10. Ryan Dempster getting his one out of the evening.
9. Koyie Hill hitting a homerun.
8. Al Yellon and Buster Olney arguing on Twitter over whether Justin Berg hit Justin Upton on purpose.
7. No killer tornadoes hit the stadium.
6. The NFL Draft, NBA playoffs, and Michael Scott’s farewell provided some distraction.
5. A long, lingering shot of a hot soccer mom licking a lollipop.
4. Bob Brenly getting the giggles while discussing a tomahawk throwing contest.
3. Did I mention the hot soccer mom with the lollipop?
2. Long periods of dead air while Len and Bob sampled different hotdogs available at the concession stands.
1. It mercifully ended.
Inning 1 summary:
the chick with the (dying laughing)lypop should be #1 for real
what inning was the (dying laughing)lipop girl? i got like 2 texts about her and now this
My goal is to have the Royal Wedding thread go without comments.
Also, Buster Olney flat-out pwned Yellon.
[quote name=dylanj]what inning was the (dying laughing)lipop girl? i got like 2 texts about her and now this[/quote]Sixth or so. It was borderline pornographic. (=awesome)
Whoops, maybe sooner. Just after Hill’s homerun, judging by the jokes in the last thread.
It was around the third inning or so. If anyone has it, it needs to be a GIF.
We switched over because I was excited about the Cubbies playing during the Draft. All 5 of us in the room immediately laughed when we saw Justin Berg pitching as well as the score. We then looked up Dempsters ERA. Impressive. I’ve never seen anyone pass the 100 mark before.
Only the Cubbies man.
who is fake jim hendry on twitter?
[quote name=bubblesdachimp]who is fake jim hendry on twitter?[/quote]
No clue.
was this chick on the cubs feed or the dbacks?
[quote name=dylanj]was this chick on the cubs feed or the dbacks?[/quote]WGN, baby. There were also a couple Quade facepalms in the first that could be GIFworthy.
Not to mention the shot of Mark Grace yelling “FUCK YOU!” at somebody in the broadcast booth during Brenly’s story about his days with the D-Backs. Bored producers can make for some interesting viewing.
yep got it. i also got to hear somebody in the cubs dugout call koyie a fucker after his HR bomb
Bubbles cried during the office tonight
I only watched the top of the third inning — seems like most of the top 10 happened then.
BPro:
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Are we going to use the same draft thread today or should I break up the Cubs bullshit here?
So happy they went with Smith over Prince. I wish they could have traded with ATL, though. Fuck!
dj, Smith is Robert Quinn light. He’s a RS-Sophomore who lived in the backfield when healthy. Big, athletic kid with long arms who can play OLB in base and kick in to 3-technique on passing downs. Stock dropped a bit after production dropped off last year, but it was due to injury.
I’m just glad they FINALLY went after a pass rusher. I’m sure they tried to trade down, but it was a bad spot.
Winners…
CLE: For the No. 6 trade alone. For a team with several holes to fill, they pretty much gave themselves that chance with one pick.
STL: I think we’re going to look back on this draft and wonder how Quinn fell to NO. 14.
WAS: Picked up a second rounder for dropping six spots.
NO: Picking up the best RB in the draft and a VERY versatile DE (whom I thought was better suited for a 3-4).
PIT: Absolutely perfect pick for their identity as a team.
Losers…
ATL: I want to say they made a smart move. They obviously think they’re one player away and they went up to get the best (1A, at least). That’s just an awful lot to give up when Jonathan Baldwin went in the spot they occupied before giving up what they did.
DEN: Miller is a great player…for a 3-4. For DEN, he’ll pretty much be Aaron Curry with a little more pass-rush ability. Think SEA wants to do that pick again?
My top 10 left:
1. Da’Quan Bowers – It’s a medical risk, apparently, but it’s one you take in the second round on a kid with his 2010 tape.
2. Colin Kaepernick – I just have a feeling about this kid.
3. Marvin Austin – On talent alone, he’s a top-15 talent.
4. Akeem Ayers – Scheme diverse. He’s Von Miller light.
5. Aaron Williams – A top-15 pick if he declared after his sophomore season. Poor man’s Charles Woodson.
6. Ryan Mallett – The Nuke Laloosh of this draft.
7. Ben Ijalana – Give the kid some angry pills and he would have been selected yesterday.
8. Brandon Harris – Forget his size. Look at the tape.
9. Mikel LeShoure – Comparable to Ingram.
10. Kyle Rudolph – Best TE in a weak class.
Guys I hope SF targets today:
1. Aaron Williams
2. Brandon Harris
3. Colin Kaepernick
4. Andy Dalton
5. Davon House
6. Ricky Stanzi
7. Curtis Brown
8. Curtis Marsh
If we go into Saturday with two guys from that list, I’ll be ecstatic.
I didn’t know you were a cat, Mish.
dying mother fucking laughing
[quote name=Jame Gumb]Winners…
CLE: For the No. 6 trade alone. For a team with several holes to fill, they pretty much gave themselves that chance with one pick.
[/quote]
I understand that Cleveland got a king’s ransom for their pick, but then to trade up to pick that fat kid from Baylor just seemed stupid. That kid would probably have been there at their pick in the 2nd.
[quote name=Jame Gumb]Are we going to use the same draft thread today or should I break up the Cubs bullshit here?[/quote]
Post here. Someone will put up a new thread for Day 2 during the evening I bet. Makes it easier than flipping b/w threads
Also, why am I acting like I run this blog? Shit blog has shit moderators who let asylums run the inmates.
Did you guys hear? There was a wedding or something today.
A bunch or horny old men on this blog. (dying laughing)
[quote name=WaLi2]Did you guys hear? There was a wedding or something today.[/quote]What is a wedding? Well, Webster’s dictionary describes a wedding as the process of removing weeds from one’s garden. /Homer S.
nice banner (dying laughing)
[quote name=Xoomwaffle]I understand that Cleveland got a king’s ransom for their pick, but then to trade up to pick that fat kid from Baylor just seemed stupid. That kid would probably have been there at their pick in the 2nd.[/quote]
Well, Taylor was the best NT in this year’s draft, but I agree they shouldn’t have traded up for him. He probably wouldn’t have been available at their second rounder, though.
You Bears fans should be happy with the Carimi pick. He’s much more likely to stay at OT than Sherrod.
[quote name=Jame Gumb]You Bears fans should be happy with the Carimi pick. He’s much more likely to stay at OT than Sherrod.[/quote]
From what little I know, yes. Bears tweeps were excited when Carimi appeared to fall to them, though I haven’t cared enough to read up on whatever happened with the supposed Bears/Ravens trade at the end of the round.
Some video of a healthy Aldon Smith
[quote name=Mish]From what little I know, yes. Bears tweeps were excited when Carimi appeared to fall to them, though I haven’t cared enough to read up on whatever happened with the supposed Bears/Ravens trade at the end of the round.[/quote]
Apparently CHI and BAL had a deal in place and CHI backed out at the last second.
[quote name=Jame Gumb]Apparently CHI and BAL had a deal in place and CHI backed out at the last second.[/quote]
I don’t think they backed out, they some how messed up the trade or something.
http://sports.espn.go.com/chicago/nfl/news/story?id=6447015
[quote name=Jame Gumb]Apparently CHI and BAL had a deal in place and CHI backed out at the last second.[/quote]
And now the Ravens want the Bears to give them a 4th rounder as compensation for screwing them over.
Former SF scout Michael Lombardi called Aldon Smith to SF in February.
I think Walterfootball is an average draft site, but I kind of agree with their grades.
http://walterfootball.com/draft2011redraft_2.php
Brandon Harris and Ricky Stanzi would be perfect.
Thank you, Ben Zobrist.
[quote name=Mish]Thank you, Ben Zobrist.[/quote]
I wish we had smarter players in a smarter organization.
Bubbles is very happy with carimi. Appearently with our proposed trade with bmore they were gping to get our fourth rounder. angelo called the ravrns owner to apologize ravens owner still wants our fourth. We said no. fuck the ravens
They wanted to give up a fourth to move up three spots? There were two OTs on the board. Sounds like BAL saved CHI from doing something retarded like SF did last year.
[quote name=Jame Gumb]http://walterfootball.com/draft2011redraft_2.php
Brandon Harris and Ricky Stanzi would be perfect.[/quote]
I would be all for Rodney Hudson and Tyler Sash as well.
[quote name=Jame Gumb]They wanted to give up a fourth to move up three spots? There were two OTs on the board. Sounds like BAL saved CHI from doing something retarded like SF did last year.[/quote]this.
[quote name=Jame Gumb]They wanted to give up a fourth to move up three spots? There were two OTs on the board. Sounds like BAL saved CHI from doing something retarded like SF did last year.[/quote]I didn’t understand that. They must really like Carimi but I keep seeing that he doesn’t project to LT but RT or LG. I was kind of dreaming of a Peppers/Bowers pass rush though. His knees must be fucked.
JG, why would the Niners pass on Quinn to take Smith? Any insight on that?
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/breaking/cbsports-bears-nfl-should-do-right-by-ravens-in-botched-deal-20110429,0,5032493.story
NFLfagets, is this really a thing? Is it the “right thing to do” to send that 4th rounder to Baltimore? Is this a popular opinion amongst NFL circles? I’m inclined to say “fuck them” and move on.
[quote name=Jame Gumb]They wanted to give up a fourth to move up three spots? There were two OTs on the board. Sounds like BAL saved CHI from doing something retarded like SF did last year.[/quote]
Thats what peter king had in his column today. Retarded unless the bairz realllllly like carumi (they did) and reallllllly didnt like sharron collins (the other ot I think) dont know if they didnt like him. I give the bairz pick an A+. But this talk of moving jamarcus webb to LT is frightening
[quote name=Muck Muckintuck]JG, why would the Niners pass on Quinn to take Smith? Any insight on that?[/quote]
It has to be the brain tumor. Maybe mixed with a little “he missed the whole 2010 season.”
Last year, SF was sitting at 13 hoping for an OT to fall. At 11 (with Anthondy Davis and Bulaga on the board), they panicked and gave DEN a fourth to move up. Fucking stupid.
[quote name=Mish]http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/breaking/cbsports-bears-nfl-should-do-right-by-ravens-in-botched-deal-20110429,0,5032493.story
NFLfagets, is this really a thing? Is it the “right thing to do” to send that 4th rounder to Baltimore? Is this a popular opinion amongst NFL circles? I’m inclined to say “fuck them” and move on.[/quote]
I say fuck them. Then again its such a black stain on the organization that it might hurt us trading with other teams if other teams think we are a bunch of boneheads. I would give them a 6th as a sign of good faith but not a fourth. I just domt want other teams to say the bairz dont work in good faith fuck them
[quote name=Mish]
NFLfagets, is this really a thing? Is it the “right thing to do” to send that 4th rounder to Baltimore? Is this a popular opinion amongst NFL circles? I’m inclined to say “fuck them” and move on.[/quote]
I agree with the “fuck them”. We fucked up, yeah, but we wouldn’t be getting Garimi if KC or someone else picked him. The trade could have still been done (I think) after the KC pick too.
I’m sure there will be a change in the rules now for how stuff is done.
[quote name=Mish]http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/breaking/cbsports-bears-nfl-should-do-right-by-ravens-in-botched-deal-20110429,0,5032493.story
NFLfagets, is this really a thing? Is it the “right thing to do” to send that 4th rounder to Baltimore? Is this a popular opinion amongst NFL circles? I’m inclined to say “fuck them” and move on.[/quote]
It will be interesting. If the teams had a verbal agreement, I think CHI should send a pick. Maybe not the fourth, but definitely something.
I think BAL was going to take Jimmy Smith anyway, but CHI is going to look like an asshole if it doesn’t do something.
To be honest, I think CHI scould forfeit a pick for trying to make that trade in the first place.
Chicago Bears doing Chicago Bears things.
I want to know what happened. How do you fuck the trade up? Newsome said that the trade went to the NFL for approval but they didn’t get confirmation in time. Sounds like nobody’s fault to me.
So is the Chris Williams at LT idea definitely done? I don’t understand why the Bears would select another LT just to have him play a different position.
[quote name=Muck Muckintuck]I want to know what happened. How do you fuck the trade up? Newsome said that the trade went to the NFL for approval but they didn’t get confirmation in time. Sounds like nobody’s fault to me.[/quote]
Apparently both sides had to call and confirm and CHI didn’t call in time.
[quote name=Jame Gumb]Apparently both sides had to call and confirm and CHI didn’t call in time.[/quote]Seems unfortunate. Don’t know if it requires giving up a pick for.
I don’t understand the Redskins. They trade the pick(good), then they select a 4-3 DE for a 3-4 scheme. Why not keep the pick and take Quinn and have him at 3-4 OLB? Quinn and Orakpo would be devastating.
[quote name=Muck Muckintuck]I don’t understand the Redskins. They trade the pick(good), then they select a 4-3 DE for a 3-4 scheme. Why not keep the pick and take Quinn and have him at 3-4 OLB? Quinn and Orakpo would be devastating.[/quote]
Cam Jordan would have been great for them too.
how hard is it to not fuck your teammates wife?
http://www.grm780.com/the_granemporium/2011/04/steve-nashs-ex-wifes-baby-daddy-is-allegedly-jason-richardson.html#_
[quote name=Jame Gumb]Cam Jordan would have been great for them too.[/quote]Yeah, forgot about him. I’m curious as to where Bowers will land. And Austin. That’s two Top 10 talents still left in the 2nd.
[quote name=Jame Gumb]Cam Jordan would have been great for them too.[/quote]
Deadskins are retarded. Living in dc now I love when they do stupid asinine shit. Was shocked they didnt go for gabbert
[quote name=bubblesdachimp]how hard is it to not fuck your teammates wife?
http://www.grm780.com/the_granemporium/2011/04/steve-nashs-ex-wifes-baby-daddy-is-allegedly-jason-richardson.html#_/quote(dying laughing)
(dying laughing)
(dying laughing)
Seems to be a bullshit story looking at the picture. But that’s fucked up if true.
At least we can finally put all this “Andy Dalton in the top of the first” talk to rest. That said, I’m a little nervous about the QB situation and wouldn’t be surprised to see teams jump into the top of the second. CIN, ARI and SF still need QBs…and similar ones at that.
I think CIN takes Kaepernick, ARI takes Mallett and SF takes Dalton.
Did someone put up a picture of the mom? Don’t worry, I did on our site.
[quote name=Jame Gumb]At least we can finally put all this “Andy Dalton in the top of the first” talk to rest. That said, I’m a little nervous about the QB situation and wouldn’t be surprised to see teams jump into the top of the second. CIN, ARI and SF still need QBs…and similar ones at that.
I think CIN takes Kaepernick, ARI takes Mallett and SF takes Dalton.[/quote]Here’s a question, now that football ops are back on, can they trade players now? Maybe we’ll see a flurry of trades like Kolb, Palmer, etc. I’m sure the Skins will look to move up. They have to cut McNabb and are they really going to have Grossman as their starter?
[quote name=bubblesdachimp]how hard is it to not fuck your teammates wife?
http://www.grm780.com/the_granemporium/2011/04/steve-nashs-ex-wifes-baby-daddy-is-allegedly-jason-richardson.html#_/quote
Conversely, how hard is it to not fuck your husband’s teammate?
I think there is a chance best qb in draft goes today in methhead mallet
[quote name=Xoomwaffle]Conversely, how hard is it to not fuck your husband’s teammate?[/quote]
Very true. Palmeiro.fucked sandbergs wife hence his leaving town. Delonte west fucked lebrons mom hence both leaving town… Also I know the baby doesnt look that dark it could be barbosas. Nashs wife was fuxking one if them for sure
[quote name=bubblesdachimp]Delonte west fucked lebrons mom hence both leaving town…[/quote]Are you serious? I never heard that.
[quote name=bubblesdachimp]I think there is a chance best qb in draft goes today in methhead mallet[/quote]
Think if Cincy picks him and they have Mallet to Green for the next 5 years…
http://twitter.com/#!/pdomo/status/63765329611993088
wut?
[quote name=Muck Muckintuck]Here’s a question, now that football ops are back on, can they trade players now? Maybe we’ll see a flurry of trades like Kolb, Palmer, etc. I’m sure the Skins will look to move up. They have to cut McNabb and are they really going to have Grossman as their starter?[/quote]
Last I heard is that it could start Monday.
[quote name=mikjones24]Did someone put up a picture of the mom? Don’t worry, I did on our site.[/quote]
Thank you for that. WGN knows how to entertain their fans during epic blowouts.
Mallet would be perfect in CIN, but I heard they were going more WCO.
What’s the over/under that NE picks at No. 33?
trades are open as of today. so expect the 49ers to trade their next 4 1st round picks for Kevin Kolb
so basically Aldon is Manny Lawson with more potential for pass rush?
Baalke already called bullshit on that JG
[quote name=Jame Gumb]Mallet would be perfect in CIN, but I heard they were going more WCO.
What’s the over/under that NE picks at No. 33?[/quote]
Ham sandwich.
I now dont think we shohld give bmore shit
[quote name=dylanj]trades are open as of today.[/quote]
I also heard that they would open for trades today, but free-agency would start Monday.
[quote name=dylanj]trades are open as of today. so expect the 49ers to trade their next 4 1st round picks for Kevin Kolb[/quote]
no link = not true
[quote name=bubblesdachimp]I now dont think we shohld give bmore shit[/quote]Yeah, seems a bit extreme over a timing issue. Unless the Bears purposely dragged their feet, I say fuck em.
I[quote name=Muck Muckintuck]Are you serious? I never heard that.[/quote]Its why lebron quit against boston last year he found out and appearently teammates knew. Its why delonte should have been killed by cleveland fans
Are there any guitarists on this site?
[quote name=bubblesdachimp]I
Its why lebron quit against boston last year he found out and appearently teammates knew. Its why delonte should have been killed by cleveland fans[/quote]No shit. Now that’s fucked. You don’t fuck your buddies mom. I mean never. Unless of course she’s hot as fuck ala (dying laughing)lipop milf.
I[quote name=Muck Muckintuck]Yeah, seems a bit extreme over a timing issue. Unless the Bears purposely dragged their feet, I say fuck em.[/quote]Even if bairz dragged their feet so what. A trade isnt officail till both teams call it in. ravens got their guy we got ours. Fuck them
[quote name=dylanj]so basically Aldon is Manny Lawson with more potential for pass rush?[/quote]
The comparisons I see are Ware and Pierre-Paul. That’s not what I see, though.
I can’t think of a comparable player. Not many players have his size and versatility. He can play anything from 3-4 OLB to 3-technique in the nickel. He’s going to be rushing from everywhere.
[quote name=Muck Muckintuck]No shit. Now that’s fucked. You don’t fuck your buddies mom. I mean never. Unless of course she’s hot as fuck ala (dying laughing)lipop milf.[/quote]
One of my best friends mom was quite hot growing up. Had an opportunity to slam her when I was 18 but couldnt pull the trigger.
All you Bears fans should think about how you’d react to another team agreeing to a trade with you and flaking out like CHI did. They either needed to call the league to inform them of the trade or call BAL to tell them they weren’t.
BAL has a right to be pissed.
[quote name=Jame Gumb]All you Bears fans should think about how you’d react to another team agreeing to a trade with you and flaking out like CHI did. They either needed to call the league to inform them of the trade or call BAL to tell them they weren’t.
BAL has a right to be pissed.[/quote]
I understand they are mad but both teams got their guy and baltimore can pay him less
[quote name=bubblesdachimp]One of my best friends mom was quite hot growing up. Had an opportunity to slam her when I was 18 but couldnt pull the trigger.[/quote]That’s a tough position to be in. Did you at least get some head?
[quote name=Muck Muckintuck]Are there any guitarists on this site?[/quote]
I play a little and most of my wife’s job is playing. You have a question?
[quote name=bubblesdachimp]I understand they are mad but both teams got their guy and baltimore can pay him less[/quote]
CHI filed tampering charges against SF for talking to a player CHI re-signed. SF lost a pick and had to switch picks with CHI.
alright JG- I need your thoughts on
Top 3 CB’s left
Devlin as the QB?
NT?
And yes, I realize what CHI did last night wasn’t illegal. The point was that CHI shouldn’t be off the hook just because things worked out.
[quote name=bubblesdachimp]One of my best friends mom was quite hot growing up. Had an opportunity to slam her when I was 18 but couldnt pull the trigger.[/quote]“Pull the trigger” —> Get it up?
[quote name=Jame Gumb]And yes, I realize what CHI did last night wasn’t illegal. The point was that CHI shouldn’t be off the hook just because things worked out.[/quote]Yea it wasnt nice but its not world ending
[quote name=dylanj]alright JG- I need your thoughts on
Top 3 CB’s left
Devlin as the QB?
NT?[/quote]
Aaron Williams, Brandon Harris and Curtis Marsh are my favorite three CBs left. If you think Williams is a S, sub Davon House.
Devlin is a 6th for me now. I like (in order) Kaepernick, Dalton, Stanzi, Webber, Yates, Froman, Devlin at this point.
NT: I like Paea (2nd), Ellis (3rd) and Powe/Ian Williams/Fua (4th).
[quote name=Muck Muckintuck]That’s a tough position to be in. Did you at least get some head?[/quote]I wish. Sadly bubbles was a good friend
[quote name=bubblesdachimp]Yea it wasnt nice but its not world ending[/quote]
I agree. I just think CHI should give up a pick. It will help this blow over (which they should be trying everything to accomplish) and it will help them regain some good faith with the league.
[quote name=bubblesdachimp]I wish. Sadly bubbles was a good friend[/quote]
You could’ve been one bad motherfucker.
so does Paea have some game to go with his bench press skills?
And, dj, despite the fact that CB is a bigger need, I think SF should reach on a QB if Kap, Dalton or Stanzi are there at 45.
/Alvin
who are the FA CB’s this year?
[quote name=dylanj]so does Paea have some game to go with his bench press skills?[/quote]
Definitely. He’s not a consistent pass rusher, but he can plug the middle. If we’re running a two-gap 3-4 next season, Paea would be great. I still think Fua’s the guy in the fourth, though.
does Fangio run the two gap? I dont know much about him
[quote name=dylanj]who are the FA CB’s this year?[/quote]
Asumogghahalsdhlhaslhglsdk, Carlos Rogers and Richard Marshall are the most likely available.
[quote name=Muck Muckintuck]So is the Chris Williams at LT idea definitely done? I don’t understand why the Bears would select another LT just to have him play a different position.[/quote]No. I think we’ll see Webb remain at RT (even though he’s got the tools for LT, just needs a lot of polishing up on technique) for at least one more season. Williams will remain at RG, and Carimi will get a shot at LT. Webb, Carimi, and Williams all give the Bears a lot of positional flexibility, and that’s a good thing. I see three scenarios, ranked in order of likelihood:
1.) Webb at RT, Carimi at LG, FA/Trade at LT, Garza demoted, Williams remains at RG.
2.) Carimi at LT, Webb at RT, Williams at RG
3.) Webb at LT, Carimi at RT
[quote name=dylanj]does Fangio run the two gap? I dont know much about him[/quote]
Well, Capers (Fangio’s mentor) ran more of a two-gap, but I think Fangio ran more one-gap at Stanford.
A lot of it depends on personnel. Ideally, 3-4 defenses work best when you have a two-gap NT like Wilfork. They also work well with slashers like Ratliff.
[quote name=Xoomwaffle]I play a little and most of my wife’s job is playing. You have a question?[/quote]Well I’m in the market for a new amp and can’t decide on the value of a 6505 or spending big bucks on a Mesa or Marshall. Plus I like the Blackstars too. I’m looking for a combo, no stack, and I want a real thick, warm and heavy tone ala Zakk Wylde, Doug Aldrich, John Sykes.
I don’t think there’s ever been a 3-4 DT like Ratliff. That guy is an incredibly unique player. Love watching him play.
But we ran more of a one-gap last year, so our personnel fits.
In other words, I expect a one-gap 3-4 unless the right people are brought in. That’ll take a couple years, though.
I think I’ll cleanse the thread’s palate with a new addition for MO’s private collection.
[quote name=Mercurial Outfielder]I don’t think there’s ever been a 3-4 DT like Ratliff. That guy is an incredibly unique player. Love watching him play.[/quote]
Not bad for a seventh rounder. I think that’s what SF has in RJF if he can get a little stronger.
You just know Berkamn ended up flat on his fat face after that.
JG, what do you make of 3-4 teams taking 4-3 DE’s yesterday?
[quote name=Mercurial Outfielder]No. I think we’ll see Webb remain at RT (even though he’s got the tools for LT, just needs a lot of polishing up on technique) for at least one more season. Williams will remain at RG, and Carimi will get a shot at LT. Webb, Carimi, and Williams all give the Bears a lot of positional flexibility, and that’s a good thing. I see three scenarios, ranked in order of likelihood:
1.) Webb at RT, Carimi at LG, FA/Trade at LT, Garza demoted, Williams remains at RG.
2.) Carimi at LT, Webb at RT, Williams at RG
3.) Webb at LT, Carimi at RT[/quote]I understand that Carimi is a monster run blocker which is great. I hope he can stick at LT. Williams was a fucking waste of a pick and I just hope Carimi isn’t like that.
Why the fuck is everyone obsessed with 3-4 OLBs covering? How often do you see Brian Orakpo running down the seam with a TE? How often do you see Demarcus Ware covering a RB on a wheel route?
[quote name=Muck Muckintuck]Are there any guitarists on this site?[/quote]
I play a bit.
[quote name=Muck Muckintuck]Well I’m in the market for a new amp and can’t decide on the value of a 6505 or spending big bucks on a Mesa or Marshall. Plus I like the Blackstars too. I’m looking for a combo, no stack, and I want a real thick, warm and heavy tone ala Zakk Wylde, Doug Aldrich, John Sykes.[/quote]
Ah. We’re pretty much acoustic only. Sorry.
[quote name=Jame Gumb]Why the fuck is everyone obsessed with 3-4 OLBs covering? How often do you see Brian Orakpo running down the seam with a TE? How often do you see Demarcus Ware covering a RB on a wheel route?[/quote]And how often did you see both those defenses get smoked by route-running TE and RB. Teams are trying to scheme to force those guys into coverage, and they need to at least be able to do it the 2-3 times a game they are called on to do so.
[quote name=Mercurial Outfielder]JG, what do you make of 3-4 teams taking 4-3 DE’s yesterday?[/quote]
There were several questionable scheme fits. Von Miller, Kerrigan, Liuget and Cam Jordan were the most notable, imo. I think that speaks to (A)how many teams are running hybrid units and (B)how often teams work out of the nickel.
[quote name=Muck Muckintuck]I understand that Carimi is a monster run blocker which is great. I hope he can stick at LT. Williams was a fucking waste of a pick and I just hope Carimi isn’t like that.[/quote]Yeah, that’s why I could see him debuting at OG. They’ll want to utilize his run-blocking skills immediately while Tice coaches him up on his pass blocking.
Also, I know people here seem to be down on Webb, but I see a bright future for that kid. He’s just got to get his footwork and his lean down, and he’ll be a human wall. The good things is, he’s tall, but he’s a leaner, not a bender. If Tice can coach him up, he and Carimi should make nice bookends on the line for years to come.
[quote name=Mercurial Outfielder]And how often did you see both those defenses get smoked by route-running TE and RB. Teams are trying to scheme to force those guys into coverage, and they need to at least be able to do it the 2-3 times a game they are called on to do so.[/quote]
Yeah, that’s the risk you run when you have 3 DTs and two DEs on the field at once.
For a good 3-4 these days, I think you need to have one OLB that can run (SAM). That’s not what SF drafted in Aldon Smith, plus they have one of the best in the league in Manny Lawson.
[quote name=Xoomwaffle]Ah. We’re pretty much acoustic only. Sorry.[/quote]
Same. Sorry Muck.
Lawson is a goner though
[quote name=Jame Gumb]Yeah, that’s the risk you run when you have 3 DTs and two DEs on the field at once.
For a good 3-4 these days, I think you need to have one OLB that can run (SAM). That’s not what SF drafted in Aldon Smith, plus they have one of the best in the league in Manny Lawson.[/quote]Yeah, for that reason I think the criticism of the Smith pick is a bit overblown. But it’s something this rash of 3-4 teams need to keep in mind.
If you’re taking a guy to be a 3-4 OLB in the top 15 picks of the draft, coverage should be the least of your worries.
Can he get to the QB on passing downs? Can he set the edge or get into the back field on running downs? Can he diagnose screens? Is he nice to his parents? Is he jacking off to the proper pornography? Is he a faget? Can he cover?
[quote name=dylanj]Lawson is a goner though[/quote]
Well, they did tender him a contract. It’s still possible he leaves, but he’d be wise to watch some tape before doing so.
Even if he does leave, Haralson can handle the SAM role.
Here’s the point I’m trying to make about Webb: all the shortcomings in his game are things that can be taught. His size, strength, and quickness are all ideal.
JG, how many fbombs did you drop when the espn guys referred to Locker as the anti VY? (dying laughing)
You can scheme around rush linebackers that don’t cover well. Look at PIT.
The bottom line is that you’re going to have a hell of a time finding a guy who played DE in college that can get around NFL tackles and turn his hips to run with guys like Vernon Davis.
[quote name=Mish]Same. Sorry Muck.[/quote]No worries.
Thanks anyways.
[quote name=Berselius]JG, how many fbombs did you drop when the espn guys referred to Locker as the anti VY? (dying laughing)[/quote]
I would NEVER watch espn’s draft coverage.
That said, he is the anti-VY. He’s white and he had a really hard time winning games in college. (dying laughing)
[quote name=Jame Gumb]You can scheme around rush linebackers that don’t cover well. Look at PIT.
The bottom line is that you’re going to have a hell of a time finding a guy who played DE in college that can get around NFL tackles and turn his hips to run with guys like Vernon Davis.[/quote]Hell, I can only think of two LB (Ray-Ray and Urlacher) in the NFL that can do that. (dying laughing)
(dying laughing) at the love for this guy.
[quote name=Jame Gumb]I would NEVER watch espn’s draft coverage.
That said, he is the anti-VY. He’s white and he had a really hard time winning games in college. (dying laughing)[/quote](dying laughing)
rogue scout Dave Razzano says Aldon Smith was a bad pick.
[quote name=Mercurial Outfielder]Here’s the point I’m trying to make about Webb: all the shortcomings in his game are things that can be taught. His size, strength, and quickness are all ideal.[/quote]I’m not a Webb basher. I think he has a good future. He’s a monster. He’s just raw. Tice said so. If he can learn, he’ll be a monster. I’d like to see Hermann Johnson get coached. Can you imagine running behind those two?
[quote name=Mercurial Outfielder]Hell, I can only think of two LB (Ray-Ray and Urlacher) in the NFL that can do that. (dying laughing)[/quote]
Pat Willis.
It’s borderline funny.
“Yeah, he had 20+ TFLs and 12 sacks last season, but can he cover a TE?”
That’s like not drafting Andrew Luck because he can’t quick kick. (dying laughing)
[quote name=dylanj]rogue scout Dave Razzano says Aldon Smith was a bad pick.[/quote]
Razzano is a faget and there’s a reason he’s out of work.
+ 1
Watch the tape on Aldon Smith and see what he can do. Fangio’s going to have a field day designing blitzes around this guy.
says he is not a good pass rusher, stiff in space and a tweener.
he also works for bleacher nation (dying laughing)
#Cubs create bleachers promo for Mon, Tue & Wed home games at Wrigley that includes t-shirts, $3 beer & hot dogs http://bit.ly/kh7gRK
The Cubs are selling 0 tickets…
Is it 6:00 yet?
[quote name=Jame Gumb]Pat Willis.
It’s borderline funny.
“Yeah, he had 20+ TFLs and 12 sacks last season, but can he cover a TE?”
That’s like not drafting Andrew Luck because he can’t quick kick. (dying laughing)[/quote](dying laughing)
[quote name=Muck Muckintuck]Is it 6:00 yet?[/quote]
http://www.isit6:00yet.com
[quote name=dylanj]says he is not a good pass rusher, stiff in space and a tweener.
he also works for bleacher nation (dying laughing)[/quote]
Second sentence trumps first sentence.
[quote name=Jame Gumb]Second sentence trumps first sentence.[/quote]
21 beats your 5.
[quote name=Mish]288 beats your 2.[/quote]
.
I can’t argue with you today.
[quote name=Xoomwaffle]#Cubs create bleachers promo for Mon, Tue & Wed home games at Wrigley that includes t-shirts, $3 beer & hot dogs http://bit.ly/kh7gRK
The Cubs are selling 0 tickets…[/quote]
I’m down with $1 hot dogs because they sure as hell aren’t worth $5.
[quote name=Rice Cube]I’m down with $1 hot dogs because they sure as hell aren’t worth $5.[/quote]
I’ve been eating Wrigley Hot Dogs for years at $5 or so a pop, so I feel insulted that the Cubs would do this. I was one of their top wiener customers.
[quote name=Rice Cube]I’m down with $2 hot dogs because they sure as hell aren’t worth $288.[/quote]
/preemptive’d
[quote name=Mish]I’ve been eating Wrigley Hot Dogs for years at $5 or so a pop, so I feel insulted that the Cubs would do this. I was one of their top wiener customers.[/quote]
Fag.
[quote name=Xoomwaffle]#Cubs create bleachers promo for Mon, Tue & Wed home games at Wrigley that includes t-shirts, $3 beer & hot dogs http://bit.ly/kh7gRK
The Cubs are selling 0 tickets…[/quote]
…or Budweiser is paying them to distribute the t-shirts. I think it’s much more likely that this is a sponsorship activation that would be happening even if the games were selling out.
The reduction in concession prices may be something different, but folks I work with have been advocating team managers and owners that we know to do stuff like this as a marketing/PR play for the last couple of years because of the recession. I don’t know what the Cubs’ concession deal is, but for a lot of teams, concession sales on a specific item like hot dogs isn’t a big piece of their revenues because most of that money goes back to the food service contractor.
I threw away the latest Sports Business Journal yesterday, but through the 14 home games the Cubs had at the time of publishing, year-over-year attendance was down something like 18%. That’s big, but it’s not as bad as some other teams who depend more on gate revenues than the Cubs do. The trend was showing that paid attendance was rising as the season went on. It doesn’t look good, but it’s not as bad as lots of people were predicting that first AZ series.
The Cubs have only had one game over 90% capacity, and are averaging about 79% of seats sold, if I’m remembering right. By the way, the Yankees are only averaging something like 82%–the weather was awful in NYC for most of April.
I just read the “Payroll Bandits” joke. I really hope whoever came up with that is not allowed to procreate.
[quote name=Muck Muckintuck]I just read the “Payroll Bandits” joke. I really hope whoever came up with that is not allowed to procreate.[/quote]
You should probably stay far away from this movie then.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0436078/
Kinda cool, maybe: http://www.baseballrace.com/main_racePlayer.asp
[quote name=Down by Keith Law]…or Budweiser is paying them to distribute the t-shirts. I think it’s much more likely that this is a sponsorship activation that would be happening even if the games were selling out.
The reduction in concession prices may be something different, but folks I work with have been advocating team managers and owners that we know to do stuff like this as a marketing/PR play for the last couple of years because of the recession. I don’t know what the Cubs’ concession deal is, but for a lot of teams, concession sales on a specific item like hot dogs isn’t a big piece of their revenues because most of that money goes back to the food service contractor.
I threw away the latest Sports Business Journal yesterday, but through the 14 home games the Cubs had at the time of publishing, year-over-year attendance was down something like 18%. That’s big, but it’s not as bad as some other teams who depend more on gate revenues than the Cubs do. The trend was showing that paid attendance was rising as the season went on. It doesn’t look good, but it’s not as bad as lots of people were predicting that first AZ series.
The Cubs have only had one game over 90% capacity, and are averaging about 79% of seats sold, if I’m remembering right. By the way, the Yankees are only averaging something like 82%–the weather was awful in NYC for most of April.[/quote]
DBKL, the announced attendance numbers do not match with the number of people who are actually at those games buying concessions. Tons of empty seats at Wrigley.
[quote name=Berselius]You should probably stay far away from this movie then.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0436078//quoteYou mean that’s a real joke from a real movie? I must admit, I was laughing pretty hard at first, then it got extremely disgusting, then I started laughing again, then disgusted again, then finally laughed again.
[quote name=Muck Muckintuck]You mean that’s a real joke from a real movie? I must admit, I was laughing pretty hard at first, then it got extremely disgusting, then I started laughing again, then disgusted again, then finally laughed again.[/quote]
That movie is the same joke retold 100 times. It’s an old joke in comedy, and every comic has his or her own version. It starts and ends with the same lines and everything else is up to the comic to fill in with the most filthy thing imaginable.
[quote name=Muck Muckintuck]You mean that’s a real joke from a real movie? I must admit, I was laughing pretty hard at first, then it got extremely disgusting, then I started laughing again, then disgusted again, then finally laughed again.[/quote]
Kind of like what happens when following the Cubs.
[quote name=Berselius]That movie is the same joke retold 100 times. It’s an old joke in comedy, and every comic has his or her own version. It starts and ends with the same lines and everything else is up to the comic to fill in with the most filthy thing imaginable.[/quote]
It’s a great movie.
Bob Saget had possibly the worst joke in that movie. I can’t believe he was supposed to be the wholesome dad in “Full House.” Talk about bursting one’s bubble.
[quote name=Berselius]DBKL, the announced attendance numbers do not match with the number of people who are actually at those games buying concessions. Tons of empty seats at Wrigley.[/quote]
I’m fully aware of that. One of my points is that concessions, for most teams, are not the source of revenue that one would think because most of that money is going to Aramark, Delaware North, or some other catering company. That said, I don’t know what the Cubs’ specific situation is.
My main point is that these promotions could be seen as savvy business moves, and it’s not necessarily indicative of the Cubs worrying about attendance.
[quote name=Rice Cube]Bob Saget had possibly the worst joke in that movie. I can’t believe he was supposed to be the wholesome dad in “Full House.” Talk about bursting one’s bubble.[/quote]
I guess you never saw Half Baked then?
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(dying laughing)
Christian Ponder: The Vikings’ only choice
http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/26449/26449
[quote name=Berselius](dying laughing)
Christian Ponder: The Vikings’ only choice
[/quote]Journalism at its finest.
JG, how do you feel about Ras-I Dowling as as a C2 corner?
Cheating? Or just clever strategy?
http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/04/29/kevin-towers-used-to-mess-with-brad-penny-by-altering-the-radar-gun-readings-in-san-diego/
I wonder if this would be treated as a spitball or as steroids in a HOF-like discussion.
If Yellon was devoting as much time talking about old predominantly white owners selecting young predominantly black athletes for exploitation, you would be all over him. Amirite?
/Dick Cheese’d
I miss him.
MB do you have the e-mail address he used to register at the old site? You should send him a personal invite and makes sure he knows about the new digs.
http://www.beyondtheboxscore.com/2011/4/29/2139683/the-all-bonus-baby-team-cubs
How was Castro acquired? He’s not in my link above…
[quote name=Mish]How was Castro acquired? He’s not in my link above…[/quote]
I’m pretty sure he was an amateur free agent signing considering he’s from the Dominican.
Gotchya, RC, that’s what I thought. The bolded confused me – it means that players who were drafted and subsequently signed, not the population of players that were drafted and signed as non-major league FAs.
[quote name=jtsunami]JG, how do you feel about Ras-I Dowling as as a C2 corner?[/quote]
He might be the best one on the board. Very physical and could probably play safety in that scheme as well.
It must not include Rule 5 either, because the Cubs don’t have Josh HamiltonOMG FIRE JIMBO
JG, I’ve pooped my pants 3 times today, and sorry to get descriptive but it even leaked onto the couch at one point! What should I do?
dj, rumor is SF tried to move back into the first. My guess is we’re looking at Aaron Williams or one of the QBs. Don’t be surprised if we package one of our fourths to move up.
Regardless though, that’s a pretty sad decade.
[quote name=WaLi2]JG, I’ve pooped my pants 3 times today, and sorry to get descriptive but it even leaked onto the couch at one point! What should I do?[/quote]
Good question. I’d eat a shitload of cheese and put on a diaper.
Then clean your couch.
[quote name=Jame Gumb]Good question. I’d eat a shitload of cheese and put on a diaper.
Then clean your couch.[/quote]
I flipped the cushion. Hopefully that will do.
Dowling/Davon House (2nd), Johnny Patrick/Curtis Marsh (3rd) and Rashad Carmichael (4th) are probably the best Cover 2 guys coming up.
edit: That’s not including Aaron Williams, whom I’d take for any scheme.
[quote name=WaLi2]I flipped the cushion. Hopefully that will do.[/quote]
Depends on what you ass-vomited.
With BUF, CIN, ARI and WAS coming up, SF will probably have to move up if they want to get a QB from the next tier.
If they don’t go after one of these guys, I’d take that to mean Alex Smith is coming back. I’m interested to see how he’d handle running a WCO (which might suit him really well) with a real teacher helping him.
Here’s what I submitted to that bud light mock draft thing:
Not too bad. Missed on Mallett and Bowers. Picked the wrong RB for NO.
For the record, I thought SF would trade out of No. 7 for Quinn and DAL out of No. 9 for Smith.
[quote name=GBTS]It must not include Rule 5 either, because the Cubs don’t have Josh HamiltonOMG FIRE JIMBO[/quote]
Casey McGehee was Rule 5′d (by MIL).
/fire Jimbo anyway
[quote name=Muck Muckintuck]You mean that’s a real joke from a real movie? I must admit, I was laughing pretty hard at first, then it got extremely disgusting, then I started laughing again, then disgusted again, then finally laughed again.[/quote]
That’s the idea of the joke. It really is fascinating that it traveled so much within the comic community and it never really entered the public consciousness until the movie was made. Even now, the movie language and descriptions are so rough (pretty much like the one I pulled off a website) that not a ton of people are aware of it.
The closest is when Dwight tells his version on The Office. “A family walks in to a talent agency and the talent director asks the father what his act is, and the father says some really raunchy, dirty thing. When the director asks what the act is called, the father says, “The Aristocrats!”
[quote name=Jame Gumb]Depends on what you ass-vomited.[/quote]The couch was covered in a thick layer of shit grease / oil
[quote name=Rice Cube]Casey McGehee was Rule 5′d (by MIL).
/fire Jimbo anyway[/quote]
He was a minor league free agent. The Cubs released him.
[quote name=WaLi2]The couch was covered in a thick layer of shit grease / oil[/quote]
Then it’s probably fine.
[quote name=Aisle424]
The closest is when Dwight tells his version on The Office. “A family walks in to a talent agency and the talent director asks the father what his act is, and the father says some really raunchy, dirty thing. When the director asks what the act is called, the father says, “The Aristocrats!”[/quote]
I still laugh at that one every time. Also when Dwight utters “like clockwork” as he’s changing the clock in Michael’s car to convince him that the day is over gets me every time.
Can anybody tell me what X and Y are?
http://flavorwire.com/175584/can-you-id-the-abcs-of-simpsons-characters
Dr Nick and the Pizza guy from a few years ago
What’s Nick’s last name, as I kinda thought that looked like him. I don’t recall the Pizza guy at all.
[quote name=Berselius]He was a minor league free agent. The Cubs released him.[/quote]
I stand corrected. For some reason I thought he was left unprotected in the Rule 5 and that’s how the Brewers picked him up.
Woah, how did I miss this? Happy Whacking Day all!
[quote name=Mish]What’s Nick’s last name, as I kinda thought that looked like him. I don’t recall the Pizza guy at all.[/quote]
Dr. Nick is Nick Rivera or Riviera I think. I thought that was him as well.
[quote name=Mish]Woah, how did I miss this? Happy Whacking Day all![/quote]
This was my favorite episode for a very long time simply because of Homer’s backyard training montage…
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^^^ typical asian.
i was wrong
Apr 29th was the day the ep aired
May 10th is whacking day
Well if it isn’t my good old friend Mr. McCraig, with a leg for an arm and an arm for a leg!
I was going to guess that X was the X-2000 or whatever the automated house was with Pierce Brosnan’s voice.
The Y might be the y-e-e-e-s guy who shows up periodically.
[quote name=GBTS]Well if it isn’t my good old friend Mr. McCraig, with a leg for an arm and an arm for a leg![/quote]
Did you graduate from Upstairs Medical College too?
[quote name=Aisle424]I was going to guess that X was the X-2000 or whatever the automated house was with Pierce Brosnan’s voice.
The Y might be the y-e-e-e-s guy who shows up periodically.[/quote]
Wasn’t the YES guy Vincent Price?
I think it’s the “Yes Guy”
No idea on X.
I had a strooooooooooooooooooke.
[quote name=Aisle424]The Y might be the y-e-e-e-s guy who shows up periodically.[/quote]
[quote name=Jame Gumb]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b25e1nwzGJg[/quote]
I like the part when he says, “Yeeeeeeeeeeeeeees.”Some faget on youtube stole my comment.
[quote name=Mish]http://www.beyondtheboxscore.com/2011/4/29/2139683/the-all-bonus-baby-team-cubs[/quote]
This causes this:
http://www.beyondtheboxscore.com/2011/4/29/2140824/the-cubs-first-round-failures
I’ve been listening to that for about six minutes now.
Apparently some were reporting that the appeals court granted the request for a stay. That has reportedly been shot down, but the same reports claim to expect the stay to be granted.
Still the most exciting player?
http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/index.php/alcides-escobars-magnified-incompetence/
Rotoworld’s round-2 predictions:
45: 49ers: Stephen Paea, defensive tackle, Oregon State – The Niners are implementing a “multiple” defense under new coordinator Vic Fangio. Paea can be an up-field, one-gap interior penetrator in 3-4 sets, and play the nose when San Francisco goes 4-3.
62: Bears: Jerrel Jernigan, wide receiver, Troy – Chicago may struggle to find a “three-technique” replacement for Tommie Harris after passing on Marvin Austin in the first. Jernigan fits the Mike Martz profile as a lithe, fluid route runner who gets quickly in and out of his breaks. He can play the slot and “Z” receiver in Martz’s system.
It would be so Bears to draft slot receiver when every fucking receiver on the team ia already a slot receiver. There’s no possible world in which Angelo does not completely fuck up the rest of this draft.
(dying laughing) Jernigan is 5′-9″, 185. He’s a Bear. Done deal, sealed. (dying laughing)
[quote name=Mercurial Outfielder]It would be so Bears to draft slot receiver when every fucking receiver on the team ia already a slot receiver. There’s no possible world in which Angelo does not completely fuck up the rest of this draft.[/quote]
I wouldn’t put too much stock into that. They made a good move, and they might have a shot to get their 3-technique in round 2. Drake Nevis is slotted right about where CHI picks.
[quote name=Jame Gumb]I wouldn’t put too much stock into that. They made a good move, and they might have a shot to get their 3-technique in round 2. Drake Nevis is slotted right about where CHI picks.[/quote]I hope so. I just can see Angelo feeling like now that he’s given the fanbase what it wanted, he draft whomever he wants.
Smith was a slight reach. I won’t bemoan anyone who wants to call SF a loser with this pick, but…
Giving up the No. 7 pick in the draft for an overrated QB that’s shown nothing but average production in an offense surrounded by playmakers would make it OK?
[quote name=Mercurial Outfielder]I hope so. I just can see Angelo feeling like now that he’s given the fanbase what it wanted, he draft whomever he wants.[/quote]
Other than Austin and Nevis, I don’t see any impact 3-techniques left. CHI should probably try to move up a bit.
I’d like to see Angelo trade up and get Austin. Nevis strike me as Tommie Harris-lite.
Nevis reminds me a lot of Trevor Laws. Slightly unersized good-character guy with a high motor. I think Nevis can be better than Laws, though.
But yeah, Austin’s the best bet.
ESPN MLBRumors (Insider) just tweeted “Trout to the Big Leagues?” – while I’m skeptical, if anyone has an insider account can you let me know if I should go grab Trout for my fantasy leagues? I’ll give you a bushel of faget points.
[quote name=Jame Gumb]Nevis reminds me a lot of Trevor Laws. Slightly unersized good-character guy with a high motor. I think Nevis can be better than Laws, though.
But yeah, Austin’s the best bet.[/quote]Here’s my concern with Nevis: he’s a bit undersized, and I worry he’ll get bowled over and beat up like Harris did.
[quote name=Mish]ESPN MLBRumors (Insider) just tweeted “Trout to the Big Leagues?” – while I’m skeptical, if anyone has an insider account can you let me know if I should go grab Trout for my fantasy leagues? I’ll give you a bushel of faget points.[/quote]
They’re trying to…lure…you in and you took the…bait.
[quote name=Mercurial Outfielder]Here’s my concern with Nevis: he’s a bit undersized, and I worry he’ll get bowled over and beat up like Harris did.[/quote]
That’s the risk you take, but that’s the only reason he’s still available. After him, there’s not a lot to like for that position and scheme.
[quote name=Jame Gumb]They’re trying to…lure…you in and you took the…bait.[/quote]
tee-hee
Aaaaaaaaand National Football Post has CHI taking Drake Nevis in the second.
Of course, they also have SF taking Brooks Reed. Wrong.
[quote name=Jame Gumb]They’re trying to…lure…you in and you took the…bait.[/quote]
Technically I’m asking a fish already hooked to do some work for me.
what time is the draft tonight?
[quote name=dylanj]what time is the draft tonight?[/quote]www.whattimeisthedrafttonight.com
[quote name=dylanj]what time is the draft tonight?[/quote]
http://www.whattimeisthedrafttonight.com
[quote name=Mish]Technically I’m asking a fish already hooked to do some work for me.[/quote]
Now you’re just floundering.
[quote name=Mish]www.whattimeisthedrafttonight.com[/quote]
come up with your own original shit (dying laughing)
5 pm CT.
[quote name=Jame Gumb]Now you’re just floundering.[/quote]
[quote name=Jame Gumb]Now you’re just floundering.[/quote]
In trying to conjure/google a witty comeback, I came across a fish called “A-hole”. It’s my sole contribution to this discussion:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aholehole
Josh Morgan said the players got their playbooks today in SF and then got outta there before the team could ask for them back.
Is there anything baseball related in this thread?
Hak ju lee and brandon guyer both made the hot sheet this week. Hak ju is going fucking bananas. He might be the biggest l addi ss in the deal when all is said and done. But then again our pitching is fucking atrocious
[quote name=mb21]Is there anything baseball related in this thread?[/quote]
wont somebody please think of the children!?
in baseball related news- it took one month for me to completely not give a shit about the cubs for another year. now if i could just get my mlb.tv $ back…………
[quote name=mb21]Is there anything baseball related in this thread?[/quote]
I’ve posted stuff but it gets buried under Ryno’s feces.
I have a contract-related question.
I’m holding out hope that Dempster’s suckitude is a really crazy aberration but in thinking of the future, if he continues to crash and burn for some unknown reason, are the Cubs on the hook for his player option if he’s DFA’ed?
I don’t know, RC. It would depend on the wording of the contract and I just don’t know. I highly doubt it though.
Dempster isn’t going to be DFA’d though. There’s a better chance that I replace Dempster in the rotation while he takes a leave of absence so he and his family can travel to the moon. (dying laughing)
[quote name=Mish]In trying to conjure/google a witty comeback, I came across a fish called “A-hole”. It’s my sole contribution to this discussion:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aholehole/quote
Well you’re that fish that swims up dudes’ dickholes.
[quote name=mb21]Is there anything baseball related in this thread?[/quote]
Fuck you.
[quote name=dylanj]Josh Morgan said the players got their playbooks today in SF and then got outta there before the team could ask for them back.[/quote]
Hopefully they got one to Alex Smith.
edit: John Clayton agrees.
[quote name=Mish]I’ve posted stuff but it gets buried under Ryno’s feces.[/quote]
My feces don’t stink.
[quote name=Mish]I’ve posted stuff but it gets buried under Ryno’s feces.[/quote]There was no way I was reading this entire thread. I’d rather jerkoff with sandpaper than read that much about the NFL. Contrary to what you may have heard, sandpaper is not an effective lubricant.
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[quote name=mb21]There was no way I was reading this entire thread. I’d rather jerkoff with sandpaper than read that much about the NFL. Contrary to what you may have heard, sandpaper is not an effective lubricant.[/quote]
You might want to put some lotion on that.
I also don’t think Dempster would be DFA’ed, but a lot of Cubs fans are calling for his head and I’m just like “come on, he’s been solid the past three seasons.” It is troubling to see him struggle so much and I feel bad for him (I’m sure he feels shitty about it too) but I think I find that kind of negativity towards one of the best pitchers the past few seasons…insulting.
[quote name=mb21]I’d rather jerkoff with sandpaper than read that much about the NFL.[/quote]
Well…get to it.
Here’s some baseball talk to even it out.
Starting a new series on twitter #howwillthecubslosetoday?
@jdfisch
[quote name=Jame Gumb]Here’s some baseball talk to even it out.[/quote]
What a humorless fellow this Al is.
[quote name=Rice Cube]What a humorless fellow this Al is.[/quote]
There was a 10 percent chance of that joke being funny. That means that the joke was funny 10 of the last 100 times it was told.
You Simpsons fagets of course have no idea that the Yes guy is an homage to Frank Nelson, who created the character on the Jack Benny radio show (and later on TV):
[quote name=Suburban Kid]You Simpsons fagets of course have no idea that the Yes guy is an homage to Frank Nelson, who created the character on the Jack Benny radio show (and later on TV):
How could we miss that recent reference?
[quote name=Suburban Kid]You Simpsons fagets of course have no idea that the Yes guy is an homage to Frank Nelson, who created the character on the Jack Benny radio show (and later on TV):
Was that in your lovely post ranking the Jack Benny show seasons?
I am a prophet and called the first innong granny yesterday
Seeing guster tonight!
[quote name=Rice Cube]You might want to put some lotion on that.
I also don’t think Dempster would be DFA’ed, but a lot of Cubs fans are calling for his head and I’m just like “come on, he’s been solid the past three seasons.” It is troubling to see him struggle so much and I feel bad for him (I’m sure he feels shitty about it too) but I think I find that kind of negativity towards one of the best pitchers the past few seasons…insulting.[/quote]Insulting is putting it a lot nicer than I would have. I think it’s ridiculous. I was going to write something about it, but I knew I needed to take a day or two to think about it before I wrote a reactionary post.
[quote name=Jame Gumb]How could we miss that recent reference?[/quote]He reprised the role 20 years later on Sanford and Son.
[quote name=Rice Cube]Was that in your lovely post ranking the Jack Benny show seasons?[/quote]There wasn’t room for all the great innovations.
[quote name=mb21]Insulting is putting it a lot nicer than I would have. I think it’s ridiculous. I was going to write something about it, but I knew I needed to take a day or two to think about it before I wrote a reactionary post.[/quote]
I think people probably have a reason to be incredulous and upset, but I thought it was an overreaction…hopefully Z pitches well enough tonight that people don’t call for his head as usual.
[quote name=Rice Cube]I think people probably have a reason to be incredulous and upset, but I thought it was an overreaction…hopefully Z pitches well enough tonight that people don’t call for his head as usual.[/quote]What are you guys talking about. This thread is too long and I can’t figure it out.
Incredulous, disappointed and even upset at the performances, but upset at Dempster? This is the same guy who was very good for the last three seasons and the first time he slumps we get this?
[quote name=Suburban Kid]What are you guys talking about. This thread is too long and I can’t figure it out.[/quote]Dempster.
[quote name=Jame Gumb]Here’s some baseball talk to even it out.[/quote]
That is fucking awesome
[quote name=mb21]Dempster.[/quote]I figured out that much, but I thought it was something someone said or did. “insulting, ridiculous”, etc. Or is it just random fans being dicks?
Al’s about to freak because the Cubs are discounting beer in the bleachers. THis should be good.
[quote name=Suburban Kid]I figured out that much, but I thought it was something someone said or did. “insulting, ridiculous”, etc. Or is it just random fans being dicks?[/quote]
I think you guys who use Twitter (I don’t) probably saw all the “Dumpster” comments after he lasted only one out last night. On our facebook page people were calling for him to be demoted or shelved. Just general fan overreaction in my opinion, some of which was kind of inflammatory.
[quote name=Suburban Kid]Al’s about to freak because the Cubs are discounting beer in the bleachers. THis should be good.[/quote]
$3 beers in the bleachers…so glad I’m going on $1 hot dog day and not drunken bastard day.
[quote name=Rice Cube]I think you guys who use Twitter (I don’t) probably saw all the “Dumpster” comments after he lasted only one out last night. On our facebook page people were calling for him to be demoted or shelved. Just general fan overreaction in my opinion, some of which was kind of inflammatory.[/quote]I use twitter in an extremely limited fashion. I have Gordo’s come to me by text, and then I have an account I check once or twice a week which only follows Carrie, mb21, harry, colin, and the Cubs official. So I don’t see any twitter barrages of pissed off cubs fans
There have been a lot of people in twitter and probably elsewhere throwing insults at Dempster. I don’t get it. I think it’s pathetic, but it’s not like Cubs fans would be the only ones doing it. I just don’t get sports fans. Sam Fuld has a great month and fans go apeshit like he’s the next great player. Dempster has a bad month and fans go nuts thinking he sucks and blah blah blah. I don’t understand it.
424 wrote something on the hot dogs and beer on Unobstructed Views: http://www.obstructedview.net/unobstructed-views/cubs/cubs-insult-their-best-hot-dog-buying-customers.html
Dempster has been brutal no way atound it. I will give him the benefit of the doubt hell figure it out but he has been the anti jered weaver
I would like bairz to trade up to get marvin ausyin
[quote name=bubblesdachimp]Dempster has been brutal no way atound it. I will give him the benefit of the doubt hell figure it out but he has been the anti jered weaver[/quote]He’s been awful, but that’s no reason for people to insult him. It’s even worse because of how good he’s been for this organization. It’s the same thing as Zambrano. It’s the same thing for most fans. It’s just ridiculous.
I just created a BCB name for the sole purpose of commenting on the discounted bleacher beer. I can’t wait for 24 hours to pass.
Is someone going to create another draft thread?
[quote name=Muck Muckintuck]Is someone going to create another draft thread?[/quote]I don’t know. You can do it if you want.
[quote name=mb21]I don’t know. You can do it if you want.[/quote]Sweet. How?
From here: http://www.obstructedview.net/unobstructed-views/cubs/obstructed-view-introduces-unobstructed-views.html
DJ said it didn’t show up right away. Let me know if it shows up right away for you. Make sure you select Public for Access, Publish to Yes and then click the Unobstructed Views link after you’ve saved it. It should be there, but there may be a bit of a delay for some reason.
Thanks MB. New draft thread for fagets only. http://www.obstructedview.net/unobstructed-views/cubs/draft-thread-for-fagets.html
[quote name=bubblesdachimp]I am a prophet and called the first innong granny yesterday[/quote]
Did you call it before the game started or after the bases were already loaded?
I mean, cause if it’s the latter, then did you also claim to correctly predict that POTUS was born in Hawaii?
lineup vs RHP Ian Kennedy
fukudome
barney
castro
ramirez
baker
byrd
soriano
soto
z
Pena sitting out vs a RHP now
Eagerly anticipating his response.
http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/04/29/carlos-pena-sits-again-this-time-against-a-righty/
[quote name=Chris Dickerson]Did you call it before the game started or after the bases were already loaded?
I mean, cause if it’s the latter, then did you also claim to correctly predict that POTUS was born in Hawaii?[/quote]I think it was before the game started, but I’m not sure.
Thanks, Mish. I posted something brief about this on Unobstructed Views: http://www.obstructedview.net/unobstructed-views/cubs/carlos-pena-sits-vs-righty.html
Wow. Soriano’s OBP is .258. How is that even possible?
[quote name=mb21]Wow. Soriano’s OBP is .258. How is that even possible?[/quote]Does that mean in the last 1000 times someone of Soriano’s exact skill level came to the plate, he reached safely in 258 of them?
[quote name=GBTS]Does that mean in the last 1000 times someone of Soriano’s exact skill level came to the plate, he reached safely in 258 of them?[/quote]I’d know the answer to that, but my spreadsheet is broken.
[quote name=mb21]I’d know the answer to that, but my spreadsheet is busy not playing the game.[/quote]
Fixed.
(dying laughing)
[quote name=GBTS]Does that mean in the last 1000 times someone of Soriano’s exact skill level came to the plate, he reached safely in 258 of them?[/quote]
Not funny. Percentages are no laughing matter.
[quote name=melissa]Not funny. Percentages are no laughing matter.[/quote]Enough.
[quote name=Mercurial Outfielder]Fixed.[/quote]
Hey, that’s a pile of electrons you’re talking about.
[quote name=Berselius]Hey, that’s a pile of electrons you’re talking about.[/quote]Electrons don’t exist. Prove me wrong.
Who can talk of electrons in these exponential times? Knock it off.
[quote name=Mercurial Outfielder]Electrons don’t exist. Prove me wrong.[/quote]
Shut me right up.
[quote name=melissa]Who can talk of electrons in these exponential times? Knock it off.[/quote]
Fermi and Dirac agree.
[quote name=melissa]Who can talk of electrons in these exponential times? Knock it off.[/quote]I suppose the famous German philosopher Kurt, who I learned about in the last batch of papers.
I’m going to step in to valence the conversation a little.
[quote name=Mish]I’m going to step in to valence the conversation a little.[/quote]Shocking.
game thread up: http://www.obstructedview.net/chicago-cubs/games/cubs-at-diamondbacks-4-29-2011.html
[quote name=mb21]There was no way I was reading this entire thread. I’d rather jerkoff with sandpaper than read that much about the NFL.[/quote]
many guys get off on sandpaper. good friction.