and Iowa Cubs, Coleman has now issued 2 walks in his last 19 IP (he has given up 4 HR and has 10 K in that same stretch).
Pirates are no longer going to be in first place it seems.
Also, Taiwan Easterling got promoted to Peoria. He was not long for Arizona.
In true Cub style, he debuted 1-4 with a HR and 3 punchouts (so far).
Greinke is yet again getting bitten by the BABIP dragon (what did Zack do to piss him off?)
[quote name=ACT]Greinke is yet again getting bitten by the BABIP dragon (what did Zack do to piss him off?)[/quote]
He dared to play basketball in the offseason in his spare time.
[quote name=ACT]Greinke is yet again getting bitten by the BABIP dragon (what did Zack do to piss him off?)[/quote]
Must have called him a cocksucker
[quote name=Rice Cube]Pirates are no longer going to be in first place it seems.[/quote]Cubs gain on Houston.
All three runs unearned (dying laughing) Poor Zack.
[quote name=GBTS]Cubs gain on Houston.[/quote]
QaPla!
[quote name=GBTS]Cubs gain on Houston.[/quote]When you lose by 10 runs, it should count as 2 losses.
Carpy came in in the 7th. I thought he was going to be Iowa’s closer. Maybe he’s one of those old-fashioned closers who goes multiple innings.
[quote name=ACT]Carpy came in in the 7th. I thought he was going to be Iowa’s closer. Maybe he’s one of those old-fashioned closers who goes multiple innings.[/quote]
Nah, he’s just getting some early “blow the save” practice here.
[quote name=Rice Cube]Nah, he’s just getting some early “blow the save” practice here.[/quote]
Induced a double play. Shut me right up.
[quote name=Rice Cube]Induced a double play. Shut me right up.[/quote]
The guy pitching for OKC right now is a Mike Quade wet dream
Mickey Storey
http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/milb/stats/stats.jsp?t=p_pbp&did=milb&pid=493547
BJax: 2-for-3, RBI, 2 BB and a strikeout to boot
Flaherty: 2-for-3, RBI and for some reason they made him bunt
Prior to tonight’s game, Greinke had a 2.99 FIP, 2.15 xFIP, 2.38 SIERA and a 5.45 ERA. (dying laughing) He’s struckout 12 per 9 and walked under 2 per 9. And has an ERA of about 5.5. That’s fucked up.
[quote name=Chris Dickerson]The guy pitching for OKC right now is a Mike Quade wet dream
Mickey Storey
http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/milb/stats/stats.jsp?t=p_pbp&did=milb&pid=493547/quoteHis nickname would naturally be Sto. (dying laughing)
[quote name=mb21]His nickname would naturally be Sto. (dying laughing)[/quote]
I was going to suggest “Mick” but that’s a stupid nickname.
/zing
[quote name=mb21]His nickname would naturally be Sto. (dying laughing)[/quote]
I’m going to go with Key (dying laughing)
Nice baserunning by Elvis Andrus.
Play I was referring to: http://mlb.mlb.com/video/play.jsp?content_id=16965761
Bruce Levine claiming that Ramirez’s contract won’t vest if traded:
http://espn.go.com/blog/chicago/cubs/post/_/id/5511/five-cubs-most-likely-on-contenders-radar
[quote name=Rice Cube]I was going to suggest “Mick” but that’s a stupid nickname.
/zing[/quote](dying laughing)
Not sure if this has been addressed yet, as I’ve been out of the net, but…
Horsehater is back.
http://ifuckinghatehorses.com/
Dewy is back in LF today.
[quote name=ACT]Dewy is back in LF today.[/quote]
I can’t wait!
Full lineup
Reedz
Castro
Rodrigo
Peenya
Byrd
DeWitt
Geo
Barney
Wells
[quote name=Peter Gammons]Jim Hendry has no interest in trading Dempster or Garza during season.[/quote].
Why is Jim Hendry so disinterested?
[quote name=Rice Cube]Why is Jim Hendry so disinterested?[/quote]
I bet he looks tired.
[quote name=Berselius]I bet he’s fagged out.[/quote]/Bobby V
[quote name=Berselius]I bet he looks tired.[/quote]
Probably preoccupied with Lou’s sick mom.
[quote name=Aisle424]Probably preoccupied with Lou’s sick mom.[/quote]
Or thinking about cats
[quote name=Berselius]Or thinking about cats[/quote]
I thought that was obvious. Who isn’t?
[quote name=Aisle424]I thought that was obvious. Who isn’t?[/quote]
I like cats.
i bought a months worth of milb.tv. curious to see how the video quality is
now i get to watch Dave Bush!
[quote name=dylanj]now i get to watch Dave Bush![/quote]
No more perfect game.
mcnutt is scheduled to pitch tonight but you never know with him
I predict 2 innings, 376 hits, 94 walks, 86 hit by pitch, 1 K, 8 R and 3 earned runs for McNutt tonight.
[quote name=mb21]I predict 2 innings, 376 hits, 94 walks, 86 hit by pitch, 1 K, 8 R and 3 earned runs for McNutt tonight.[/quote]
Followed by TJS, of course
[quote name=mb21]I predict 2 innings, 376 hits, 94 walks, 86 hit by pitch, 1 K, 8 R and 3 earned runs for McNutt tonight.[/quote]
Is it considered a balk or a HBP if the arm rips off the shoulder joint and flies at the batter on the 837th pitch?
last 6 starts by McNutt
2 IP
0 IP
3 IP
4.1 IP
1 IP
Scratched before he took the mound
the good news is that the guy had two full months in April & May and was great in both. Its just 10 terrible innings since then that have fucked up his ERA
Pretty good chance this is the final start for Randy Wells in a Chicago Cubs uniform. Dave Bush will be called up and Wells demoted and we’ll never hear from Wells again.
[quote name=Berselius]Followed by TJS, of course[/quote]Yeah, that goes without saying.
[quote name=mb21]Pretty good chance this is the final start for Randy Wells in a Chicago Cubs uniform. Dave Bush will be called up and Wells demoted and we’ll never hear from Wells again.[/quote]
More 4th/5th starter roulette the rest of the season!
[quote name=dylanj]the good news is that the guy had two full months in April & May and was great in both. Its just 10 terrible innings since then that have fucked up his ERA[/quote]I’d hardly say great. He allowed 33 hits in 34.2 innings. struckout only 22 and walked 8. His strikeout rate dropped considerably the moment he reached AA.
maybe but all the things ive read is that his stuff was still there. mid 90′s fastball and a hammer curve. Soto said that and Goldstein tweeted that his stuff is still there as well. Its a small sample size to say much one way or the other.
but i dont think we have an impact pitching prospect in the system right now
[quote name=mb21]Pretty good chance this is the final start for Randy Wells in a Chicago Cubs uniform. Dave Bush will be called up and Wells demoted and we’ll never hear from Wells again.[/quote]
There’s always room in the bullpen
so now Chris Carpenter is being groomed for a closers role. And Cashner is in the pen if he comes back
so our pen will be Wood, Marshall, Marmol, Cashner and Carpenter.
and we still lack SP
new shit: http://www.obstructedview.net/chicago-cubs/articles/bruce-levines-5-most-likely-to-be-traded-yo.html
[quote name=dylanj]
but i dont think we have an impact pitching prospect in the system right now[/quote]
i don’t think we have an impact anything in the minors right now. i wouldn’t be surprised if a few of these guys end up as average players, but…
im not counting jackson out as a plus player just yet